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A.G. GancarskiMarch 19, 2015

The final mayoral candidate interview heading up to Tuesday’s election happened Thursday morning, when Omega Allen appeared on First Coast Connect on WJCT-FM. The previous time Allen was on the show, she made news by claiming that “homosexuality is a choice,” a statement she seemingly has been walking back since. Allen also held a press conference a week […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 18, 2015

The second Jacksonville mayoral debate involved the three major candidates — Bill Bishop, Lenny Curry, and Mayor Alvin Brown — along with the fourth candidate, NPA mayoral hopeful Omega Allen. At this point in the campaign, the positions have been established, as have the major topics: public safety, dredging the St. Johns River, and the Police and Fire […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 18, 2015

We are just hours away from the final Jacksonville mayoral debate preceding the First Election, to be held at Jacksonville University and televised at 8 p.m. on WJXT-TV. It’s the only debate to include all four candidates: Omega Allen, Bill Bishop, Lenny Curry, and Mayor Alvin Brown. For at least two of the candidates, it’s their final chance to make their […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 18, 2015

Florida Family Action is emailing Jacksonville voters, offering its support to “City Council candidates [who] oppose granting special rights based on ‘sexual orientation’ and ‘gender identity’ and support Natural Marriage and Religious Freedom.” The message also opposes candidates who support what the group calls “gay rights” legislation. The group’s “voter guide” lists the city council candidates […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 18, 2015

On today’s episode of First Coast Connect on WJCT-FM, Jacksonville Mayoral Candidate Bill Bishop took calls from listeners. Bishop has been the beneficiary of favorable coverage on this program, yet like Lenny Curry yesterday, Bishop dealt with tough questions from the NPR affiliate’s listeners and guest host Jessica Palombo. The most surprising takeaway from this performance will be for Bishop’s […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 17, 2015

On a sunny March afternoon with the spring heat cooled by a persistent breeze off the St Johns River, Lenny Curry brought starpower to a rally on Jacksonville’s Southbank. It came in the form of former Texas governor and potential Republican presidential candidate Rick Perry. “4:30 on a Tuesday afternoon,” Curry said, looking over the crowd. “We’re […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 17, 2015

Hot on the heels of Jake Godbold endorsing Mayor Alvin Brown for re-election comes an endorsement from yet another two-term former mayor — this time going Lenny Curry’s way. John Peyton Tuesday endorsed Curry via a written statement. “Today, I proudly endorse Lenny Curry to be Jacksonville’s next mayor,” wrote Peyton, who added that he believes Curry is […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 17, 2015

At the Mary L. Singleton Senior Center, Mayor Alvin Brown got one of the most significant endorsements of his reelection campaign, via former two-term Democratic Mayor Jake Godbold, who was remembered fondly by the couple hundred senior citizens in attendance, at an event that was equal parts birthday celebration for Godbold and a campaign event […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 17, 2015

Jacksonville mayoral candidate Lenny Curry took calls on First Coast Connect on WJCT-FM Tuesday. Aside from the expected question about expanding Human Rights Ordinance protections to the LGBT community, there weren’t many points of contention or surprise in the questions, which allowed Curry to introduce to this particular audience many of the themes he has used this campaign season. […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 17, 2015

Jacksonville mayoral candidate Lenny Curry took calls on First Coast Connect on WJCT-FM Tuesday. Aside from the expected question about expanding Human Rights Ordinance protections to the LGBT community, there weren’t many points of contention or surprise in the questions, which allowed Curry to introduce to this particular audience many of the themes he has used this campaign season. […]

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Omega Allen talks HRO and women’s “intuition” on WJCT

Final Jax mayoral debate offers preview of runoff

Final Jacksonville mayoral debate before First Election is tonight

Florida Family Action mailer offers “voter alert” on “gay rights” push

Bill Bishop pivots to the right on Jax radio appearance

Rick Perry, Lenny Curry draw hundreds to rush hour rally

John Peyton endorses Lenny Curry for Jacksonville mayor

Jake Godbold endorses Alvin Brown for re-election

Lenny Curry takes calls on WJCT's First Coast Connect

Lenny Curry takes calls on WJCT’s First Coast Connect