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A.G. GancarskiApril 6, 2015

In the ever-evolving saga of “How many debates will incumbent Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown agree to?,” the Mayor seems to be borrowing a line from Meatloaf and saying “two out of three ain’t bad.” That doesn’t sit well with Action News Jax, which invited the Mayor to the first proposed Mayoral debate, on May 6, only to find […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 6, 2015

One of the memes put forth by the Alvin Brown campaign of late has been the relative lack of public events from his opponent in the Jacksonville mayoral runoff, Lenny Curry. That’s in spite of ample evidence that Curry has been seen since the election, including meeting at Starbucks with his First Election opponent, Bill Bishop, and being […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 6, 2015

On a Monday morning with storm clouds building behind them over the St. Johns River, Republican Jacksonville City Councilmen Stephen Joost and Ray Holt broke ranks with the Republican Party of Duval County to endorse Alvin Brown for re-election. They cited a strong working relationship and the mayor’s pension plan as driving factors. Holt spoke first, contending a “lot of […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 5, 2015

Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown says he will debate Lenny Curry two times before the runoff election May 19. Brown will debate Curry on WJXT-TV on May 12, reversing a statement issued Friday. That means there will be debates back to back during the week before Election Day. The First Coast News debate is May 13. On Sunday, Brown’s Campaign Manager […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 5, 2015

Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown says he will debate Lenny Curry two times before the runoff election May 19. Brown will debate Curry on WJXT-TV on May 12, reversing a statement issued Friday. That means there will be debates back to back during the week before Election Day. The First Coast News debate is May 13. On Sunday, Brown’s Campaign Manager […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 3, 2015

Jacksonville mayoral candidates Lenny Curry and Alvin Brown may be having only one televised debate, but campaign operatives for both men are willing to pick up the slack in email. Earlier on Friday, Brian Hughes, on behalf of the Curry campaign, slammed the incumbent Brown for being “one and done” when it comes to debates before the May 19 […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 3, 2015

Jacksonville mayoral candidates Lenny Curry and Alvin Brown may be having only one televised debate, but campaign operatives for both men are willing to pick up the slack in email. Earlier on Friday, Brian Hughes, on behalf of the Curry campaign, slammed the incumbent Brown for being “one and done” when it comes to debates before the May 19 […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 3, 2015

When it comes to debates with Lenny Curry, Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown is “one and done,” according to the Curry campaign. Brown agreed to debate Curry just once: 7 to 8 p.m. on May 13 on First Coast News. His campaign refused a May 12 debate that WJXT-TV wanted to air. “Rick Mullaney, director of Jacksonville University’s Public Policy […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 3, 2015

When it comes to debates with Lenny Curry, Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown is “one and done,” according to the Curry campaign. Brown agreed to debate Curry just once: 7 to 8 p.m. on May 13 on First Coast News. His campaign refused a May 12 debate that WJXT-TV wanted to air. “Rick Mullaney, director of Jacksonville University’s Public Policy […]

Melissa RossApril 1, 2015

With just about six weeks left until the May 19th runoff election in Jacksonville, the endorsements and announcements are starting to snowball. The latest: Senator Bill Nelson will appear at downtown Hemming Plaza this afternoon in front of Jacksonville City Hall to endorse Mayor Alvin Brown for re-election. A press release says Nelson will “strongly […]

Tag: Lenny Curry

Action News Jax and Lenny Curry pressure Alvin Brown for more debates and forums

Lenny Curry April 13 #UniteJax event announcement coming

Republican councilmen endorse Alvin Brown for re-election

Alvin Brown "incorrectly declined" debate invitation, agrees to 2nd meeting

Alvin Brown “incorrectly declined” debate invitation, agrees to 2nd meeting

Email Insights: Alvin Brown slams "party boss" Lenny Curry for "false partisan accusations"

Email Insights: Alvin Brown slams “party boss” Lenny Curry for “false partisan accusations”

Alvin Brown appears “one and done” as far as debates

Alvin Brown appears "one and done" as far as debates

Bill Nelson to endorse Alvin Brown today