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Appointment of John Trevanthan to the Homelessness Initiatives Commission

Original title: RESO Conf the Appt of John Trevanthan, a Duval County Resident, as a Member of the Homelessness Initiatives Commission, Pursuant to Sec 86.103 (Composition; Liaisons; Terms; Removal), Ch 86 (Homelessness Initiatives Commission), Ord Code, Replacing Isaiah M. Oliver, for a Partial Initial Term to Exp on 2/28/27 (Wilson) (Req of Mayor) 6/24/25 CO Introduced: R 7/14/25 R Read 2nd & Rerefer 7/22/25 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer 8/18/25 R Approve 5-0 8/26/25 CO Approve 17-0

Record date · August 26, 2025

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What This Bill Does

The City Council has officially confirmed the appointment of John Trevanthan to the Homelessness Initiatives Commission. He replaces Isaiah M. Oliver and will serve the remainder of the term, which expires on February 28, 2027.

Why it matters

This appointment changes the composition of the commission responsible for advising on local homelessness policy and initiatives through February 2027.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

John Trevanthan

He is appointed to serve as a member of the Homelessness Initiatives Commission.

Directly affected

Isaiah M. Oliver

His tenure as a member of the Homelessness Initiatives Commission has concluded.

Directly affected

Homelessness Initiatives Commission

The commission's membership roster is updated with a new appointee.

Key Facts

  • John Trevanthan is appointed as a member of the Homelessness Initiatives Commission.
  • The appointment replaces Isaiah M. Oliver.
  • The term is a partial initial term expiring on February 28, 2027.
  • The appointment is made pursuant to Section 86.103 of the Ordinance Code.
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  • The resolution was approved by the City Council with a 17-0 vote on August 26, 2025.
  • The resolution was approved by the committee with a 5-0 vote on August 18, 2025.
  • The resolution was introduced on June 24, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is John Trevanthan?
He is a Duval County resident appointed to serve on the Homelessness Initiatives Commission.
When does this term end?
The term expires on February 28, 2027.
Who did John Trevanthan replace?
He replaced Isaiah M. Oliver.

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Standard Appointment Process

The resolution followed a standard legislative path from introduction to unanimous approval in approximately two months.

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