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A.G. GancarskiJuly 17, 2015

Florida Politics has covered the Lenny Curry transition subcommittees as thoroughly as any Jacksonville outlet, and as we review the subcommittee reports (in draft form), a holistic vision is emerging in both the budget early-stage actions by Curry and the organizational structure. The A Safer Jacksonville subcommittee recommended new fire stations and some relocations of fire stations […]

A.G. GancarskiJune 30, 2015

As we reported on Monday, Denise Lee will be serving in the Lenny Curry administration as Director of Blight Initiatives. After her Blight Committee meeting as part of the Curry transition operation at Jacksonville University, we were able to sit her down for an interview, in which she talked about working with Chief Administrative Officer Sam Mousa, about where […]

A.G. GancarskiJune 29, 2015

The second Lenny Curry transition committee of Monday morning discussed budget and finance. One big change in the offing looks to be structural, in terms of reporting. The first major discussion involved the mayor’s cabinet. In previous administrations prior to Mayor Alvin Brown, only the Chief Administrative Officer and the Chief of Staff reported directly to […]

A.G. GancarskiJune 26, 2015

Two weeks ago, I wrote a piece arguing that these Lenny Curry Transition Team budget reviews should not be open to the media. Once they were made open, however, I endeavored to cover all of them that I could. They were supposed to run for three days; in fact, they ran for seven. Despite that, […]

A.G. GancarskiJune 25, 2015

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The final budget review for Lenny Curry‘s transition team involves Information Technology. Usha Mohan is the primary representative of IT. 3:18: A discussion of vacancies. 16 total, with a lot of attrition, and they don’t “pay enough to attract people.” Vacant positions were “not funded at the right levels.” 3:20: Vacancies have ranged, in recent years, from […]

A.G. GancarskiJune 25, 2015

Thursday afternoon brings the final two budget reviews for Sam Mousa, Mike Weinstein, and the “budget SWAT team.” First up, Parks and Recreation. The big news out of this is that the Equestrian Center, a consistent money loser, is in the line of fire. 1:04: Revenue basically flat, down by a bit more than $1,000. Summer camps are […]

A.G. GancarskiJune 24, 2015

The second transition team budget review of Wednesday: the Regulatory Division. This was hard to watch at times. 1:57: Starts off with discussion of General Fund activity, and departmental rollup, then goes into revenues. 1:58: Sam Mousa wonders why fewer permit applications are expected year over year. The fee has been reduced, yet there are […]

A.G. GancarskiJune 24, 2015

With some downtime before this next group comes in, a Whitman’s Sampler of other items from Sam Mousa and the group. Red Light Camera revenue is first up. The expectation, as conveyed last week, is that revenue in any given red light camera goes down, as people get used to the light. Some discussion as to […]

A.G. GancarskiJune 24, 2015

The Downtown Investment Authority met with Lenny Curry‘s “budget SWAT team” helmed by Chief Administrative Officer Sam Mousa last week, and it didn’t go so well. Aundra Wallace is back for a second round as the first budget review of Wednesday. 12:50 p.m.: The mood is considerably lighter than the previous DIA session. Mousa made a point of shaking […]

A.G. GancarskiJune 24, 2015

With less than a week before he takes office, Lenny Curry‘s new administration is taking shape. “As I promised the taxpayers of Jacksonville, it is my intent to bring to government the best and brightest to serve with honor and integrity, and the team that we are assembling represents both great talent and a strong commitment […]

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Lenny Curry transition subcommittee reports show holistic vision

Denise Lee talks blight and her new administration role

Lenny Curry Operations transition committee discusses budget and finance

Final thoughts on Lenny Curry transition team budget reviews

Jax transition budget meeting: Information Technology

Jax transition budget meeting: Parks, Recreation and Community Services

Sam Mousa, Mike Weinstein give COJ Regulatory Division a budget lesson

Jax transition budget meeting: Interstitial notes

Jax transition budget meeting: Downtown Investment Authority (take 2)

Lenny Curry makes 4 key hires for his administration