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A.G. GancarskiJune 1, 2015

The big news out of the first Jacksonville City Council Rules Committee meeting of June is that 2015-304, an iteration of the Police and Fire Pension Deal (one which is in many respects similar to the deal that was spiked by the full council 9-9 in March) passed 5 to 2, and will hit the […]

A.G. GancarskiJune 1, 2015

In another in what has become a series of interviews with incoming Jacksonville city council members, Florida Politics contacted Tommy Hazouri’s team. Instead of talking with the councilman because he was vacationing Friday, Jenny Busby, Hazouri’s millennial campaign manager who will be his city council assistant, spoke on his behalf. Hazouri received more votes than […]

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 29, 2015

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Democrat Joyce Morgan was a familiar presence on top-rated The Morning Show on WJXT-TV for more than a decade. Even in that environment of absolute positivity, her radiance and warmth stood out. The same was true on the campaign trail, as her sunniness and optimism for Arlington allowed her to stand out in a crowded […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 29, 2015

The newest District 7 Jacksonville city councilman has a familiar name: Reggie Gaffney. His brother Johnny held the seat almost two full terms, before resigning to run against incumbent Reggie Fullwood in an unsuccessful bid for his state House seat. Reggie Gaffney started on the council during Tuesday’s meeting, a prospect he found “frightening.” He […]

Melissa RossMay 28, 2015

Jacksonville’s mayor’s race may have just wrapped up, but Lenny Curry’s win has Floridians of all political stripes already prognosticating about the upcoming presidential race here in 2016. And Florida remains the swingiest of swing states, with its 29 coveted electoral votes eyed by operatives and donors as the ultimate prize for the nominees. “This […]

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 28, 2015

A week after the Jacksonville mayoral election, things seem to be settling down in the world of Jacksonville politics. All indications are that we will see a smooth transition of power between the Alvin Brown and Lenny Curry administrations. However, there are still multiple theories about how Curry won, and one of them has emerged from Jacksonville University political […]

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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Bill Gulliford police, fire pension bill clears Jax Rules Committee

Tommy Hazouri campaign focused on public safety

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

Joyce Morgan holds vision for Arlington renaissance

Reggie Gaffney talks faith and Eureka Gardens

Susan McManus: 2016 race will see record spending in Florida

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

Email Insights: Stephen Baker explains the Lenny Curry win

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