Case Studies

Divzl-Jax Under Pressure: Risk, Resilience, & Regulation

As the Federal government pivots toward Project 2025 priorities — reducing environmental regulations, shrinking federal oversight, and favoring state block grants over targeted local aid — the ground is shifting beneath Jacksonville's feet.

💡 Example: Jacksonville recently lost $24.9 million in FEMA funding for road elevation and water treatment upgrades after Florida's Division of Emergency Management was ordered to return unspent federal grants (Tampa Bay Times).

🧠 In response, Mayor Deegan's team is piloting the use of AI to prioritize city budget choices — while City Council formed a "Duval DOGE" committee to scrutinize spending and possibly invite state auditors into the process (Jax Today, Florida Times-Union).