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A.G. GancarskiAugust 28, 2017

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In Jacksonville’s House District 15, lawyer Wyman Duggan is making all the right moves in his bid to replace Rep. Jay Fant. The latest big reveal from the Jacksonville Republican: some of Jacksonville’s best and brightest — and most well-heeled — on his campaign finance committee. Co-chairing the committee: Jacksonville Republican legend John Falconetti (instrumental in getting Duggan to […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 4, 2016

At a special seven-hour meeting Wednesday evening, the Jacksonville City Council Land Use and Zoning (LUZ) committee discussed The Roost, a controversial restaurant development in Riverside. They didn’t get close to a vote, and the decision was made, before public comments, to adjourn until 4 p.m. Monday. **** Community outcry has beset the proposed project since […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 3, 2016

Former Jacksonville Sheriff John Rutherford is the frontrunner in the GOP race to succeed Ander Crenshaw in Congressional District 4, and his finance team reflects that status. GOP heavy hitters Ed Burr, Jay Demetree, Kent Stermon, and John Falconetti will lead the Rutherford money effort, drawing on decades of credibility and experience. Burr, the chairman of the Jacksonville Civic Council, […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 7, 2016

Sixth Congressional District candidate Brandon Patty made fundraising a priority in the early months of his campaign, raising $110,000 during his first three months in the race. “Combined with our strong grassroots organization, we’re laying the foundation for success in the primary and in November. In the weeks and months ahead, I’ll continue talking with the […]

A.G. GancarskiDecember 22, 2015

Jacksonville Aviation Authority mayoral appointees in a Dec. 15 “status report” letter to Mayor Lenny Curry reported a “strong financial year” and “recovery” from the 2007 recession. Revenues were up over 9 percent year over year in the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, outpacing a 5.1 percent increase in expenses, helping the JAA cash flow. […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 6, 2015

Whispers prior to Tuesday’s Jacksonville City Council Rules Committee meeting predicted a council member or two might say something about the wave of board and commission replacement appointments that dominated the agenda. Planning Commission Chairwoman Lisa King, whose replacement by Donald Adkison was on the agenda for the second reading, was in the house. So was […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 22, 2015

Expect an appointment heavy agenda at Tuesday’s Jacksonville City Council meeting, as the Lenny Curry administration introduces nine appointments via the following bills. 2015-602: Jacksonville Port Authority – Appointment of John Rood 2015-603: Jacksonville Aviation Authority – Appointment of Jay Demetree 2015-604: Jacksonville Aviation Authority – Appointment of Russell Thomas 2015-605: Art in Public Places – Appointment […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 20, 2015

As the Lenny Curry administration settles in, new appointees look to be advanced to various boards in the coming weeks. Mary Harvey and Lea Mahan are being advanced as a possible member of the Art in Public Places committee. Russ Thomas and Jay Demetree are potential appointees to the Jacksonville Aviation Authority. John Rood, a key supporter of Curry during his campaign, […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 18, 2015

Florida Politics has learned that Jay Demetree, one of the core supporters of the mayoral campaign of Lenny Curry, is in line to fill a vacancy on the Jacksonville Aviation Authority board. The Curry administration is seeking his appointment for the unexpired term ending Sept. 30, to be followed by another four-year term. Demetree chaired the “Fiscal Responsibility” […]

Melissa RossMay 27, 2015

“There are two things that are important in politics,” Mark Hanna, the late GOP U.S. senator from Ohio, once said. “The first is money, and I can’t remember what the second one is.” Most political observers across the state agree Lenny Curry beat Alvin Brown in the recent Jacksonville mayor’s race for several reasons. Topping […]

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Big names abound on HD 15 hopeful Wyman Duggan’s finance committee

Jax LUZ Committee discusses Roost, will resume action Monday

John Rutherford’s CD 4 campaign unveils high-powered finance team

CD 6 candidate Brandon Patty clears $110K in Q1 2016 fundraising

Jacksonville Aviation Authority reports “strong financial year” in status report

Tommy Hazouri: Lenny Curry board moves “emasculate” consolidated government

Slew of Lenny Curry appointments at Jax Council meeting

Potential new board appointees from Lenny Curry administration

Curry transition committee chairman in line for JAA post

Marty Fiorentino on Lenny Curry money machine: “We stuck together”