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A.G. GancarskiJuly 22, 2016

On Thursday Kerri Stewart, chief of staff for Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry, addressed the Jax Chamber North Council. Among the topics: Curry’s first year in office, the new budget and, inexorably, the pension tax referendum, which Stewart has been marketing around town along with Curry and members of the Jacksonville City Council. Stewart rattled off the mayoral priorities in the […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 21, 2016

The Jacksonville Transportation Authority took a victory lap Thursday for its recent national award: the 2016 “Outstanding Public Transportation System Achievement Award” from the American Public Transportation Association (APTA). JTA first publicized the award in May at the State of the Authority luncheon; however, on this occasion FDOT head Jim Boxold was on hand to celebrate the achievement. […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 21, 2016

A radio ad in the Jacksonville market from 4th Congressional District candidate Hans Tanzler led to an interesting exchange of views between operatives for Tanzler and the other serious candidate in the CD 4 race, John Rutherford, this week. One line in Tanzler’s ad was of particular interest: “Politicians love to talk about creating jobs, but I’m not […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 21, 2016

Jacksonville Democrat Reggie Fullwood, immersed in a competitive campaign for re-election in House District 13, brought a campaign treasurer aboard this week. Greg Matovina, a former head of the Northeast Florida Home Builders Association, was brought on Monday. “Greg is a hardworking, committed guy who loves Jacksonville. He has always been supportive and knows of the work […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 21, 2016

On Thursday, the Northeast Florida Builders Association (NEFBA) endorsed candidates in Northeast Florida races. “Endorsements are based on a candidate’s proven record or expressed commitment to supporting the housing and construction industry in the best interests of the community and the economy,” read the statement from NEFBA. Of interest are endorsements for open seats. In […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 21, 2016

Sen. Marco Rubio is slated to host a town hall in Jacksonville Saturday afternoon, as he campaigns for re-election. The event runs from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Lexington Hotel on Prudential Drive. Rubio, who avoided the GOP convention to campaign for re-election this week, has appeared throughout the state. Doors open at 1 p.m. […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 21, 2016

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Fourth Circuit State Attorney candidate Melissa Nelson has a very interesting name on the host committee of her Aug. 2 fundraiser. Former Jacksonville mayoral candidate Audrey Moran, seen by many as the conscience of Jacksonville politics, highlights a stacked host committee for the women-only event. Also featured on the host committee: Ginny Myrick, a two-term former member of the […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 21, 2016

On Wednesday night, when the eyes of the political universe were on Cleveland, former RPOF chair and current Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry was closer to home, at Bistro Aix in San Marco. Curry, who’d been elected as a delegate to the Republican National Convention, stood down for an alternate. In fact, up until Wednesday evening, he hadn’t […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 20, 2016

During a pre-trial conference in Jacksonville Tuesday, state Rep. Reggie Fullwood got some very welcome news from a federal judge, who issued an order “limiting the government’s ability to suggest that the State of Florida was a victim.” “At the July 19, 2016 hearing, following a lengthy discussion with counsel as to the government’s theory of this case, […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 20, 2016

Looks like gambling executive Jamie Shelton will be the city of Jacksonville’s “best bet” to replace John Rood on the JAXPORT board. The office of Mayor Lenny Curry will be advancing his name to replace Rood, multiple sources in the mayor’s office confirmed. “Jamie will bring a great deal of experience to the JAXPORT Board,” said Curry. “His […]

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Kerri Stewart pitches pension tax to Jax Chamber North Council

FDOT head Jim Boxold lauds JTA’s national award

Hans Tanzler, John Rutherford ops trade barbs about government jobs

Reggie Fullwood adds Greg Matovina as campaign treasurer

Northeast Florida Builders Association rolls out endorsements

Marco Rubio plans Saturday town hall in Jacksonville

Audrey Moran highlights host committee for Melissa Nelson fundraiser

Lenny Curry, Tommy Hazouri sell pension tax to Jax ‘future leaders’

Reggie Fullwood plans to file motion to dismiss federal suit

Jamie Shelton to replace John Rood on JAXPORT board