A.G. Gancarski
Democratic candidate for Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan is rolling out endorsements from two Republicans and one Democrat who previously served on the City Council.
Former Council Presidents Scott Wilson (Republican) and Eric Smith (Democrat) are joined by Suzanne Jenkins, a former Republican member of the Council, in endorsements Deegan says point to “broad support from leaders across the political spectrum.”
“We share a common belief that Jacksonville needs a problem solver, not a power seeker, and that change is needed in City Hall. It’s time to unify and bring an end to the division and fear tactics that are hurting our city,” Deegan said.
“I am also sick and tired of the divisive and negative attack ads by one group in Jacksonville. While I do not always agree with Donna Deegan, I do appreciate and respect her willingness to show up and face the difficult questions,” Wilson said.
“If a candidate won’t answer your questions today, what makes you think they will do so after they assume office? I encourage citizens, especially my fellow Republicans, to carefully evaluate your choices and consider joining me in voting for Donna Deegan.”
“As a City Councilman who worked with 5 mayors, I know the qualities of a good mayor. Donna will bring fresh air, new integrity and vision to the mayor’s office,” Smith added.
Jenkins also added remarks in the Thursday release.
“For too long, Jacksonville has run under a ‘business as usual’ mindset that leaves so many of our residents behind. It’s time for our city to unite behind a leader who is committed to transparency, equity, and growth for the future that works for all, not just a select few,” Jenkins said. “I believe that leader is Donna Deegan, and I am proud to endorse her to be the next mayor of Jacksonville at a time in which we desperately need positive change.”
Early voting extends through Sunday in the race between Deegan and Republican Daniel Davis, and Democrats are nearing a +4 advantage in early voting and mail combined, with Republicans likely to dominate Election Day turnout as usual.
5 comments
Goodwill Suit Ed👍
May 11, 2023 at 2:42 pm
Florida Dems are moderate Republicans. No wonder they’re not doing so well. Might as well just go ahead and vote Republican because all you can expect from Florida Dems is a Republican. Maxwell Frost is about the only real Democratic politician in Florida.
Lonnie
May 11, 2023 at 5:49 pm
Well that’s a bunch of malarkey.
Dems do not favor:
Banning books that have been classics for decades;
Forcing 10 year old girls to give birth to her rapist’s baby;
Racism;
Sexism and misogyny (🐈🐈⬛🐈🐈⬛ grabbing);
Insurrections;
Clarence Thomas, Marjorie Truckstop Greene, Trump, Putin and their deranged ilk;
AR 15 and other war weapons slaughtering our children daily;
Worshipping the 2nd Amendment for same but blowing off the Constitution for Separation of Church and State;
Cutting Medicare and Social Security;
Destroying our economy but not agreeing to pay bills that the government has already incurred;
Stealing JEA to fill their pockets with illicit cash;
Perversely obsessing over the sex lives of private citizens;
Dunning Kruger Syndrome pertaining to almost any matter about which they know nothing-vaccines especially come to mind;
Torching taxpayer dollars by the barrel to juvenilely suppress 1st Amendment free speech by private businesses;
Hiring a lying clown as “surgeon general” for the state;
Lie about the BLM movement and Ms Deegan’s involvement in it;
Lie about Ms Deegan wanting to defund the police. Would you like me to educate you further??
#DonnaForMayor #NoHateInThisCity
RINO's
May 11, 2023 at 4:52 pm
Matt Carlucci is not a Republican, Defoor, disappointed in her. Does not matter, BLM Donna will not win.
Liberal Lunatic
May 11, 2023 at 5:19 pm
If she endorses the terrorist organization BLM, then she should lose.
Independent
May 12, 2023 at 6:11 pm
There is a reason Reps are endorsing her. Maybe you guys should question that instead of labeling them as RINO’s. Maybe you would see there is more to local politics than just D vs R.
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