Pension Board and Grant Committee Lead Jacksonville’s Government Agenda Today

Morning Session: Police and Fire Pension Fund Board of Trustees

The Jacksonville Police and Fire Pension Fund (PFPF) Board of Trustees is scheduled to convene this morning, Friday, February 27, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. The meeting, held at the PFPF headquarters, represents a key monthly oversight session for the city’s retirement commitments to its first responders. The board is expected to review significant financial activity and administrative updates essential to the fund's stability.

According to the meeting agenda, the session will open with a solemn moment of silence for several recently deceased retired members, including Police Sergeant James C. Deen, Fire District Chief Bruce J. Kraus, and Police Lieutenant Carl B. Fraser. Following these honors, the board will pivot to business matters, which include:

• Approval of new benefit applications for retiring officers and firefighters.
• Review of recent financial disbursements, which are estimated to total between $9.7 million and $10 million.
• An analysis of investment reports and ensuring the fund remains in compliance with the current fiscal year budget.

Public Service Grant Council Evaluates Budget Needs

At 11:00 a.m. today, the Public Service Grant Council’s Budget Committee will hold a public meeting to discuss funding allocations for the city’s non-profit sector. This committee is responsible for evaluating how city funds are distributed to organizations that provide social services, health initiatives, and community support throughout Jacksonville. Today's deliberations are particularly critical as they help shape the final grant recommendations for the next budget cycle.

The meeting is accessible both in person and virtually via a Zoom webinar, ensuring transparency for the many community leaders and service providers who rely on these grants to maintain their operations. The committee is expected to delve into the specific financial requirements of the Public Service Grant program and review the performance of current grant recipients.

Ongoing City Leadership and Legislative Activity

Today’s administrative sessions follow a week of high-level activity at City Hall. Mayor Donna Deegan concluded her latest community town hall on Thursday evening at Samuel W. Wolfson High School. The town hall focused on the administration's 2026 priorities, including expanding access to affordable health care, addressing housing shortages, and accelerating infrastructure projects in underserved neighborhoods.

On the legislative front, the City Council continues to monitor the progress of several key ordinances, including 2025-0872. This legislation proposes structural changes to the appointment process for the Kids Hope Alliance board. While the most recent full council session occurred earlier this week on February 24, today’s subcommittee and board actions provide the groundwork for the next round of legislative voting scheduled for early March.