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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 […]

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. […]

Phil AmmannOctober 26, 2015

Hillsborough County Commissioners Sandy Murman and Ken Hagan possibly violated Florida Sunshine Laws when they failed to produce public records requested months ago. However, after a 10 News investigation, WTSP reporter Noah Pransky says one Commissioner is apologizing while the other blames county workers. The situation stems from an inquiry into the murky relationship between […]

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, […]

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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”

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”

After several requests, Hillsborough commissioners produce Beth Leytham emails they said didn’t exist

Skyway commission has 3rd meeting on “vision”