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A.G. GancarskiSeptember 1, 2015

The Jacksonville Public Library has had a rough decade. Ten years of budget cuts have taken the beleaguered JPL past the point of efficiency into the realm of austerity. However, of late there has been hope, says Barbara Gubbin, JPL director. In welcoming Mayor Lenny Curry, Gubbin mentioned that she and her staff have been on “tenterhooks,” […]

Melissa RossSeptember 1, 2015

Ousted Atlantic Beach Commissioner Maria Mark had a run-in with the police Monday night. As The Florida Times-Union reported, police say Mark tried to confront a resident who supported Mark’s opponent, new Commissioner-elect John Stinson. Mark told the T-U the last straw was a “hateful sign” in the homeowner’s yard that “stated Mark should have […]

A.G. GancarskiSeptember 1, 2015

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Of all of his legislative accomplishments, State Rep. Lake Ray takes as much pride in his work for JAXPORT and Florida ports in general as any of them. He is an evangelist for bringing JAXPORT into alignment with the requirements that today’s shipping companies have: It’s important for the port itself, for manufacturing, for jobs, […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 31, 2015

On Tuesday morning, Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry will kick off the 2015 JAX READS! program with a variety of community groups, including BANNED; Remembering for the Future Community Holocaust Initiative; WJCT; The Florida Times-Union; the Friends of the Jacksonville Public Library; and the Jacksonville Public Library Foundation. The book being read countywide this year is Brown Girl […]

Peter SchorschAugust 31, 2015

Summertime often sees a flurry of personnel moves in the world of government and politics. Continuing this occasional series, we update you on who’s in the Departure Lounge. First up is the tech-savvy Erin Choy, who is no longer with National Strategies LLC where she lobbied for, among others, Adobe. Choy is now the external […]

Mitch PerryAugust 29, 2015

Stamping out speculation that began months ago, Republican Party of Florida Chairman Blaise Ingoglia today told a group of party members at the conclusion of this weekend’s summer quarterly meeting in Tampa that he has never offered himself as a future Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives, not does he intend to anytime soon. “Let me […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 28, 2015

Confirming persistent speculation, Jason Gabriel has been picked to continue as the city of Jacksonville’s general counsel, after a public search by a high-profile search committee led by former mayor John Delaney. Gabriel has been with the Office of General Counsel for more than five years, and has acted as general counsel since July 1, 2014. Mayor […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 28, 2015

From all accounts, former Clinton Administration member Nancy Soderberg is “ready for Hillary.” Word is that she’s going to be putting in work on the campaign. She’ll have more time to do just that in the coming months, as the Lenny Curry administration let the former Deputy National Security Advisor know this week that her services no […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 28, 2015

Florida Politics has learned that Kerri Stewart, chief of staff for the Lenny Curry administration, and representatives for the Jacksonville Coalition for Equality are slated to have a meeting in the near future regarding expanding the Human Rights Ordinance to the LGBT community. On Monday, Jimmy Midyette of the JCE emailed Stewart. “Leaders of the Jacksonville Coalition for Equality […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 27, 2015

While some journalists were in Jacksonville City Council chambers marinating in stormwater and solid waste discussions, there was other action on the #jaxpol scene, as Nate Monroe reports in the Florida Times-Union. Former mayor John Delaney and former mayoral candidate (and JAX Chamber Chair Elect) Audrey Moran were among a few dozen civic leaders who have advocated for […]

Tag: Lenny Curry

For Lenny Curry and Jax Public Library, JAXREADS embodies 1C1J

LGBT equality movement stirs cross-currents in Florida

Lake Ray talks port strategy, Nancy Soderberg

2015 JAX READS! program starts Tuesday, to feature “Brown Girl Dreaming”

In the Departure Lounge: Erin Choy, Don DeLoach, Sara Clements and more

Blaise Ingoglia denies rumors that he is plotting to become House Speaker

Jason Gabriel reappointed COJ general counsel

Nancy Soderberg, ready for Hillary, bounced from JAXPORT board

HRO meeting imminent between Jax Coalition for Equality, Lenny Curry administration

As the HRO turns: Thoughts on the T-U piece on the River Club meeting