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Read. Follow. Verify.Withdrawal of Appointment for KingSoutel Crossing CRA Advisory Board
Record date · December 9, 2025
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What This Bill Does
This resolution, which proposed the appointment of Ernest J. Smith, III to the KingSoutel Crossing Community Redevelopment Area () Advisory Board, was formally by the City Council.
The proposed appointment of a new citizen member to the KingSoutel Crossing Advisory Board was cancelled, meaning the seat remains vacant or filled by the previous occupant until further action is taken.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Ernest J. Smith, III
His proposed appointment to the advisory board was cancelled.
Russell Jackson
He remains in his current status as the appointment to replace him was withdrawn.
Key Facts
- The resolution to appoint Ernest J. Smith, III to the KingSoutel Crossing CRA Advisory Board was withdrawn.
- The withdrawal was approved by the City Council with an 18-0 vote on 12/9/25.
- The appointment was intended to replace Russell Jackson.
- The appointee was required to be a Duval County resident living within 1 mile of the CRA boundary.
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- The appointment would have covered a partial term ending 12/31/26, followed by a full term ending 12/31/30.
- The resolution was introduced on 11/12/25 and assigned file number 2025-0852-W.
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This bill did not become law - Withdrawn.
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Unanimous Withdrawal
The resolution was withdrawn by a unanimous 18-0 vote, suggesting a lack of support or a change in the Mayor's appointment strategy.
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