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A.G. GancarskiMarch 15, 2017

Jacksonville City Councilmen Bill Gulliford and Reggie Brown convened Wednesday to revisit an issue from months back: “community events” in the council districts. Bill 2016-489 allocated $70,000 to be split up among the 19 council members, for the purposes of staging educational community events in districts. For Brown, this issue is critical — his constituents often have questions about city […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 14, 2017

On a Tuesday agenda largely bereft of drama, the Jacksonville City Council moved bills related to microlending for small businesses, jobs for ex-offenders, and a boost for the council’s travel budget. All approvals were unanimous. ____ Microfinance: 2016-486 revives the city’s Access to Capital program for Jacksonville’s Small and Emerging Business program, allowing microfinancing from $5,000 to […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 14, 2017

Despite the election for Jacksonville City Council seats being two years away, a second candidate has jumped in to oppose incumbent Reggie Gaffney. Marc McCullough, who ran in 2011 and 2015, is running again in District 7. In 2015, McCullough drew 408 votes — good for 3.5 percent — in the first election. McCullough’s entry follows that […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 14, 2017

On Tuesday, the race to be the next president of the Jacksonville City Council tightened up, with Anna Brosche getting her fifth commitment. Meanwhile, Aaron Bowman — the frontrunner in the race for vice-president — expanded his lead over Scott Wilson. ____ On the presidential side, Matt Schellenberg pledged to support his fellow Republican, joining Sam Newby, Al Ferraro, Aaron […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 14, 2017

There is never a dull moment at a meeting of the Jacksonville City Council. On Tuesday, councilors mull microfinance, ex-offender jobs, and travel budgets. ____ Microfinance: 2016-486 revives the city’s Access to Capital program for Jacksonville’s Small and Emerging Business program, allowing microfinancing from $5,000 to $100,000 for Jacksonville’s small and emerging businesses. A sum of $932,032.65 […]

Les NeuhausMarch 14, 2017

A Jacksonville toddler died after being struck with a plastic coat hanger until it broke because the 2-year-old girl had an “accident” on the bed of her mother’s boyfriend. Jamarius Devonti Graham used a belt and hangers in the past to teach the girl potty training — she had already been spanked an estimated 20 […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 14, 2017

In February, the Jacksonville Police and Fire Pension Fund Board of Trustees balked at a Mar. 15 deadline to vote on the city’s latest pension plan. The board had worried that there would not be enough time to review the data of the new plan, which offers raises and uniformity of benefits for current employees, […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 13, 2017

On Monday, another Jacksonville union — the correctional officers — overwhelmingly approved the pension deal on offer from the city. Of sergeants/lieutenants/captains, 88.8 percent voted in favor of the deal; the raw tally was 72 to 9. Of officers, 87.53 percent voted in favor of the deal, with 12.16 percent against; the raw tally was […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 13, 2017

As we previewed last week, Jacksonville City Councilman Tommy Hazouri is looking to implement the next phase of the city’s response to human trafficking. In 2016, the city began a response, with awareness signs posted in strip clubs and massage parlors. However, Hazouri believes more can be done — and on Monday, the veteran pol met […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 13, 2017

A current Jacksonville Sheriff and a former Heisman Trophy winner both have speaking engagements in Jacksonville Monday evening. ____ Jacksonville University Public Policy Institute students will have a unique opportunity to hear local Sheriff Mike Williams on Monday at 6 p.m. Williams will be involved in a “classroom presentation and policy discussion” via a class at […]

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Jacksonville City Council ‘community events’ policy up for review

Jacksonville City Council moves microlending, ex-offender jobs, travel budget bills

Reggie Gaffney draws second challenger for Jacksonville City Council

Anna Brosche, Aaron Bowman gain support in bids for Jacksonville council leadership

Jacksonville City Council contemplates crowded agenda Tuesday

Man pleads guilty in beating death of 2-year-old after ‘accident’ on bed

Jacksonville PFPF expected to vote on pension deal Friday

Jacksonville corrections officers overwhelmingly approve pension deal

Jacksonville leaders move on human trafficking, an ‘industry without borders’

Mike Williams, Tim Tebow to speak on Monday in Jacksonville