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Brendan FarringtonMay 21, 2016

There’s nothing like a common enemy to help Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders supporters come together in harmony, as was the case Saturday as the Florida Democratic Party rallied against Donald Trump, the likely Republican nominee who at one point was compared to an alligator running loose in a fast food restaurant. Democrats backing each […]

Mitch PerryMay 17, 2016

Democrats in Kentucky and Oregon go to the polls tonight, and all indications are Bernie Sanders will win at least one those two contests. Not that it will make much of a dent in Hillary Clinton‘s delegate lead. The way the party apportions delegates, he’s simply not going to be able to catch up by next […]

Drew WilsonApril 28, 2016

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U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio called on Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro to fix his agency’s “faulty” inspection process Wednesday after meeting with Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry and Councilman Garrett Dennis. “What is happening in Jacksonville has unearthed a problem that must be resolved, and we remain committed to protecting the health and safety […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 27, 2016

Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry will be in Washington DC this afternoon, meeting with HUD Secretary Julian Castro and Sen. Marco Rubio in separate meetings. Castro is on Curry’s schedule at 1:30, and Rubio at 4. Expected topics: Global Ministries Foundation properties, including Washington Heights and Eureka Garden. Rubio has called attention to the issue on the Senate floor this […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 21, 2016

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On Wednesday, Jacksonville city officials, including Mayor Lenny Curry and Councilman Tommy Hazouri, visited Washington Heights. The Global Ministries Foundation’s 200-unit HUD complex has many of the same issues as Eureka Gardens, say the electeds, including mold and public safety concerns. Curry told FloridaPolitics.com this was one of his many “neighborhood walks” in which he goes into […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 20, 2016

Washington Heights is just one of a few questionable HUD complexes owned and run by the Global Ministries Foundation. Some politicians, such as district Councilman Reggie Brown, have sent mixed signals regarding getting timely redress for the beleaguered tenants of the Northwest Jacksonville complex. Others, however, are moving more expeditiously. Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry is primary among […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 6, 2016

Since we don’t know who the presidential nominees are yet, it’s insanely premature to speculate on who might be the vice-presidential candidates, right? Of course not. Actually, the reason I’m even thinking of this today is that my original story idea for this column is being banked for a future story. But I thought about […]

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 […]

Mitch PerryJune 11, 2015

Charlie Crist’s narrow loss last fall to Rick Scott was devastating for the Democratic Party of Florida, but hope springs eternal when it comes to 2016. To prepare for next year’s battles, as well as just getting together and having a good time, over 1,200 Florida Democrats from across the state will regroup and get fired up […]

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All calm as Bernie Sanders, Hillary Clinton supporters gather in Florida

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Marco Rubio calls on HUD to fix ‘faulty’ inspection process in Jacksonville

Lenny Curry to meet with federal officials Wednesday about HUD properties

Lenny Curry, Tommy Hazouri talk Washington Heights

Lenny Curry, Tommy Hazouri press for action on Washington Heights in Jax

Mitch Perry Report for 1.6.15 – Are Nikki Haley and Julian Castro top picks for VP?

Eureka Gardens tenants appeal to HUD for relief

Florida Democrats prepare to party this Saturday night in Hollywood