Sec. 116.1601. - Statement of Policy.

It is the policy of the City of Jacksonville that the rehabilitation of ex-offenders is an essential component in a community fight against criminal activity; the hiring of ex-offenders into fair paying jobs helps restore the economic stability of ex-offenders, perpetuates their rehabilitation, reduces recidivism and contributes to a community crime free environment; providing consideration and opportunities to ex-offenders in City of Jacksonville employment can be accomplished without compromising the security of the City and its citizens, or unnecessarily depriving others of opportunities; and the City of Jacksonville should take a leading role in the rehabilitation of ex-offenders. (Ord. 2008-911-E, § 1)