# Jacksonville City Council Special Meeting - June 23, 2026

The Jacksonville City Council held a special meeting on June 23, 2026, primarily to discuss House Bill 1038 and its implications for the city's election system and districting. The council debated the legality and potential liability of the current at-large election system versus district-based representation, with significant discussion on whether to support or oppose HB 1038, which would provide a state-supported legal framework for election districting. There was a motion to redraw district lines to comply with recent legal standards, which was seconded and discussed extensively before a vote was taken. The motion to redraw the lines passed, reflecting the council's preference to address election districting locally rather than relying solely on the state bill. The meeting also touched on procedural concerns about the special meeting's notice and public participation, but no specific procurement, contracting, or budget decisions were made during this session.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Public Safety
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** June 23, 2026

### Sources
- [Jacksonville City Council Special Meeting - June 23, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3YLkH0MdEs) - Jacksonville NC