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R. Brett James has resigned as planning and development director for the city of Jacksonville. | News4Jax

Jacksonville planning director resigns at mayor’s request

R. Brett James says he was given no details about why the administration sought his resignation.…

By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record

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R. Brett James is Jacksonville's new Director of Planning. | NAVFAC Southwest

February 9, 2024

Jacksonville’s new planning director lays out his mission

R. Brett James, a former Navy civilian director, took over this week as Jacksonville’s chief of planning and development.…

By Dan Scanlan and Steven Ponson

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Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan announces the launch of JAXEPICS on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024. The new system is designed to speed the permitting process. l Steven Ponson WJCT News 89.9

January 10, 2024

Jacksonville takes steps to cut permitting delays

The city of Jacksonville has launched a new website, JaxEPICS, to reduce the waiting times to get building permits.…

By Steven Ponson

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