OpenCampaign

Racism

City funding for DEI programs

Jacksonville City Council budget debates have repeatedly featured attempts, often led by conservative members, to prohibit city funding for DEI programs and initiatives. Some versions advanced in committee or preliminary votes but were stripped or failed on final votes amid heated debate, walkouts, and bipartisan opposition. Related ordinances have added reporting requirements on grant recipients, reflecting broader partisan tensions over social spending priorities versus cuts.

Should Jacksonville prohibit or continue city funding for DEI programs and initiatives?

Tap a point along the line below to show where you stand.

How important is this to you?

Sources

Council member Rory Diamond (R) and allies — https://floridapolitics.com/archives/757379-jacksonville-budget-fy2526/
Attempts to prohibit city funding for DEI programs/initiatives... Some versions passed committee or preliminary votes but were stripped or failed on final votes
Positions on this issue  ·  liberal → conservative
  1. Fully fund and expand DEI programs as essential for equity and inclusion
  2. Continue existing DEI funding with transparency and measured outcomes
  3. Review DEI spending case-by-case without a blanket ban or expansion
  4. Restrict DEI funding and impose strict reporting on any remaining grants
  5. Prohibit all city funding for DEI programs and redirect the money elsewhere