A.G. Gancarski
On Thursday, Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry recorded a number of scripts for the promotional efforts of various city departments.
He was requested not to wear a green shirt or tie; good thing he’s not a Notre Dame fan.
Florida Politics requested and received copies of those scripts.
The Film and Television Office script, as one might expect, portrays Jacksonville as a city with myriad locations for enterprising producers and directors.
“Everybody loves a good movie. Right? And directors and producers love a film-friendly city … one with a wide range of locations — everything from jungles and marshlands, to mansions and military bases,” Curry says.
“More and more our city is becoming that destination! Jacksonville is open for business, the film and television business, and WE’VE GOT THE PICTURES TO PROVE IT!”
The all-capital-letters emphasis is in the script.
The script for the Office of Economic Development, predictably, also echoes the “Jacksonville is open for business” motif.
“Jacksonville is all about action. It’s about priorities. Florida is open for business, and I’m committed to making sure that Jacksonville is the best place to start a business, grow a business and get a job,” Curry says.
“We want successful companies, we want to expand and compete in a global economy; we already have a great school district, parks and recreation system, as well as the best healthcare system around, but I want us to do more. We are going to work together to make this one city, one Jacksonville,” Curry says.
“Not only are we open for business, but we have it all right here in JACKSONVILLE! We are a bold city, and a place shining with possibility,” Curry concludes.
Meanwhile, though Curry didn’t get a script for a CRU Inner City Fellowship Dinner video, he did get talking points.
Among them, “JAX blessed with a strong & vibrant faith community that’s dedicated to the future of our city,” one that “[s]hows that dedication through volunteerism, generosity & advocacy.”
In that video, he goes on to cite his “promise to bring our community together as ‘One City, One Jacksonville.’”
“Every neighborhood … Every family … Every child … deserves to live in a safe city. That’s why we’re bringing back programs like the Jacksonville Journey … and supporting efforts and organizations making a positiveimpact in our community – like YOU.”
“As I said at my inauguration – we need to let these kids in our community know that we love them. Love can transform this city … but not in the form of kind words from a podium, or in a video. Love in the form of ACTIONS,” the talking points continue, in a decidedly Compassionate Conservative vein.
“Actions like mentoring a child in need … volunteering for an after-school program … going out into the neighborhoods, connecting with children and families, and showing your love and dedication.”
Most of us won’t see the videos. But with scripts available, you get the general idea.
