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A.G. GancarskiMarch 1, 2016

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In February we posed the question “Can Kim Daniels really run for State House at this point?” Daniels hadn’t filed campaign finance numbers as of the 19th (she since has filed a waiver), and her son had just gotten swept up in what Action News Jax called a “drug raid.” In March, we have our answer. […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 29, 2016

The Jacksonville City Council Transportation, Energy, and Utilities Committee joined Finance in approving the JEA Agreement on Monday. The JEA Agreement bill will apply to the accord between the city and the utility through 2021, with the current JEA contribution set at about $114.2 million, with minimum annual increases of 1 percent. It also allocates […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 29, 2016

The Jacksonville City Council Finance Committee mulled on Monday an agenda including bills on the Bob Hayes Track Meet, JEA Agreement, increased money for JSO, and stolen property. • 2015-764, the JEA Agreement ordinance, passed Finance 6-0. Included: a floor amendment from Lori Boyer. One such sticking point: revenue from future utility businesses in which JEA […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 28, 2016

Michel Foucault, in a long essay in Discipline and Punish about the “panopticon” concept first outlined by 18th century philosopher Jeremy Bentham, noted that one of the benefits of the panopticon are that “there are no disorders, no theft, no coalitions, none of those distractions that slow down the rate of work, make it less perfect or […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 28, 2016

When it comes to former Jax PFPF head John Keane, City Council is ready to “lawyer up,” and a March 7 “litigation shade meeting” will address strategy. The guidelines were laid forth by Council President Greg Anderson in a memo Friday. Attendance is “urgent” for all members of Council, as they discuss legal strategy in the wake […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 27, 2016

A review of City of Jacksonville internal documents reveals what the future of the Jax Journey looks like. A “Funding Recommendations” two-page includes $1,780,074 in monies for 10 ZIP codes: 32202, 32205, 32206, 32208, 32209, 32210, 32211, 32218, 32244 and 32254. A few of the recommendations will be of interest. A particularly progressive measure: $50,000 devoted to increasing ex-offender […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 27, 2016

Marc Little, who lost the 1994 general election to Corrine Brown, then resurfaced a few years later to do PR for Brown, looked poised for a turn in Jacksonville government on a volunteer board. However, at Tuesday’s Jacksonville City Council Agenda meeting, it was announced 2016-194 (confirming appointment of Marc Little as a member of the Renew […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 27, 2016

Lenny Curry endorsed Marco Rubio last weekend. This weekend, reports are that the mayor’s pro-Rubio robocalls are hitting Jacksonville landlines. We are hearing that the calls are boilerplate calls for absentee ballots, just ahead of early voting; no disparagement of the other candidates in the race, no “Marco is the best candidate to take on Hillary […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 27, 2016

Last week, Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry got a lot of support from locals, who were in Tallahassee addressing the pension crisis. He appreciated it. “It is with sincere appreciation that I extend my gratitude for your participation in yesterday’s Chamber trip to Tallahassee. Your presence not only sent a message to legislators that Jacksonville is united […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 27, 2016

Most of the Florida GOP Presidential Primary talk has been of Marco Rubio and Donald Trump, but Ted Cruz is not completely without support. The “Northeast Florida Ted Cruz Faith & Values Coalition” plans a Monday evening “Press Conference with Dozens of Pastors to Announce Over 40 Pastors and Faith Based Leaders Across the First Coast Endorsing Cruz for President.” Spearheading […]

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Donald Trump in Manhattan. Image via AP.

Kim Daniels’ campaign in HD 14 continues, with Corrine Brown’s backing

2nd Jax Council committee OKs JEA Agreement

Jax City Council Finance Committee OKs Bob Hayes, JEA, inventory control bills

Jax City Council to look into “communications tracking software”

Jax City Council plans closed meeting on John Keane dispute

Jax Journey funding recommendations include money for ex-offender employment

Marc Little will not resurface in Jax politics after all

Lenny Curry robocalls for Marco Rubio are live in Jacksonville

Lenny Curry: “Your presence sent a message to legislators that Jacksonville is united”

Pastors to gather Monday in Jax, supporting Ted Cruz