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A.G. GancarskiDecember 8, 2015

In two Jacksonville City Council committees, Danny Becton was the sole no vote against the EverBank Field upgrades. Yet when it came time to vote for the measure in front of the full Council, he went with the other 18 votes on what one Councilman called a “legacy for this Council.” The question those who watched […]

A.G. GancarskiDecember 8, 2015

After a grueling round of committee hearings, the only question regarding the Jacksonville City Council’s approval of a $45 million investment into EverBank Field upgrades was this. Would it be 19 to 0? Or would dissident Danny Becton stand his ground and vote against the measure, as he did in two Committees? It turned out that […]

A.G. GancarskiDecember 8, 2015

As Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry did last week, Jax Council President Greg Anderson sent a letter of support regarding the Enterprise Florida reforms, according to the Governor’s press office on Tuesday. “I recognize the importance of supporting the proposal to create the Florida Enterprise Fund and to improve the economic development process at Enterprise Florida. Enterprise Florida has […]

A.G. GancarskiDecember 8, 2015

Tuesday’s JEA Agreement meeting, the final one before the Jacksonville public utility’s trip to New York for pivotal meetings with bond-rating agencies, was not expected to have drama. One pragmatic reason for such an expectation: Bond agencies might not look favorably on the kind of morality play theater that has become a staple of JEA […]

A.G. GancarskiDecember 8, 2015

Word is that the PAC formed by Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry supporters, Build Something That Lasts, had a quiet November in terms of fundraising. With no events, $7,300 was raised, and no Jaguars money was collected ahead of the Jacksonville City Council amphitheater vote, in November. The big donation: $5,000 from Stellar, the company of Curry […]

A.G. GancarskiDecember 8, 2015

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In the House District 16 race against fundraising juggernaut Jason Fischer, veteran Jacksonville politician Dick Kravitz has lagged behind Fischer in fundraising. All the while, Kravitz has been calm, maintaining that he would have the money when he needs it. November’s fundraising report suggests that may indeed be the case. His total raised, $10,075, is the first […]

A.G. GancarskiDecember 8, 2015

Since Consolidation, and likely before, the Beaver Street corridor has been less a showplace and more a no-go place. It’s an area associated, in recent history, with blighted buildings and the occasional seedy showbar. For politicians such as Councilman Reggie Brown, creative solutions are sometimes necessary. Other times, less creative but equally necessary solutions are also […]

A.G. GancarskiDecember 7, 2015

Mia Jones was picked Monday as chairwoman of the Duval County Legislative Delegation during its meeting at Jacksonville’s City Hall. Jay Fant was chosen vice chairman. The delegation also decided that members could “attend” a subcommittee meeting via conferencing technology. A quorum can now be reached with a minimum of two members being present, with the […]

A.G. GancarskiDecember 7, 2015

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He’s likely running unopposed until term limits kick in, but HD 15 Republican Jay Fant is still raising money anyway for his re-election bid. The Jacksonville Republican raised $3,000 in November, with Big Pharma PAC PHRMA maxing out, and Merck going $500 deep. Expenditures, which totaled $1,055, included the usual $500 monthly retainer to Front Line […]

A.G. GancarskiDecember 7, 2015

One of the leading pieces of documentary evidence in favor of the expansion of the Human Rights Ordinance has been Six Words. This documentary will again be aired on local television: at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, on WJXT TV 4. This 40-minute documentary, “Six Words,” that Jimmy Midyette from the Jacksonville Coalition for Equality described […]

Jax

Why Danny Becton flipped on the amphitheater vote

Jax City Council approves EverBank Field upgrades 19-0, a “legacy for this council”

Jax Council Prez Greg Anderson lines up behind Enterprise Florida reforms

JEA Agreement meeting addresses contribution “floor”

Lenny Curry supporters’ PAC spends big in November

HD 16’s Dick Kravitz clears $10,000 in November fundraising

Jax Council members meet over Beaver Street rezoning

Duval delegation chooses Mia Jones as chair, hears 60-plus speakers

Jay Fant posts $3,000 in September fundraising

“Six Words” to be shown on WJXT Saturday evening