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A.G. GancarskiOctober 28, 2015

On Wednesday morning, the Jacksonville City Council Public Service Grants committee continued its efforts to refine the PSG Committee processes. The process, described as “broken” and “lacking credibility,” was a major sticking point in August and September budget talks. Some divergence among committee members could be observed in the utility of Requests for Proposals, with committee […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 28, 2015

On Wednesday morning, the Jacksonville City Council Executive Personnel Committee, including Council members Bill Gulliford, Lori Boyer, John Crescimbeni and Chairman Greg Anderson met briefly to discuss increases in salaries for staff and council members. Arguably the four most powerful council members, they almost invariably drive debate and frame narratives. Councilman Matt Schellenberg introduced a bill […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 28, 2015

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In an extended written statement, former Jacksonville Planning Commissioner Joey McKinnon addressed the vote that saw him removed in favor of his next door neighbor, Abel Harding. Over the past several months, I have been very proud to volunteer for the City on the Planning Commission and hope the short time that I got to serve made a […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 27, 2015

Jacksonville’s City Council meeting on Tuesday night was light in terms of agenda items; expectations going in were for some fireworks on the Planning Commission removal of Lisa King and Joey McKinnon, and, perhaps, council scrutiny of the embattled Inspector General Thomas Cline. As expected, King and McKinnon were removed in favor of Lenny Curry […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 27, 2015

On Tuesday at Jacksonville City Hall, Mayor Lenny Curry was joined by local luminaries to promote an economic development deal. The subject was an event the city news office billed in advance as “an exciting announcement in which 300 new local jobs may be added as a result of a financial services company’s expansion in […]

Melissa RossOctober 27, 2015

A chastened Tennessee pastor and nonprofit CEO has promised to make a laundry list of fixes at a troubled Jacksonville Section 8 housing complex after media reports uncovered deplorable conditions at the city’s notorious Westside Eureka Garden complex. “I am not a slumlord,” said the Rev. Richard Hamlet during an appearance on WJCT’s First Coast Connect. […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 26, 2015

Storm clouds brewed over the main branch of the Jacksonville Public Library on Monday, as the talk inside centered on the Skyway. A one-hour subcommittee meeting preceded the first public forum about what to do with the outmoded conveyance. Like a VCR or compact disc player, the once state-of-the-art train system now requires either overhaul, […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 26, 2015

On Monday, members of the St. Johns River Ferry Commission met with representatives of the Jacksonville Transportation Authority and representatives of the City Finance Department to discuss future funding for the St. Johns River Ferry … and ultimately, “whose baby” (and responsibility) the ferry is. To this end, an agreement transfer subcommittee will be formed, including Mike Weinstein, […]

Melissa RossOctober 26, 2015

In an email to supporters and media outlets, the Florida Family Policy Council is urging Governor Rick Scott to follow Texas’ lead in defunding Planned Parenthood in the state. “Texas has done exactly what we are asking Governor Rick Scott to do in Florida: namely completely defunding Planned Parenthood and stopping any more taxpayer funds from […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 26, 2015

In a bill to be introduced at Jacksonville’s City Council this week, the name of Jeanne Miller will be advanced for membership to the Jacksonville Transportation Authority Board. Miller would replace Ali Korman Shelton, who is one of the senior staffers in the administration of Lenny Curry. Miller, the Executive Director of the Jacksonville Civic Council, has worked in the […]

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“Broken” Jax Public Service Grants process fixes discussed in committee

Jax City Council looks to boost staff pay, personal compensation

Joey McKinnon: fighting Jax Planning Commission removal was matter of “principle”

Jax City Council OKs Planning Commission moves, scrutinizes inspector general

Lenny Curry, Jacksonville leaders trumpet 300 new jobs from Fidelity Investments

Eureka Garden chief: “I am not a slumlord”

Skyway commission has 3rd meeting on “vision”

Future St. Johns River Ferry funding proceeds like custody battle

Email insights: Florida Family Policy Council says follow Texas’ lead, defund Planned Parenthood

Jeanne Miller proposed for JTA Board