A prominent Jacksonville city council member is calling some of his colleagues “out of touch” as they push for easier access to perks at a time when the council is cutting some critical community programs.

The debate is over a proposed change to how free tickets and perks for events are distributed among councilmembers.

Councilman Ron Salem said he authored the legislation at the request of Council President Kevin Carrico after running into issues getting free tickets to events from Mayor Donna Deegan’s Office.

Salem said it’s only fair the mayor’s office and the city council split the perks evenly. But Councilman Matt Carlucci said the legislation is a contradiction of public service.

”It seems a little out of touch when you cut meals on wheels for seniors by $1.75 million, you cut th

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