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A.G. GancarskiJuly 1, 2015

The number of Lenny Curry campaign events I covered is definitely in three figures. A common thread for many of them was how below the radar they were. Endorsement events at local businesses. A speech to the Visit Jacksonville forum. An appearance at the recreation center in Grand Park. And so on. The media wasn’t at […]

A.G. GancarskiJune 25, 2015

With less than a week to go until the inauguration of Jacksonville Mayor-elect Lenny Curry, a question some have is what to expect in his inauguration speech. Two things are for certain: His remarks will be directed toward a unified vision for Jacksonville, and will not be overly long, according to Curry spokesman Brian Hughes. “Mayor-elect Curry […]

A.G. GancarskiJune 18, 2015

To borrow a phrase, “here’s what we know (and don’t know) about the Lenny Curry administration.” What we know: Sam Mousa is the new Chief Administrative Officer. What can Jacksonville expect? Well, I’ve spent the last four days listening to the man talk as real with me in the room typing every word as he would if […]

A.G. GancarskiJune 11, 2015

Florida Politics has obtained a cache of emails related to Jacksonville Mayor-elect Lenny Curry’s transition. The emails date back to May 22. They provide an invaluable record of the transition, as the self-styled “transformational mayor” moves quickly from the seemingly perpetual candidate to the city of Jacksonville’s chief executive. To highlight the nature of the […]

A.G. GancarskiJune 2, 2015

Late Tuesday afternoon, Mayor-elect Lenny Curry announced his transition policy committee leaders. The names include both Republicans and Democrats, giving insight into his stated desire to be a “mayor for all of Jacksonville.” The subcommittee chairs are : The Honorable John Delaney, president, University of North Florida – Chair for “Economic Development” The Rev. Fred Newbill, pastor, […]

A.G. GancarskiJune 1, 2015

At last Tuesday’s Jacksonville City Council meeting, Mayor Elect Lenny Curry spoke about the campaign being over and coming together as “One Jacksonville.” Some cynics have framed that as just rhetoric. What’s clear though is that Curry means it. Having talked to quite a few Democrats who have been elected to City Council to start next […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 29, 2015

As part of the transition process, the political appointees of the Alvin Brown administration have been asked to tender their resignation letters effective July 1, an internal administration source confirmed Friday afternoon. That’s part of the usual transition process between administrations and has happened between every mayor in Jacksonville history. The transition started in earnest […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 28, 2015

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Looking at the 2015 Jacksonville Campaign, Kevin Cate asserts that Democrats can learn lessons for the future. One important lesson: outspend your opponent 2 to 1 on TV, as Lenny Curry did Alvin Brown. Cate contends that Brown suffered from a spending deficit, as well as from a “self-inflicted late start to the campaign,” both […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 20, 2015

With the Mayor’s Office, the Sheriff’s Office, and eight city council seats up for grabs on Tuesday evening, there’s no shortage of winners and losers emerging from Jacksonville’s elections. In some cases, they’re pretty obvious; in other cases, they bear explanation. Winners Robin Lumb — The Duval GOP chairman, who took over the local party […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 20, 2015

A year ago, a small cadre of party insiders and money men were the only ones who could be said to believe that Lenny Curry had what it took to be mayor of Jacksonville. Up against a charismatic incumbent with high approval ratings, people said he was foolish to even try. Fast forward to May […]

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Jonathan Dickinson State Park. Image via Visit Florida.

It all has changed for Lenny Curry

Look for “optimistic vision” from Lenny Curry inauguration speech

What’s up with Susie Wiles? What about Mike Weinstein?

Emails provide fly-on-the-wall perspective inside Lenny Curry’s mayoral transition

Email insights: Lenny Curry transition committee leaders represent bipartisan approach

How Lenny Curry is reaching across party lines, and how the Jax Chamber may have the real political juice in 2015

Alvin Brown appointees are asked for resignation letters

Kevin Cate talks earned media and gives the secret to winning elections

Winners, losers emerge from Jacksonville’s elections

The making of the mayor: Lenny Curry’s rise to lead Jacksonville