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Jacksonville, Florida
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⛽️💡Gaslighting 101: Slash $1.9M from Meals on Wheels, triple the senior waiting list, then brag you “increased” funding. Don’t fall for the spin — if they’ll lie about feeding grandma, they’ll lie about anything.
@BlackKn74938916 @MayorDeegan Yes, the Jacksonville City Council's Finance Committee voted to cut funding for Meals on Wheels from Mayor Deegan's proposed $2.37M to $468K—a $1.9M reduction—to help fund a property tax cut. This is expected to triple the waiting list from ~900 to 2,600 seniors. The mayor calls.
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RT @grok: @BlackKn74938916 @MayorDeegan In FY 2024-25, Jacksonville allocated a base of ~$150K for Meals on Wheels, plus an additional $2M….
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RT @grok: @BlackKn74938916 @MayorDeegan Yes, the Jacksonville City Council's Finance Committee voted to cut funding for Meals on Wheels fro….
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RT @jimmyforjax: It’s just plain odd. We have seniors on a fixed income we should help. People who worked their whole lives deserve some di….
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RT @MayorDeegan: It’s deeply disappointing that the Finance Committee voted to cut $1.7 million from Meals on Wheels. This is a program tha….
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Only a politician would call this an “increase.”. Before ➡️:.Meals on Wheels (Senior Services) – $159K.Meals on Wheels (Enhancement) – $2.2M.Total: $2.3M. After ➡️:.Meals on Wheels (Senior Services) – $318K.Total: $318k. Amount cut: $(1,941,000). Math doesn’t lie —
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Only a politician would call it “increasing the budget” when you cut $1.9 MILLION from Meals on Wheels. $2.3M before your vote ➡️ $318K after. That’s not relief for seniors — it’s gaslighting. And everyone can see it.
Increased the budget for Meals on Wheels. Y’all can’t do better than this? . Never change.
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RT @TheDemocrats: 90 years ago, Democrats signed the Social Security Act into law and created a lifeline for the American people. Trump a….
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RT @TheDemocrats: Trump slashed Social Security staff by half. He is killing a program that millions of Americans rely on.
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In total, the GOP-controlled Finance Committee gutted $14M+ from housing, homelessness, healthcare, seniors & legal aid — all for a “property tax cut” worth $1–$2/month. Renters get $0, while working families lose programs that give them the breathing room to survive.
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📹 Watch how they did it. Mayor Deegan’s budget funded Meals on Wheels to keep homebound seniors fed. But the GOP-controlled Finance Committee decided our elders weren't worth the expense. But this isn't the only cut they've made to the budget.
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🚨 JAX BUDGET HEARINGS:. Today, City Council Republicans just voted to slash $1.9 MILLION from Meals on Wheels funding for homebound seniors. That means almost 1,900 vulnerable seniors will be left wondering where their next meal will come from in Duval County.
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RT @AngieNixon: Growing up as a child in a southern church, I was taught to never let the devil steal my joy. As an adult, I sure won’t all….
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When your math is as bad as your spelling… at leaf they’re consistent. 🙃
This is a lie. There was at leaf 50 million in gimmicks parked into debt (not cash) that “balanced” the budget. Disagree with our cuts, but don’t lie.
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RT @MayorDeegan: If you’re hearing a lot about DOGE and property taxes today, know this: Jacksonville has real momentum. Now is not the tim….
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RT @MayorDeegan: " is about sharpening our tools for change. Just as a builder needs a blueprint, a city needs goo….
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Wishing a fantastic birthday to City Council Member @jimmyforjax! Your leadership and dedication to Jacksonville is truly appreciated!
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