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A.G. GancarskiFebruary 26, 2018

The intrigue continues in Jacksonville-area Democratic primaries, with yet another incumbent set to face a primary challenge in 2018. The latest development is in House District 13, where incumbent Rep. Tracie Davis will face a challenge from Roshanda Jackson, a former district secretary for state Rep. Kim Daniels. Davis, who got the Democratic nomination after Reggie Fullwood withdrew in 2016 […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 26, 2018

Via 2018-133, Jacksonville City Council President Anna Brosche seeks to establish a task force to look at transparency in local government. The bill will be on Tuesday’s Council agenda. “The Task Force on Open Government” will “undertake an in-depth review of Jacksonville’s legislative process and the methods by which the public accesses government” and “make recommendations for […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 23, 2018

Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry took office in 2015, and even before he officially took over in July, there were discussions of reforms of government services. His transition committees discussed some concepts, and by the time Curry’s team settled into office, explorations continued on a conceptual level of privatizing or otherwise reforming the way services were […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 23, 2018

Tensions are high this week, as the debate over gun control and rights rages statewide. One legislative staffer, Sadie Haire, district aide for Jacksonville Republican Jason Fischer, a supporter of the Second Amendment, got more than words from a gun control proponent. “On Wednesday, a man – a coward really – forced himself into my district […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 23, 2018

Nancy Soderberg, a Democrat running to replace outgoing Rep. Ron DeSantis in Florida’s 6th Congressional District, rolled out a union endorsement Thursday afternoon. The International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC) described Soderberg as having the potential to be a “powerful voice for working families in Congress” in its endorsement. “Our campaign could not be […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 22, 2018

For the second straight week, Jacksonville City Council members mulled ongoing efforts to privatize JEA. The narrative has gotten rockier for the administration of Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry in recent weeks, with poison pills preceding each Council conclave. Just as the meeting to discuss the valuation report was presaged with the Council President saying Curry’s chief of […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 22, 2018

The long-awaited competitive Republican primary in Jacksonville’s House District 15 is now a reality, with yacht broker Mark Zeigler entering the race Thursday. Incumbent Jay Fant is currently running for Attorney General. Zeigler’s rationale for running: “We need more people who understand the impact that the rules made in Tallahassee have on our small businesses. Every time a […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 22, 2018

Did the mayor’s office move toward a sale of Jacksonville’s utility before Council had a chance to weigh in? And what does that mean for the process going forward? A profound rift has emerged between Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry and the City Council on the question of JEA privatization. And, say some Councilors, existential questions loom […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 22, 2018

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As the push for gun control measures grips the state of Florida, attention has turned to the positions of Northeast Florida Republicans. Despite the carnage in Parkland, and the unprecedented activism in its wake, Republicans in the Jacksonville region aren’t evolving on the matter of assault weapons bans. The latest example: 4th Circuit State Attorney Melissa […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 22, 2018

Not too many weeks ago, the Jacksonville City Council confirmed Carla Miller to be head ethics officer for three more years. Miller will be in the role during a pivotal time in Jacksonville history: an exploration of JEA privatization, with a potential sale in the offing that could net the city $3 to $6 billion … and […]

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Milton damage. Image via City of Tampa.

Former aide to Kim Daniels to primary Tracie Davis

‘Open government task force’ bill to be introduced to Jacksonville City Council Tuesday

For Lenny Curry’s team, privatization of public resources is not a new concept

‘Coward’ attacks state lawmaker’s female aide; gun control debate to blame?

Bricklayers and craftworkers back Nancy Soderberg for Congress

Jacksonville City Council moves to ensure voter input into any JEA sale

Mark Ziegler becomes second Republican to enter race to replace Jay Fant in HD 15

Latest JEA sale revelations roil Jacksonville City Council

For prominent Jacksonville Republicans, it’s impossible to buck the NRA

Jacksonville lobbying, ‘dark money’ rules under scrutiny with JEA sale in play