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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 […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 26, 2015

A bill just introduced in Jacksonville’s City Council by Councilwoman Katrina Brown seems to be a proposed altering of the budget process, pushing for consideration in August by the Committee of the Whole. The bill seems to circumvent the Finance Committee’s exhaustive review of the Budget process, instead placing the responsibility on the entire body. […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 26, 2015

As FloridaPolitics.com wrote last week, there are some existential questions about the Neighborhood Improvement and Community Enhancement Committee, and at least one regular has had enough, getting nasty about NICE in an email to Mayor Lenny Curry and Council President Greg Anderson. Saying that the “NICE Committee is ineffective” and “leadership needs a change,” the […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 26, 2015

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In a letter last week, the Eureka Gardens Tenants Association wrote HUD Secretary Julian Castro to continue its pressure on HUD to resolve “numerous conditions in our homes that are in direct conflict with HUD’s policy of providing safe, decent and affordable housing.” The letter contends that “practices in place at our complex may involve […]

Drew WilsonOctober 26, 2015

Miami attorney and Democrat Ivette Gonzalez officially announced her campaign in House District 103 on Monday after filing for the seat last week. “Like most Floridians, I’m fed up with the dysfunction that has taken hold of Tallahassee. It’s apparent that solving the problems facing our communities has taken a backseat to petty partisanship,” Gonzalez […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 26, 2015

Jacksonville’s City Council meets on Tuesday, and it could be a meeting dominated as much by interpersonal conflict as by legislation. One topic worthy of note: the presentation of Inspector General Thomas Cline. He gave a shaky performance last week in front of the Inspector General Selection and Retention Committee in presenting his six-month review. […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 26, 2015

Along with a couple of thousand others, Duval GOP Chairman Lake Ray attended the Donald Trump rally at the Jacksonville Landing on Saturday. He and other local GOP luminaries briefly met the Republican front-runner at the event, Ray said. “It was great to see people come out,” Ray said, adding that Trump is “the first of […]

Drew WilsonOctober 23, 2015

An independent business group said Thursday it will endorse Republican candidate Dean Asher in the Senate District 13 race. The National Federation of Independent Businesses, which represents 325,000 small-business owners, announced their support and presented the Orlando-area real estate broker and former Florida Realtors president with a check during a luncheon Thursday. “NFIB represents every […]

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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

Jacksonville bill seeks to alter yearly budget process

Jax resident gets nasty about NICE Committee

Eureka Gardens tenants appeal to HUD for relief

Ivette Gonzalez vows to put aside “ego-driven politics” in HD 103 run

Inspector general, Planning Commission to take center stage at Jax council meeting

Duval GOP Chairman Lake Ray talks Donald Trump, debate watch party

Independent business group endorses Dean Asher in SD 13 race