Jacksonville City Council Approves Licenses, Agreements, and Personnel Actions at April 27 Meeting

Jacksonville keeps dishing out incentives — but will that change?

The Jacksonville City Council approved taxpayer-backed incentive packages for three real estate development projects Tuesday night totaling $3.53 million in cash and $12 million in tax breaks. In a 16-0 vote, city lawmakers approved $12 million in city property tax rebates to Johnson & Johnson Vision Care Inc. for a proposed $550 million investment and expansion of its manufacturing facility at 7500 Centurion Parkway.  Council members also signe…

Jacksonville City Council Approves Licenses, Agreements, and Personnel Actions at April 27 Meeting

Jacksonville, AL – The Jacksonville City Council met on April 27, 2026, addressing a range of city business including license approvals, infrastructure improvements, agreements, and personnel actions. During the work session, council members reviewed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Jacksonville and Great Things in Jacksonville (GTIJ). Discussion centered on liability protections, volunteer management, and ensuring appropr…