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Melissa RossMarch 2, 2015

Jacksonville mayoral candidate Bill Bishop‘s latest campaign salvo is working to emphasize the unitary nature of the March elections. “Republican? Democrat? Independent? Undecided? The March 24th Election for Mayor is a UNITARY ELECTION,” the e-blast reads, “which means you can vote for any candidate you believe would be the BEST MAYOR for Jacksonville regardless of […]

Melissa RossMarch 2, 2015

Jacksonville mayoral candidate Bill Bishop‘s latest campaign salvo is working to emphasize the unitary nature of the March elections. “Republican? Democrat? Independent? Undecided? The March 24th Election for Mayor is a UNITARY ELECTION,” the e-blast reads, “which means you can vote for any candidate you believe would be the BEST MAYOR for Jacksonville regardless of […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 26, 2015

There are a lot of candidate forums in Jacksonville. But for sheer magnitude and importance, it’s hard to top the St. Paul AME Church forum. This is especially true for city wide candidates who hope to reach out to African American voters. Tonight, people tell me, was the liveliest yet. Hundreds of likely voters jammed […]

Kevin MeerschaertFebruary 26, 2015

As Jacksonville officials met Thursday for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to open the newly renovated Southbank Riverwalk, they also unveiled a new project designed to bring more events downtown. Built in 1985, the original wooden Riverwalk had fallen into disrepair. The $17 million project replaced the structure with a multi-colored concrete path stretching 4,000 feet. Approved by […]

Melissa RossFebruary 25, 2015

Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown is fond of the phrase “next level.” It’s the way he describes his vision for where he wants to take the city. Despite taking some ribbing for frequently using the term in most of his stump speeches, Brown has adopted it as his catchphrase. And now, he’s putting it into a […]

Melissa RossFebruary 25, 2015

Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown is fond of the phrase “next level.” It’s the way he describes his vision for where he wants to take the city. Despite taking some ribbing for frequently using the term in most of his stump speeches, Brown has adopted it as his catchphrase. And now, he’s putting it into a […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 24, 2015

The war of words that has characterized the 2015 Jacksonville Mayoral Campaign continues without any sign of an armistice, as the Lenny Curry Press Team has sent out a lengthy email attacking Mayor Alvin Brown on two fronts. The first point of attack: that Brown is a Democrat. To that end, the email offers a David Letterman style Top […]

Melissa RossFebruary 23, 2015

In a rare media appearance, Jacksonville mayoral candidate Omega Allen drew voluminous commentary on social media Monday morning after saying on the air she believes homosexuality is “a choice.” Allen was a guest on the program I host, WJCT’s First Coast Connect. After fielding several calls and emails about her position on the city’s human […]

Melissa RossFebruary 23, 2015

In a rare media appearance, Jacksonville mayoral candidate Omega Allen drew voluminous commentary on social media Monday morning after saying on the air she believes homosexuality is “a choice.” Allen was a guest on the program I host, WJCT’s First Coast Connect. After fielding several calls and emails about her position on the city’s human […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 23, 2015

The Jacksonville Mayoral Debate schedule is starting to take shape, and Mayor Alvin Brown will be participating in at least two upcoming debates, discussing his “record of accomplishment for Jacksonville”, according to a release from his campaign. The first debate agreed to will be on Thursday, March 12 at 7:00 PM, at WJCT-TV, and will be […]

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Jennifer Barbosa. Image via campaign website.

Bill Bishop: Whatever party you're part of, vote for me!

Bill Bishop: Whatever party you’re part of, vote for me!

Alvin Brown and Bill Bishop no show St. Paul AME forum

Jax launches revamped Southbank Riverwalk, announces new event venue

Alvin Brown uses catchphrase “next level” to push social media campaign

Alvin Brown uses catchphrase "next level" to push social media campaign

Email insights: Lenny Curry campaign slams Alvin Brown for being a Democrat, not being a lawyer

Jacksonville mayoral candidate: Homosexuality is “a choice”

Jacksonville mayoral candidate: Homosexuality is "a choice"

Alvin Brown campaign announces participation in 2 Jax mayoral debates