A Jacksonville panhandling law passes easily despite concerns
Some community members and City Council members spoke against a bill that prohibits panhandling or fundraising from medians without a permit. The bill passed 16-3.
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Some community members and City Council members spoke against a bill that prohibits panhandling or fundraising from medians without a permit. The bill passed 16-3.
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