A.G. GancarskiAugust 21, 2022
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Democratic spoiler candidates may have closed Lakesha Burton's window.
Tag: Pat Ivey
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The Ron DeSantis-backed candidate racks up more major endorsements.
A.G. GancarskiJune 28, 2022
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"Onward to victory in the Primary."
A.G. GancarskiJune 6, 2022
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DeSantis endorsed TK Waters in the election.
A.G. GancarskiFebruary 20, 20183min174
A Tuesday morning Jacksonville City Council panel greeted Jacksonville Undersheriff Pat Ivey. Ivey, discussing the state of crime in the city, noted “recent killings and violent events.” Specifically, the killing of Tashawn Gallon in Durkeeville. “We have had multiple juveniles killed this year … no one should feel OK when that happens to a 7 year old,” […]
A.G. GancarskiFebruary 25, 2017
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How long does it take to forget, when a loved one has gone missing? Those who were on hand in the atrium of Jacksonville’s city hall on Friday morning can tell you. The answer is indeterminate. Grieving parents and loved ones were there for one of the more emotionally wrenching events on the city calendar […]
A.G. GancarskiJune 13, 2016
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On Monday, the Jacksonville Mayor’s Budget Review Committee took a look at the budget of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, one of the most compelling sections in a flat budget year. A $17 million increase in general fund allocation was requested in the roughly $400 million budget. The highlights: Red-light camera revenue is down, as a result of driver […]
A.G. GancarskiMarch 3, 2016
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The Thursday meeting of the Jax Journey Oversight Committee outlined the sheriff’s office “violence reduction plan,” presented by Undersheriff Pat Ivey. This plan, at least in the concept outlined Thursday, moves away from the tried and true zero tolerance model to a more targeted (and arguably more pragmatic) approach. On Tuesday, the JSO will get an […]
A.G. GancarskiJune 15, 2015
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The Fire and Rescue blog post is here. Now comes the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office budget review. 10:11 a.m.: Pat Ivey and a budget officer represent the JSO here. 10:12 a.m.: Overall revenue in the general fund is only up $300,000. 10:18 a.m.: Red-light camera revenue is not budgeted by city. Apparently the program is “volatile” and “controversial.” […]
A.G. GancarskiJune 11, 20156min189
Denise Lee is approaching the end of her tenure on Jacksonville City Council. She has a lot to be proud of as she exits for her next venue, with smart money having her headed toward the Curry administration. Her signature achievement, however, must be considered the Blight Committee, which she has used to take aim […]