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Reappointment of Chrys Yates to the Cultural Service Grant Program Committee

Original title: RESO Conf the Reappt of Chrys Yates, a Duval County Resident, as a Member of the Cultural Svc Grant Prog Committee, as 1 of the 7 Community Reps, Pursuant to Sec 118.605, Ord Code, for a 1st Full Term Expiring 12/31/28 (Hampsey) (Req of Cultural Council of Greater Jax) (Co-Sponsor Johnson) 2/24/26 CO Introduced: R 3/2/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer 3/10/26 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer 3/16/26 R Amend/Approve 7-0 3/24/26 CO Amend/Approve 17-0

March 24, 2026

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$196,270across 20 reported contributions
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CandidateDonorAmountIndustryDate
Jennifer P. JohnsonJennifer P. Johnson$100,000JudgeMar 2026
Robert LeWayne JohnsonJOHNSON R. LEWAYNE$15,000RETIREDOct 2025
Friends of Senator Ross JohnsonAT & T$10,000-Jan 2000
Friends of Senator Ross JohnsonCA Cable TV Assoc.$10,000-Jan 2000
Jennifer JohnsonJennifer Johnson$8,000JudgeFeb 2026
Committee to Elect Natasha Johnson for City Council 2024RD Construction$5,500-Dec 2023
Chad JohnsonCHAD JOHNSON CAMPAIGN$5,070CARRYOVER FUNDS FROM PREVIOUSFeb 2025
Committee to Elect Natasha Johnson for City Council 2024Sahara Dunes LP$5,000-Feb 2024
Jennifer JohnsonJennifer Johnson$5,000JudgeMar 2026
Vote Steven Johnson for SMMUSD Board of Education 2020Brewster Arms$4,900RetiredOct 2020
Committee to Elect Natasha Johnson for City Council 2024RSA$4,900-Sep 2021
Vote Steven Johnson for SMMUSD Board of Education 2020Emily Arms$2,900Adjunct ProfessorOct 2020
Committee to Elect Natasha Johnson for City Council 2024CJ sports bar$2,500-Sep 2021
Committee to Elect Natasha Johnson for City Council 2024Nichols Rd Partners$2,500-Oct 2023
Joshua Johnson for Redding City Council 2022Venture Properties$2,500-May 2022
Joshua Johnson for Redding City Council 2022Downtown Collection LLC$2,500-Mar 2022
Committee to Elect Natasha Johnson for City Council 2024Northpoint$2,500-Sep 2021
Joshua Johnson for Redding City Council 2022Venture Properties$2,500-May 2022
Joshua Johnson for Redding City Council 2022Downtown Collection LLC$2,500-Mar 2022
Committee to Elect Natasha Johnson for City Council 2024Didar Singh$2,500Investment companySep 2021

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The Frame

What this does

This action fills a community representative seat on a committee responsible for the Cultural Service Grant Program, which manages the distribution of public funds for local cultural initiatives.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Chrys Yates

Appointed to serve a full term on the Cultural Service Grant Program Committee.

Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville

Requested the appointment to fill a vacancy on the committee.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 24, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The City Council has officially confirmed the reappointment of Chrys Yates to serve as a community representative on the Cultural Service Grant Program Committee. This appointment is for a first full term that will conclude on December 31, 2028.

Key Facts

  • Chrys Yates is reappointed as one of seven community representatives on the Cultural Service Grant Program Committee.
  • The appointment is for a first full term expiring on December 31, 2028.
  • The appointment is made pursuant to Section 118.605 of the Ordinance Code.
  • The resolution was introduced on February 24, 2026.
  • The committee approved the resolution with a 7-0 vote on March 16, 2026.
  • The full City Council approved the resolution with a 17-0 vote on March 24, 2026.
  • The appointment was requested by the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Cultural Service Grant Program Committee do?
The committee is responsible for the administration and oversight of the Cultural Service Grant Program, which provides funding for cultural activities in the community.
How long will Chrys Yates serve in this position?
The appointment is for a full term that expires on December 31, 2028.

Why It Matters

This action fills a community representative seat on a committee responsible for the Cultural Service Grant Program, which manages the distribution of public funds for local cultural initiatives.

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Unanimous Legislative Support

The resolution received unanimous approval from both the committee and the full council, indicating broad consensus on this appointment.

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Connected Entities

personHampsey“Primary sponsor of the resolution.”Map →
personJohnson“Co-sponsor of the resolution.”Map →
organizationCultural Council of Greater Jacksonville“The organization that requested the appointment.”Map →
personChrys Yates“Appointee to the Cultural Service Grant Program Committee.”Map →
organizationCultural Service Grant Program Committee“The committee overseeing cultural grant distributions.”Map →

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