Homelessness Initiatives Commission (HIC)
Legislative Authority: Ordinance 2024-111-E; Chapter 86, Ordinance Code; Section 111.920, Ordinance Code
Total Members: 7 Commissioners; 3 Liaisons
Committee Duties: The Commission is an advisory body that oversees and makes recommendations regarding the use and distribution of all funds deposited in the Homelessness Initiatives Special Revenue Fund established in Section 111.920, Ordinance Code.
Homelessness Initiatives Commission charge
City Council President makes 4 appointments; Mayor makes 3 appointments. The Commission also has 3 liaisons: 1 City Council Member appointed by the City Council President, 1 member of the Sheriff’s staff appointed by the Sheriff, and 1 member of JFRD staff appointed by the JFRD Director/Chief.
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Meetings
HIC Board meetings are held every third Wednesday of the month from 2:00–4:00 PM on the 8th Floor of the Ed Ball Building. Meeting times and locations are subject to change.
2026 Meeting Dates:
- 21 January 2026
- 18 February 2026
- 18 March 2026
- 15 April 2026
- 20 May 2026
- 17 June 2026
- 15 July 2026
- 19 August 2026
- 16 September 2026
- 21 October 2026
- 18 November 2026
- 16 December 2026
Homelessness Initiatives Commission Board Meeting
Date: Wednesday, 20 May 2026
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Edward Ball Building, 214 N. Hogan Street, 8th Floor, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Notice is hereby given that the Homelessness Initiatives Commission (HIC) will hold an in-person Board meeting on Wednesday, 20 May 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the 8th floor of the Ed Ball Building, located at 214 N. Hogan Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202.
The Commission will discuss and assess the current unmet needs of Duval County’s homeless and chronically unhoused populations, gaps in existing programs and services targeting these populations, the status of funding, a presentation by the consultant for the 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. For questions regarding this notice, or to request a copy of the agenda and/or meeting materials, please contact Kenny Logsdon at Logsdon@coj.net by the Monday before the meeting.
Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, accommodations for persons with disabilities are available upon request. Please allow 1-2 business days for processing; last-minute requests will be accepted but may not be possible to fulfill. Please contact the Disabled Services Division at (904) 255-5472, TTY (904) 255-5475, or email karat@coj.net.
Commission Members
| Name | Appointed Category |
|---|---|
| Shantel Greene (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 Counsel |
Support Staff
| Name | Position | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Schnell Chin | Executive Assistant to Appointed Official | (904) 255-7242 | SChin@coj.net |
For previous board or special meeting minutes, please contact Kenny Logsdon at Logsdon@coj.net.