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A.G. GancarskiJuly 5, 2016

On Tuesday, the Jacksonville Mayor’s Budget Review Committee performed an omnibus wrap up session, as budget review ends Wednesday. The usual players were analyzing the budgets: Chief Administrative Officer Sam Mousa, CFO Mike Weinstein, and Chief of Staff Kerri Stewart. The Tuesday session dealt with the “short list” of potential enhancements, bolstered by some small increase in property tax revenues, […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 5, 2016

Hans Tanzler, a Republican running in Florida’s 4th Congressional District, announced Tuesday his campaign has raised $556,000 in his first eight weeks as a candidate. Tanzler’s campaign claimed it had exceeded its internal fundraising goal of $450,000 by the end of June. “Our momentum is clearly growing, and we are very grateful for everyone who […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 5, 2016

Neal Dunn, a Republican candidate in Florida Congressional District 2, launched a new television spot across North Florida on July 4. In keeping with the values of North Florida Republicans, Dunn pledges to fight for and protect our Constitution in Congress, while defending our Second Amendment rights. The narrative of the 30-second spot revolves around a […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 5, 2016

A review of bullet points prepared inside the Lenny Curry administration reveal a pension-tax pitch designed for broad appeal that has room for refinement ahead of the Aug. 30 referendum. What’s being left out, however: the mechanics of how the deal actually works, via deferring the bulk of the obligation until the dedicated revenue — which […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 5, 2016

An interim AMI Risk Consultants actuarial review of the city of Jacksonville’s self-insurance program shows a seven-figure increase in the city’s outstanding claim liability (or loss reserve estimate) compared to six months prior. This indicates yet another pressure on Jacksonville’s budget process this year and in years to come. The report, submitted at the end of […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 5, 2016

Jacksonville City Councilman Aaron Bowman, fresh off of getting his slots bill through the council and onto a November referendum, waded into the waters of endorsements Tuesday, backing 4th Circuit State Attorney Angela Corey for re-election. Veterans Treatment Court was, according to the press release, a big factor in Bowman’s decision. “Veterans Treatment Court is designed to help […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 5, 2016

Internal emails from Jacksonville Transportation Authority officials to city officials point to more innovations from JTA to solve transportation issues. One such, “Accessible Transportation for All,” proposes to enhance disabled services. “The proposed Accessible Transportation for All Program will expand the number of accessible vehicles available for all transportation providers including traditional transit providers; social […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 3, 2016

The economy is tough for many on the First Coast. People work multiple jobs just to keep a roof over their heads. The specter of foreclosures is becoming a reality, again, in neighborhoods throughout Jacksonville and surrounding cities. Yet one public official in particular is beating the odds. In the eight years since Angela Corey became […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 2, 2016

The first post-qualifying fundraising reports are in for Jacksonville area State House candidates. Not a lot of surprises in the competitive races through June 24. House District 11 Sheri Treadwell maintains her cash on hand lead in HD 11; a $6,567 first 24 days of June brings her total raised to $128,791, leaving her […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 1, 2016

Former Jacksonville City Councilman Warren Jones took control of the District 5 School Board race in Duval County in June. The $16,150 he raised gives Jones over five times the money raised of the other three candidates in the race, Bradford Hall, Brenda Jordan, and Hank Rogers. Jones, the longest-tenured councilman in Jacksonville history, raised money from the Jacksonville political establishment, […]

Jax

Jax mayor’s budget review committee works toward final recommendations

Hans Tanzler reports $556K haul in first eight weeks of campaign

Neal Dunn focuses on gun rights in new ad

Jax pension-tax bullet points reveal limitations in pitch

Heart and hypertension drive Jax self-insurance liability costs

Aaron Bowman backs Angela Corey for re-election

Disabled services, railway enhancements on JTA’s agenda

How Angela Corey joined the millionaire’s club

No major surprises in NE Florida State House race money chase

Former Jax Councilman Warren Jones takes over school board race