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A.G. GancarskiDecember 1, 2015

The vote, much like the Jaguars’ game against New England this year, was never in doubt. With heavy backing from the Lenny Curry administration throughout the process, Jacksonville City Council’s Recreation, Community Development, Public Health, and Safety Committee unanimously OK’d the city’s $45 million allocation for the improvements to EverBank Field, which include a covered practice […]

A.G. GancarskiDecember 1, 2015

It’s unknown at press time whether Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry is making a list or checking it twice. What is known, however, is that Jacksonville’s City Hall will hold an Holiday-themed open house Wednesday night at Art Walk, and the mayor and the First Lady will be central to it. “Christmas is such a special time […]

Melissa RossNovember 30, 2015

By turns funny and rueful, Houston Mayor Annise Parker urged Duval County Democrats to learn from her city’s recent bruising turn in the national spotlight over the routing of its “HERO” ordinance by not making the same mistakes of her administration. “When the stupid comments start, don’t roll your eyes,” she told the 2015 Blue […]

A.G. GancarskiNovember 30, 2015

A delightful #jaxpol subplot has been the continuing controversy over what gifts are acceptable outlays from the Jacksonville Jaguars to Jacksonville’s City Council members and members of the executive branch. Even as Jacksonville public officials wrestle over the seemingly inevitable $45 million capital outlay on the latest round of stadium improvements, with THREE more committees […]

A.G. GancarskiNovember 30, 2015

A news release from Cindy Watson, executive director of the Jacksonville Area Sexual Minority Youth Network (JASMYN), celebrates what she calls “the first steps toward an AIDS-Free Generation in Jacksonville!” “Two champions have stepped up to help us: The Delores Barr Weaver Fund at The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida will match every dollar donated to JASMYN […]

A.G. GancarskiNovember 30, 2015

A packed Jacksonville City Council Finance Committee meeting Monday included what Chairman Bill Gulliford described as a “dog and pony show” related to Jaguars stadium upgrades and an update on the Police and Fire Pension Fund imbroglio, among other issues. If this were pro wrestling, it would be a supercard. Paul Harden, the Jacksonville Jaguars’ superlobbyist, was on […]

Melissa RossNovember 30, 2015

Back in 2012, he was one of a chorus of evangelical pastors in North Florida speaking out against updating Jacksonville’s human rights ordinance to cover LGBT citizens from discrimination in jobs, housing and public accommodations. But now, the Reverend R.L. Gundy has changed his mind. “There’s no conflict between your Biblical stance and the issue. […]

A.G. GancarskiNovember 30, 2015

In the wake of last week’s piece about Republican 4th Circuit State Attorney candidate Wes White hiring two folks on opposite sides of the debate on Jacksonville Human Rights Ordinance Expansion to collect petitions, White wants to set the record straight. Regarding one petition collector, Raymond Johnson, who enthusiastically advocates against codifying protections for LGBT people into […]

A.G. GancarskiNovember 27, 2015

A movement is afoot, as we reported on Tuesday, among certain pastors to push toward a referendum on the Human Rights Ordinance, as opposed to a Council vote. The referendum in Houston managed to undo the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance. Uncoincidentally, Houston pastors were recently in town talking to Jacksonville counterparts. Is this a serious […]

Melissa RossNovember 26, 2015

After facing intense backlash from a spirited and feisty local food truck community, this week Jacksonville City Councilman Reggie Brown withdrew his proposed ordinance that would have placed new restrictions on the popular restaurants on wheels. Brown backed down after the “truckies” showed up to City Council and squawked, loudly, about the move toward stricter […]

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2nd Jax city panel, recreation committee, OKs Jaguars’ amphitheater bill

For Jacksonville’s Art Walk, it’s a Lenny Curry Christmas

Houston Mayor Annise Parker to Duval Dems: “address stupid comments head-on”

Jaguars lobbyist Paul Harden mansplains, throws shade at Jax Ethics office

JASMYN takes steps toward “AIDS-free generation” in Jacksonville

Jax Finance Committee OKs amphitheater deal

Jax pastor R.L. Gundy on HRO switch: “we cannot discriminate”

Wes White: “Raymond Johnson was hired to collect petitions”

Jax Democratic Council members discuss potential HRO referendum

This Thanksgiving, no one is more thankful than Jax food truck owners