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Read. Follow. Verify.Approval of $94,000 State Grant for Jacksonville Sheriff's Office Immigration Program
Record date · February 10, 2026
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What This Bill Does
The City Council has approved an ordinance to accept $94,000 in grant funding from the Florida State Board of Immigration Enforcement. These funds are designated for the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO) Immigration Grant Program, with oversight provided by the JSO.
This ordinance authorizes the receipt and expenditure of $94,000 in state funds specifically for the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office's immigration-related enforcement activities.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office
The agency receives the grant funding and assumes responsibility for program oversight.
City Council
The body responsible for voting on and enacting the appropriation of the grant funds.
Key Facts
- The ordinance appropriates $94,000 in grant funding from the Florida State Board of Immigration Enforcement.
- The funds are allocated to the JSO Immigration Grant Program.
- The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is designated as the oversight body for the program.
- The ordinance was enacted following a 15-1 vote by the City Council on February 10, 2026.
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- Council member Peluso cast the single dissenting vote.
- The ordinance was introduced on January 13, 2026, and underwent review by the NCSPHS and Finance committees.
- A public hearing was held on January 27, 2026, in accordance with Chapter 166, F.S. and CR 3.601.
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State-to-Local Immigration Funding
The ordinance highlights a direct financial connection between the Florida State Board of Immigration Enforcement and local municipal law enforcement.
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