Public Service Grant Council
Standing Committee Mission Statements
Budget Committee
The mission of the Budget Committee of the Public Service Grants Council is to ensure the responsible and equitable allocation of public funds to support the City of Jacksonville's most vulnerable populations. We evaluate community needs, review past funding, and collaborate with experts to recommend a budget that maximizes impact. Our goal is to promote fiscal responsibility, transparency, and accountability while addressing critical needs to improve the health, safety, and welfare of our community.
Most Vulnerable Persons Committee (MVP)
The mission of the Most Vulnerable Persons Committee of the Public Service Grants Council is to research, evaluate resources and identify considerations with opportunities for Most Vulnerable Persons & Needs to provide recommendations to the Public Service Grant Council. In doing so, the committee will seek to ensure that the Most Vulnerable Persons & Needs are addressed as completely and efficiently as possible.
Rules Committee
The mission of the Rules Committee of the Public Service Grants Council is to develop, refine and recommend rules and ordinance changes necessary to support the Council's mission by ensuring clarity, consistency and alignment with best practices. The committee enables the efficient and equitable administration of PSG. Through its work, the committee seeks to ensure processes are transparent and effective in addressing the Council's mission.
Outreach Committee
The mission of the Outreach Committee is to increase awareness and understanding of the Public Service Grant program and related initiatives. The Committee develops and leads implementation of outreach strategies, information sessions, and ad hoc communications to support equitable access to PSG opportunities. Through these efforts, the Committee strengthens engagement with community organizations and stakeholders.
Council Makeup
The Public Service Grant consists of up to fifteen voting members, eight of whom are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by City Council and seven of whom are appointed by the City Council President and confirmed by City Council. Additionally, the City Council President annually appoints a City Council Member to serve as a liaison to the Public Services Grant Council.
Council Members
| Name | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Pablo Diaz De Sandi | Chair | pdiazdesandi@gmail.com |
| Daniel Henry | Vice Chair | dhenry808@gmail.com |
| Shamika Baker-Wright | Member | shamika.wright@ufhealth.org |
| Latrice Carmichael | Member | tlatricecarmichael@gmail.com |
| James Croft | Member | jpcroftIII@gmail.com |
| Dr. Thomas Geismar | Member | tjay57521@aol.com |
| Nicole Hamm | Member | nicolea.hamm@gmail.com |
| Dr. Joy Hervey | Member | drjhervey@gmail.com |
| Linda King | Member | king.lindacarol@gmail.com |
| Liz Foraker Klein | Member | liz.foraker@gmail.com |
| Taylor Mejia Roberts | Member | taylor.mejia@fscj.edu |
| Yildirim (Alex) Sivar | Member | yildirimsivar@gmail.com |
| Susan Ticker | Member | saticker@gmail.com |
| Dr. Dogan Tozoglu | Member | dtozoglu@rivercityscience.org |
| Andrew D. Williams, Jr. | Member | drewmailcore@yahoo.com |
| Evena Seneque | Member | info@senequeevents.com |
Public Service Grant Council - City Council Liaison
- Michael Boylan - City Council mboylan@coj.net
Meeting Dates
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Meetings are held in the Ed Ball Building, 8th Floor, Meeting Room 851
Funding