The Jacksonville City Council's Finance Committee raised concerns over the use of funds to purchase a hologram of Mayor Donna Deegan at Jacksonville International Airport. Council members criticized the cost, initially estimated at $30,000 but later revealed to be closer to $75,000, and questioned the legality of using building inspection fees to finance the project. While the mayor's office defended the hologram as a future educational tool for the city's permitting process, council members expressed disapproval and called for its return.
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Earlier this week, more questions surrounding the hologram came out during the City Council’s Finance Committee meeting, specifically regarding its funding and how much the box actually costs. The machine, which was placed out of view Saturday evening at the airport, typically displays Mayor Donna Deegan giving travelers a welcome message.
While discussing whether inspection fees could cover the cost of the hologram, it was revealed that the machine cost closer to $75,000, which came as a shock after it was initially believed that it cost closer to $30,000.
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