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Appointment of Dogan Tozoglu to the PSG Council

Original title: RESO Conf the Appt of Dogan Tozoglu, Ph.D., a Duval County Resident, as a Member of the PSG Council with Grant Experience, in Accordance with Sec 80.102, Ord Code, Replacing Leofric W. Thomas, Jr., for a 1st Full Term Ending 12/31/27 (Hampsey) (Introduced by CP Carrico) (Co-Sponsors CMs Miller, Freeman, Howland & Arias) 9/23/25 CO Introduced: R 10/6/25 R Read 2nd & Rerefer 10/14/25 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer 10/20/25 R Approve 7-0 10/28/25 CO Approve 15-3 (Gaffney, Jr., Johnson, Peluso)

Record date · October 28, 2025

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What This Bill Does

The City Council has officially confirmed the appointment of Dr. Dogan Tozoglu to the . He will serve a full term ending on December 31, 2027, replacing Leofric W. Thomas, Jr.

Why it matters

This appointment changes the composition of the , which oversees specific grant-related functions for the city, for the next two years.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Dogan Tozoglu

He is appointed to serve on the PSG Council for a term ending in 2027.

Directly affected

Leofric W. Thomas, Jr.

He is being replaced as a member of the PSG Council.

Directly affected

PSG Council

The council's membership roster is updated with the addition of Dr. Tozoglu.

Key Facts

  • Dogan Tozoglu, Ph.D., is appointed to the PSG Council.
  • The appointment is for a first full term ending December 31, 2027.
  • Dogan Tozoglu replaces Leofric W. Thomas, Jr. on the council.
  • The appointment was approved by the City Council on October 28, 2025, with a 15-3 vote.
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  • Council members Gaffney, Jr., Johnson, and Peluso voted against the appointment.
  • The appointment was introduced by Council President Carrico.
  • The appointment is made in accordance with Section 80.102 of the Ordinance Code.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the new member of the PSG Council?
Dr. Dogan Tozoglu, a Duval County resident with grant experience, has been appointed.
When does the new member's term end?
The term ends on December 31, 2027.
Was the appointment unanimous?
No, the City Council approved the appointment with a 15-3 vote.

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Council Dissent

The appointment faced opposition from three council members, which is notable for a standard board appointment.

Gaffney, Jr.JohnsonPeluso

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