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A.G. GancarskiJune 6, 2016

As torrential rains and high winds buffet points to the south and the west, Jacksonville braces for whatever impact Tropical Storm Colin will present later on Monday and Tuesday morning. To that end, an afternoon press briefing was held by Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry on Monday. Curry noted that the current state of emergency includes Duval […]

A.G. GancarskiJune 6, 2016

The concept of “grit” has become increasingly popular of late, aided and abetted by the release of a book (“GRIT: The Power of Passion and Perseverance“) by MacArthur Genius Fellow Angela Duckworth. Duckworth, a former consultant who took a job teaching public school in New York City, learned that IQ was not the sole predictor of success […]

A.G. GancarskiJune 6, 2016

In April, Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry appointed Dawn Lockhart to be the new director of strategic partnerships, saying Lockhart “brings a wealth of experience, leadership and a robust professional network to this role,” which would help on “building and strengthening the City of Jacksonville’s partnerships with our local nonprofit and philanthropic sectors.” More details about the position […]

A.G. GancarskiJune 6, 2016

Monday’s meeting of the Jacksonville City Council Finance Committee included a discussion of Zika, expansion of the role of the inspector general, and approval of a July 18 date for Mayor Lenny Curry‘s budget address. All measures approved will require full Council approval next Tuesday. — 2016-320 would move $122,554 from the mosquito control fund balance to […]

A.G. GancarskiJune 2, 2016

The cold war between the executive branch and the police and fire pension fund in Jacksonville keeps heating up on the legal front. At the heart of it all: questions about the city charter, the function of independent authorities, and whether the pension fund is co-equal, in legal terms, with the government of the city […]

A.G. GancarskiJune 1, 2016

Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry and General Counsel Jason Gabriel have taken aim at the “arrogance and disregard for taxpayers” and “a blatant disregard of public records law” by the Police and Fire Pension Fund, as it relates to soliciting Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi‘s opinion on the legality of the PFPF’s Senior Staff Voluntary Retirement Fund. To that end, Curry […]

A.G. GancarskiJune 1, 2016

Jacksonville isn’t exactly sitting in Hurricane Alley. But on Wednesday, Mayor Lenny Curry said that’s “no reason for complacency.” Curry, who cited “public safety” as a “top priority of [his] administration,” issued brief remarks before a media tour of the emergency operations center. The facility, in a former Federal Reserve building, has all of the earmarks […]

A.G. GancarskiJune 1, 2016

In 2014, Holiday Hill Elementary on Jacksonville’s Southside began a tradition that carries through to this day: the Morning Mile. Each morning during the school year, students, teachers, parents and administrators run or walk a mile … an important physical component, especially given that physical education is a once-a-week activity in school. PTA mom Amy […]

A.G. GancarskiJune 1, 2016

Criticism is mounting of the Aug. 30 Jacksonville pension tax referendum, which would, if passed, extend the half-cent infrastructure sales tax from 2030 until 2060, or whenever current pension debt is retired. The mayor of Neptune Beach, Harriet Pruette, emailed Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry in May, hoping to ensure the beach communities aren’t left out in the […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 27, 2016

Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry and Councilman Garrett Dennis have a lot in common. Party labels notwithstanding, the Democratic councilman has been a reliable ally of the Republican mayor on issues in their first year in office. Both men have gotten more done for the beleaguered residents of Eureka Garden in the last several months than any Jacksonville politicians […]

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A sign that reads, Gaza Solidarity Encampment, is seen during the Pro-Palestinians protest at the Columbia University campus in New York, Monday April 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)

Jax preps for TS Colin; Lenny Curry says to ‘expect the unexpected’

Richard Corcoran wants you to read ‘Grit’

City of Jacksonville’s Director of Strategic Partnerships position takes shape

Jax Finance Committee talks Zika, Inspector General, mayoral budget address date

Jax General Counsel slams JPFPF subversion of his legal authority, city charter

Lenny Curry writes Pam Bondi, says Jax PFPF ‘ignore[s] the law’

Jacksonville gears up for hurricane season

Lenny Curry joins Jax schoolkids on ‘Morning Mile’

Jax Mayor Lenny Curry answers the pension tax critics

Lenny Curry, Garrett Dennis talk water safety, drowning prevention