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Homelessness Initiatives Commission
Legislative Authority: Legislative Authority: Ordinance 2024-111-E; Chapter 86, Ordinance Code; Section 111.920, Ordinance Code
Total Members: 7 Commissioners; 3 Liaisons
Committee Duties: City Council President makes 4 appointments; Mayor makes 3 appointments. The Commission has three liaisons - City Council President appoints 1 City Council Member; The Sheriff appoints a member of his staff; and JFRD Director/Chief appoints a member of his staff. The Commission is an advisory body to oversee and make recommendations regarding the use and distribution of all funds deposited in the Homelessness Initiatives Special Revenue Fund established in Section 111.920, Ordinance Code.
Meetings: Meeting times and locations are subject to change.
- HIC Board Meeting Date (2026): 3rd Wednesday of each month in the Ed Ball Building, 8th Floor, Room 851, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Homelessness Initiatives Commission - 2026 Board Meeting calendar
21 JAN 2026 - HIC - Public Notice Board Meeting.pdf
PUBLIC NOTICE
Homelessness Initiatives Commission
BOARD MEETING
Wednesday, 21 January 2026
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Edward Ball Building
214 N. Hogan Street – 8th Floor
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Homelessness Initiatives Commission (HIC) will hold an in-person Board meeting on Wednesday, 21 JAN 2026, at 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM on the 8th floor of the Ed Ball Building, located at 214 North Hogan Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202.
The Commission will discuss and assess the current unmet needs of Duval County's homeless and chronic unhoused populations, gaps in existing programs and services targeting these populations, the status of funding, the status of the consultant for strategic plans contract, and any other matters within the purview of the Homelessness Initiatives Commission.
Members of the public are invited to attend this meeting in person at the location provided in this notice. If you have any questions regarding this notice or would like to receive a copy of the agenda and/or meeting materials, please contact Kenny Logsdon (Logsdon@coj.net) by Monday before the meeting.
Please be mindful that parking in the Ed Ball garage is available, but on a limited basis. Once the number of spaces reserved for non-monthly parking is full, no tickets will be issued for access to the public.
Pursuant to the American with Disabilities Act, accommodations for persons with disabilities are available upon request. Please allow 1-2 business days notification to process; last-minute requests will be accepted but may not be possible to fulfill. Please contact Disabled Services Division at:
V(904) 255-5472, TTY-(904) 255-5475, or email your request to karat@coj.net.
Commissioners Members
| Name |
Appointed Category |
| Shantel Davis (Chair) |
Mayor 01 |
| Christopher Crothers (Vice Chair) |
City Council 03 |
| Jitan Kuverji (Secretary) |
City Council 01 |
| Dr. Megan Allyse |
City Council 02 |
| Rev. Kate Moorehead Carroll |
Mayor 03 |
| John Trevathan |
Mayor 02 |
| Jolita Wainwright |
City Council 04 |
Liaisons
|
Name
|
Position |
| Jimmy Peluso |
Council Member |
| Commander James Ricks |
JSO |
| Capt. Jennifer Parramore |
JFRD |
| Shannon MacGillis |
Office of General Council |
Support Staff
| Name |
Position |
Phone |
Email |
| Kenny Logsdon, AICP |
Affordable Housing Development Assistant Administrator - Housing and Community Development |
(904) 255-8237 |
Logsdon@coj.net |
| Neolita Maharaj |
Contract Compliance Manager - Housing and Community Development |
(904) 255-8248 |
NMaharaj@coj.net |
| Kaylee Jones |
HCDD - Regulatory Specialist |
(904) 255-8224 |
KJones1@coj.net |