Jax

A.G. GancarskiAugust 24, 2015

The highlight of Monday afternoon’s St. Johns River Ferry Commission meeting, without question, was the review of the proposed transfer agreement between the city of Jacksonville and the Jacksonville Transportation Authority. There have been many twists and turns, yet it appears that the two parties are on track for a March 31 transfer. Though it […]

Melissa RossAugust 24, 2015

Presiding over a new City Council of fresh faces, bullish on job growth and downtown development, and pushing infrastructure improvements in rapidly fraying corners of the city, Jacksonville City Council President Greg Anderson says it’s a new era at City Hall, as his goals align with new mayor Lenny Curry. “I think the communication level has […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 24, 2015

On Monday afternoon, Jacksonville City Council members Bill Gulliford and Lori Boyer were joined by Kerri Stewart, Chief of Staff for the Lenny Curry administration, to hash out the details of 2015-519, a bill that would raise the admissible value of donated properties from $25K to $50K. This bill has not been without controversy. In Finance Committee last week, […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 24, 2015

In July, the Duval County unemployment rate was up by .1 percent to 6.1 percent, according to figures from the city of Jacksonville. The rate had held steady at 6 percent in the preceding two months. However, the number in July 2014 was 7.3 percent. These numbers mirror .1 percent monthly upticks in Florida and […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 24, 2015

Last week, the city of Jacksonville’s lead veteran outreach specialist, Ricky Lewis, tendered his resignation. We see many resignation letters lately, of course. This one stands out because it spotlights issues that the Lenny Curry administration, and its new military affairs specialist Bill Spann, will have to address for veterans of the current era. “When I first started […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 24, 2015

11201182_660481747422486_2446576573855531870_n-1024x1024.jpg

In what could be construed as a shot across the bow of the Lenny Curry administration, the office of Councilman Tommy Hazouri this weekend advanced an ambitious proposal to expand the library’s collection budget and increase allocations to Urban Core libraries. The moves would expand service hours and add more services to address the outcome […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 23, 2015

Don’t expect to see Marty Fiorentino, Peter Rummell, John Rood, Ed Burr, Steve Diebenow or Ty Petway at Jacksonville’s City Council meeting on Tuesday. Those names, and those of a couple of dozen other #jaxpol heavy hitters, are on the committee for a Jeb Bush fundraiser at Grape and Grain in San Marco Tuesday evening at 5:30. We reported first on […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 22, 2015

Though Florida Politics did not cover last week’s Jacksonville Parks, Recreation and Community Services meeting, we were able to obtain administration notes from the session, which give a strong sense as to City Council priorities that the Lenny Curry team found notable. Councilwoman Lori Boyer wondered “What funding is in our budget for the Jacksonville Day Resource Center?” As well, […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 22, 2015

Expect an appointment heavy agenda at Tuesday’s Jacksonville City Council meeting, as the Lenny Curry administration introduces nine appointments via the following bills. 2015-602: Jacksonville Port Authority – Appointment of John Rood 2015-603: Jacksonville Aviation Authority – Appointment of Jay Demetree 2015-604: Jacksonville Aviation Authority – Appointment of Russell Thomas 2015-605: Art in Public Places – Appointment […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 22, 2015

Last week, the City of Jacksonville’s Information Technology chief, Usha Mohan, officially resigned her service with the City of Jacksonville. During the June transition period, the Information Technology budget hearing had its contentious moments, with questions ranging from use of reserve and surplus funds to workforce allocation. Emails between Mohan and Chief Administrative Office Sam Mousa on the […]

Jax
One of several proposed designs for Florida's new Margaritaville license plates. Image via the office of Rep. Linda Chaney.

JTA set for 3/31 St. Johns River Ferry transfer

Jax Council Prez Greg Anderson: “We can’t damage our river”

Jax City Council subcommittee discusses property donation bill

Duval County unemployment up slightly in July

Outgoing veteran outreach specialist asks how Jax will deal with homeless female vets

Tommy Hazouri floats proposal to “rebuild” Jax library system

Jax GOP establishment welcomes Jeb Bush Jr. on Tuesday

Lenny Curry administration notes from Jax Parks and Rec budget meeting

Slew of Lenny Curry appointments at Jax Council meeting

Usha Mohan resigns from COJ