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Then-General Counsel Jason Teal sets up proposed maps at a 2022 redistricting meeting after a federal court ordered the Jacksonville City Council to redraw its district maps. | Andrew Pantazi, The Tributary
July 6, 2025

OPINION | Republicans’ redistricting push raises questions

Gov. Ron DeSantis and Jacksonville City Councilman Rory Diamond are calling for a rushed Census ahead of the 2026 and…

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Mayor Donna Deegan speaks to reporters about her veto of a local immigration bill Tuesday at City Hall. | Mike Mendenhall, Jacksonville Today.
June 24, 2025

Mayor Deegan vetoes bill tracking spending on undocumented immigrants

A City Council effort to override the mayor’s veto fell short, allowing it to stand.…

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Protesters gather in front of Jacksonville City Hall on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 against a Jacksonville City Council ordinance targeting spending on undocumented residents. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
June 11, 2025

Undocumented immigrants shouldn’t benefit from city grants, Jax Council votes

Mayor Donna Deegan “has concerns” about legislation passed by City Council that adds requirements to city grants to identify funding…

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Jacksonville City Council member Rory Diamond, shown here in a 2023 photo | Jacksonville Daily Record
June 8, 2025

OPINION | The illegal immigration distraction

A common enemy isn’t enough to change voters’ minds. …

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City Councilman Rory Diamond on Oct. 22. | Casmira Harrison, Jacksonville Today
March 14, 2025

Jax Council to debate immigration enforcement and compliance

Two Jacksonville lawmakers are pushing for city-lead restrictions and enforcement on undocumented immigrants, with one of two immigration bills up…

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The Florida Capitol Complex is viewed, Tuesday, March 29, 2022, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
June 16, 2024

OPINION | Duval Democrats, Republicans take different paths to August primaries

Ultimately, it’s all but certain that Duval will be represented by two Democrats and five Republicans after the fall elections.…

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Jacksonville City Council member Rory Diamond, shown here in a 2023 photo | Jacksonville Daily Record
February 7, 2024

Rory Diamond back on duty at City Council

Jacksonville City Council member Rory Diamond returned after being excused for several months for a deployment overseas as a judge…