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A.G. GancarskiMay 20, 2016

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The Congressional District 5 Democratic primary got more interesting on Thursday, with Tallahasseean Al Lawson holding a meet and greet at the University Club to introduce himself to Jacksonville Democrats and other interested parties. On hand were some candidates, such as Terry Fields in House District 14, and Kristellys Estanga of the Jacksonville Young Democrats. There wasn’t a huge turnout […]

Peter SchorschMay 20, 2016

One of the unique features of the Extensive Enterprises media empire: a propensity to interview long shot candidates, particularly in coverage of Northeast Florida. Florida Politics has reached out to tertiary candidates during the most recent cycles, as well as the 2015 Jacksonville municipal elections. Questions always come down to variations on a theme: Why […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 19, 2016

Doyle Carter and John Crescimbeni have seven pledges apiece with just five days before the Jacksonville City Council chooses a new vice president. Thus, the charm offensive is on as both men try to secure support. Today’s target: Southside Republican Danny Becton. Crescimbeni, then Carter, each tried to pitch the council’s social conservative newcomer. And each man’s […]

Melissa RossMay 19, 2016

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The Northeast Florida donor class is ramping up its efforts to support 4th Judicial Circuit State Attorney candidate and trial attorney Melissa Nelson. An appeal went out this week from Jacksonville’s Gary Chartrand, executive chairman of Acosta and a member of the State Board of Education. “This race represents what I have always valued in the […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 19, 2016

When FloridaPolitics.com asked Jacksonville City Councilman Aaron Bowman why he introduced a bill to bring slots to Jacksonville via the politically connected bestbet, Bowman’s answer was pragmatic. “It’s about jobs” and the city’s “financial well being,” Bowman said, noting that jobs are created on both the operations side and the maintenance side for the machines. The city will get […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 18, 2016

Is Jacksonville ready for slot machines? bestbet, the Jacksonville-based gambling concern, believes so. Tia Mitchell reported in the Florida Times-Union Wednesday that “Legislation has been filed with the Jacksonville City Council to put a referendum on the November ballot on whether to authorize slot machines at bestbet’s facility in Arlington.” The bill, filed Wednesday by Councilman Aaron […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 18, 2016

The Congressional District 5 Democratic primary between incumbent Corrine Brown and challenger Al Lawson is heating up, with Lawson in Jacksonville Thursday and Friday. Both Jacksonville appearances for Lawson will be at the University Club on the Southbank. Thursday evening finds Lawson holding a meet and greet at 6 p.m. “As a former state Senator, Al has […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 18, 2016

Charles Van Zant, the Clay County school district’s superintendent, sounded a note of defiance this week in response to the Barack Obama administration linking Title IX funding with permitting transgender students to use the restroom that corresponds with their gender identity. “This directive from the Obama administration does not carry the force of law, and you can […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 18, 2016

It turns out that Warren Jones wasn’t the only big name being talked up for a run for Duval County School Board. Mike Hightower, JEA’s chief public affairs officer, was approached by some interested members of Jacksonville’s donor class for a potential school board run. He thought about it briefly — for about 14 hours — […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 18, 2016

The Jacksonville Transportation Authority won the 2016 “Outstanding Public Transportation System Achievement Award” from the American Public Transportation Association (APTA). The category was midsize transportation systems, of which there are 326 in the country. For JTA CEO Nat Ford, the award was a culmination of a holistic vision that he has been implementing, one which he discussed […]

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Al Lawson makes a play for Jacksonville Democrats

Jacksonville Bold for 5.20.16 – Will voters punish Angela Corey and Matt Shirk for closing primaries?

Jax Council VP candidates pitch Danny Becton for support

The fundraising push is ramping up for Melissa Nelson

Jacksonville pols grapple with slots referendum legislation

bestbet bet on 10 of 19 Jacksonville City Council members last election

CD 5 Democrat Al Lawson will campaign in Jacksonville this week

Equality Florida to mobilize against Clay County school district bathroom policy

Mike Hightower for Duval school board? Thought about it, ruled it out

Jacksonville Transportation Authority wins national award, vindicating Nat Ford’s vision