Jacksonville planning director resigns at mayor’s request

The head of the city of Jacksonville’s Planning and Development Department is out two months into his second year on the job.

R. Brett James said Friday that he submitted his resignation upon request by a representative from Mayor Donna Deegan. He said the administration had a “desire to go a different direction with the planning department.” 

In a telephone interview, James said Deegan’s office gave him no further details behind the reason for seeking his resignation. 

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