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A.G. GancarskiDecember 15, 2016

On Thursday, Patrol and Enforcement Director Michelle Cook of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, presented a “good news/bad news” scenario. As she told the Jacksonville Journey Oversight Committee, the good news is that the JSO “violence reduction strategy” is working in some of the city’s more crime-plagued areas. The bad news: violent crime is spiking elsewhere in […]

A.G. GancarskiDecember 15, 2016

4th Circuit State Attorney Elect Melissa Nelson delivered a keynote graduation address on Thursday morning in Jacksonville at the Year Up Jacksonville graduation ceremony. Nelson, swept into office on a reform platform after eight years of Angela Corey, framed the event going in as a prelude to “collaborating with Year Up to explore how the program can serve as […]

A.G. GancarskiDecember 15, 2016

On Thursday, Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam spoke in Jacksonville, capping off an event at the North Florida TPO. After a discussion by local leaders on advancing technology in the sector, including electric buses and autonomous vehicles, Putnam spoke of the unique challenges Northeast Florida will face via rapid growth. Putnam said that local transportation advances “personified disruption,” […]

A.G. GancarskiDecember 14, 2016

The crossroads for pension plans for new hires in Jacksonville is here, and is casting a shadow over virtually every aspect of the city’s future. The latest bond rating trip for the city, for example, saw the pension issue – and whether or not Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry will succeed in getting at least one […]

A.G. GancarskiDecember 14, 2016

On Wednesday, Congressman-elect John Rutherford addressed Jacksonville’s Southside Business Men’s Club at their weekly meeting. Well before the program began, Rutherford was talking to club members like old friends. And people at tables were swapping Rutherford stories. Not a surprise, given the former Jacksonville Sheriff’s deep roots in the community, and fourteen years in the club. One […]

A.G. GancarskiDecember 14, 2016

Rep. Kim Daniels, a Jacksonville Democrat representing House District 14, announced her legislative staff Wednesday. Juanita Dixon will serve as Daniels’ legislative aide and Roshanda Jackson, a former chair of the Mayor’s Commission on Women, will serve as the District Secretary for the first-term state representative. Those constituents seeking to meet her staff have an opportunity Friday morning. […]

A.G. GancarskiDecember 14, 2016

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Adam Putnam will be back in Jacksonville on Thursday, giving a transportation speech. Putnam will be the keynote speaker for an event co-presented by the JAX Chamber, the Jacksonville Transportation Authority and the North Florida Transportation Planning Organization. “Clean, Smart and Mobile: The Convergence of Transportation, Energy and […]

A.G. GancarskiDecember 13, 2016

Tuesday night’s meeting of the Jacksonville City Council was more notable for being the last one of 2016 than it was for any particular legislative achievement. Among the highlights: $70,000 was appropriated for “neighborhood events” for Jacksonville City Council members. And $415,000 appropriated for the installation of temporary seats for the TaxSlayer Bowl. “This is […]

A.G. GancarskiDecember 13, 2016

The worst kept secret in #jaxpol is a secret no more. 4th Circuit State Attorney Angela Corey will serve as “general counsel” for the incoming Clay County Sheriff, Darryl Daniels, according to a press release from the sheriff-elect. “Ms. Corey is the subject matter expert when it comes to the application of the law and conveying that […]

A.G. GancarskiDecember 13, 2016

As city of Jacksonville negotiators square off with union heads for a protracted round of collective bargaining, Jacksonville General Counsel Jason Gabriel advises legislators to stay in their lane. In an email sent Friday to council members, Gabriel noted that “questions have been raised recently with respect to whether City Council members should accept invitations from union […]

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JSO ‘violence reduction strategy’ working in hot zones, but not everywhere

In graduation speech, Melissa Nelson recounts her own struggle as a candidate

In Jacksonville, Adam Putnam talks energy independence, technology, and transportation

John Rutherford, a former Jacksonville sheriff, discusses police pensions

In homecoming speech, John Rutherford addresses Jacksonville business club

Kim Daniels names staff, sets Friday meet and greet

Adam Putnam to give transportation speech in Jacksonville Thursday

Jacksonville City Council wraps up 2016

Angela Corey to serve as Clay Sheriff’s general counsel

Jacksonville General Counsel reminds City Council to stay out of collective bargaining