JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville City councilmembers held a public meeting to discuss a resolution recommending that any future pre-trial detention facility replacing or supplementing the John E. Goode Pre-Trial Detention Center not be located in neighborhoods marked “Hazardous” (Grade “D”) on the 1937–1940 Home Owners’ Loan Corporation Residential Security Maps.
The resolution highlights the city’s commitment to environmental justice and equitable development by excluding historically redlined areas from site selection.
It builds on a 2024 council resolution acknowledging the lasting effects of redlining on neighborhoods such as LaVilla, Durkeeville, and Mixon Town.
Councilmember Peluso, who presided over the public meeting, acknowledged the limits of his four-year term but stressed the importance of recognizing past injustices and listening to community concerns.
“I can’t promise I can fix everything… but I want to be present and listening,” he said.
Council Member Matt Carlucci praised Peluso’s dedication, noting he is “working extra cylinders to get the job done.”
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