Confirmation of Ernest Smith to the Jacksonville Housing & Community Development Commission

Original title: RESO Conf the Mayor’s Appt of Ernest Smith, a Duval County Resident, to the Jax Housing & Community Dev Commission, as a Rep of the Banking or Mortgage Banking Industry in Connection With Affordable Housing, Replacing David L. Wakefield, Pursuant to Sec 34.203 (Jacksonville Housing & Community Development Commission; Commission Members), Part 2 (Housing & Community Dev Div), Ch 34 (Neighborhoods Dept), Ord Code, for a 1st Full Term to Expire on 11/30/28 (Wilson) (Req of Mayor) 4/28/26 CO Introduced: R 5/4/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer 5/12/26 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer 5/18/26 R Approve 5-0 5/26/26 CO Approve 17-0

Record date · May 26, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The Jacksonville City Council has confirmed the appointment of Ernest Smith to the Housing & Community Development Commission. Smith will serve as a representative of the banking or mortgage industry, filling the seat previously held by David L. Wakefield.

Why it matters

Ernest Smith will serve a term ending November 30, 2028, influencing local policy decisions regarding affordable housing and community development initiatives in Jacksonville.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Ernest Smith

He is appointed to a commission seat with a term ending in 2028.

Directly affected

David L. Wakefield

He is being replaced as the banking industry representative on the commission.

Indirectly affected

Jacksonville residents

Residents are subject to the housing and community development policies overseen by the commission members.

Key Facts

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