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Melissa RossFebruary 25, 2015

Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown is fond of the phrase “next level.” It’s the way he describes his vision for where he wants to take the city. Despite taking some ribbing for frequently using the term in most of his stump speeches, Brown has adopted it as his catchphrase. And now, he’s putting it into a […]

Melissa RossFebruary 25, 2015

Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown is fond of the phrase “next level.” It’s the way he describes his vision for where he wants to take the city. Despite taking some ribbing for frequently using the term in most of his stump speeches, Brown has adopted it as his catchphrase. And now, he’s putting it into a […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 25, 2015

For the last few weeks, the Lenny Curry campaign has slammed the Alvin Brown Administration for a reduction in police on the streets and an uptick in crime. That argument, which was launched during a January joint press conference with Curry and Sheriff John Rutherford, reached its zenith recently, with a hard-hitting ad from the Together for a Greater Jacksonville PAC […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 24, 2015

The war of words that has characterized the 2015 Jacksonville Mayoral Campaign continues without any sign of an armistice, as the Lenny Curry Press Team has sent out a lengthy email attacking Mayor Alvin Brown on two fronts. The first point of attack: that Brown is a Democrat. To that end, the email offers a David Letterman style Top […]

Melissa RossFebruary 23, 2015

In a rare media appearance, Jacksonville mayoral candidate Omega Allen drew voluminous commentary on social media Monday morning after saying on the air she believes homosexuality is “a choice.” Allen was a guest on the program I host, WJCT’s First Coast Connect. After fielding several calls and emails about her position on the city’s human […]

Melissa RossFebruary 23, 2015

In a rare media appearance, Jacksonville mayoral candidate Omega Allen drew voluminous commentary on social media Monday morning after saying on the air she believes homosexuality is “a choice.” Allen was a guest on the program I host, WJCT’s First Coast Connect. After fielding several calls and emails about her position on the city’s human […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 23, 2015

The Jacksonville Mayoral Debate schedule is starting to take shape, and Mayor Alvin Brown will be participating in at least two upcoming debates, discussing his “record of accomplishment for Jacksonville”, according to a release from his campaign. The first debate agreed to will be on Thursday, March 12 at 7:00 PM, at WJCT-TV, and will be […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 23, 2015

LGBT issues have been front and center in Jacksonville’s political discussions the last few years. But until now there has not been a local Political Action Committee that specifically addresses that community’s political needs. That changes today, as the Northeast Florida LGBT Leadership PAC has formed, with intentions to endorse Mayoral and City Council candidates […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 21, 2015

The Twitter avatar of Brian Swensen, the manager of the Lenny Curry campaign, is a picture of a yard sign with the message: “I am a yard sign. I cannot vote. Go knock doors”. With that in mind, it’s not surprising that volunteers knocking on doors, both on weekends and during the week itself, is central to […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 21, 2015

The Twitter avatar of Brian Swensen, the manager of the Lenny Curry campaign, is a picture of a yard sign with the message: “I am a yard sign. I cannot vote. Go knock doors”. With that in mind, it’s not surprising that volunteers knocking on doors, both on weekends and during the week itself, is central to […]

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Alvin Brown uses catchphrase “next level” to push social media campaign

Alvin Brown uses catchphrase "next level" to push social media campaign

Alvin Brown campaign attacks Lenny Curry PAC ad

Email insights: Lenny Curry campaign slams Alvin Brown for being a Democrat, not being a lawyer

Jacksonville mayoral candidate: Homosexuality is “a choice”

Jacksonville mayoral candidate: Homosexuality is "a choice"

Alvin Brown campaign announces participation in 2 Jax mayoral debates

Northeast Florida LGBT Leadership PAC will endorse candidates tomorrow

Lenny Curry’s “Duval Door Brawl” kickoff with Jeff Atwater excites supporters

Lenny Curry's "Duval Door Brawl" kickoff with Jeff Atwater excites supporters