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A.G. GancarskiJuly 6, 2016

A University of North Florida poll released Wednesday of likely Republican voters in the 4th Congressional District primary shows John Rutherford with a double-digit lead. Rutherford leads the race with 27 percent, setting the pace for the field. Behind him: Hans Tanzler in second place with 13 percent, and state Rep. Lake Ray in third place with 9 percent. Beyond those three, […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 6, 2016

Despite primaries being closed to Republicans only in the 4th Circuit State Attorney and Public Defender race, the incumbents find themselves in trouble, according to a poll of 747 likely voters released Wednesday morning by the Public Opinion Research Lab of the University of North Florida. Ironically, they may face more trouble because of the […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 5, 2016

On Tuesday, Jacksonville Ethics head Carla Miller and General Counsel Jason Gabriel weighed in on the recent ad Angela Corey filmed at the State Attorney’s office. The short version: it is permissible for incumbents to film political ads in the taxpayer-funded buildings that house their offices, as long as challengers receive a similar unfettered consideration. Tuesday, Miller wrote […]

Peter SchorschJuly 5, 2016

One of the most undercovered, yet indispensable, parts of the fiscal year in Jacksonville: The Mayor’s Budget Review Committee, which is a misnomer, as one never actually sees the Mayor in the room. If the posted schedule is correct, that committee wraps Wednesday, with a “clean up” session slated for next Tuesday afternoon to resolve any issues left […]

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 […]

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UNF poll: John Rutherford holds double digit lead in CD 4 race

Angela Corey, Matt Shirk in trouble in GOP primaries, new poll says

Jax General Counsel OKs political ads filmed in public buildings

Jacksonville Bold for 07.05.16 — What the fiscal cliff looks like

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