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A.G. GancarskiOctober 29, 2015

The term “forensic audit” is appropriate given the long-awaited deep dive into the Jacksonville Police and Fire Pension Fund, as more than a few people would like to bury the whole thing. Appropriately released in Halloween week, it is a frightful compendium of the ghosts of a bad deal made decades ago, combined with a […]

Melissa RossOctober 29, 2015

Reports of Jeb Bush’s demise are premature, says the man who wrote the book on his tenure as Florida governor. “As someone who has written about him, what I will say is, he is not a quitter. He is a fierce competitor. I think he’ll fight to the end,” author and University of North Florida […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 29, 2015

The extended drama over Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry and his decision to remake the city’s Planning Commission to accord with his “vision” is over, and former Chair Lisa King is the most high-profile casualty. In a written statement on Wednesday, King looked back at her tenure, her battle, and looked forward as well. Describing the 13 to 5 […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 29, 2015

In a statement released on Wednesday afternoon, 4th District State Attorney Angela Corey announced two more key endorsements: those of Duval County Property Appraiser Jerry Holland and former Sheriff John Rutherford. The statement notes that “both of these men are well respected in the Fourth Judicial Circuit. Mr. Holland is the former Jacksonville City Council President and former […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 29, 2015

During the Jacksonville mayoral race earlier this year, a narrative emerged. The road to the Presidency went through Jacksonville. And to that end, a Republican mayor was seen as a necessary component to a larger national electoral strategy. Perhaps uncoincidentally, would-be favorite sons Marco Rubio and Jeb Bush both endorsed Lenny Curry. Though the Bush endorsement was seen […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 28, 2015

On Wednesday afternoon, Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry and Council President Greg Anderson said Google is considering Jacksonville for “ultra-high-speed Internet access” via Google Fiber. This was billed in advance as a “significant announcement” regarding advancement in Jacksonville’s tech infrastructure, one with tangible results in economic development. With local luminaries such as Susie Wiles, Michael Munz and […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 28, 2015

[Updated 3:10 PM with Lenny Curry comments] In a Wednesday afternoon press conference, Jacksonville City Council Finance Committee Chair Bill Gulliford put the perpetually embattled Police and Fire Pension Fund on blast, in the wake of the long-awaited results of the forensic audit. Adding to the intrigue: former PFPF director John Keane had not seen the […]

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 […]

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This exhibit celebrates late-blooming artistry, proving it’s never too late for bold creativity.

The Jax PFPF forensic audit: a Halloween horror show

Matt Corrigan on Jeb Bush: “I think he’ll fight to the end”

Lisa King reflects on her Planning Commission tenure

Jerry Holland, John Rutherford endorse Angela Corey

Duval GOP debate watch party sees passion for Donald Trump, Marco Rubio, Ted Cruz

Lenny Curry, Greg Anderson announce Google Fiber pilot project

Bill Gulliford blasts Jax PFPF in wake of forensic audit

“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”