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A.G. GancarskiFebruary 26, 2018

The intrigue continues in Jacksonville-area Democratic primaries, with yet another incumbent set to face a primary challenge in 2018. The latest development is in House District 13, where incumbent Rep. Tracie Davis will face a challenge from Roshanda Jackson, a former district secretary for state Rep. Kim Daniels. Davis, who got the Democratic nomination after Reggie Fullwood withdrew in 2016 […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 17, 2018

The paperwork was filed on Friday: Jacksonville City Councilman Reggie Brown threw down the gauntlet for a primary challenge against state Sen. Audrey Gibson. But Florida Politics readers knew already. “I am running,” Brown said in mid-January And contrary to what some in Gibson’s orbit say, it’s Brown’s decision and move to make. Gibson — the Senate […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 12, 2018

On Monday, Jacksonville City Council President Anna Brosche rolled out a proposal for a task force on civil rights history. Via a draft memo, Brosche advanced a proposal for a 25 person task force, chaired by School Board member Warren Jones and Ju’Coby Pittman. Board members include, but are not limited to, Chris Hand, Hope McMath, Tony Allegretti, Marcus Pollard, Ennis Davis, Isaiah […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 12, 2018

On a quiet Jacksonville City Council agenda Tuesday, the highlight, arguably, will be the passage of two bills to reboot the KingSoutel Community Redevelopment Area. Though conservatives in the Florida House have said that CRAs are often slush funds for connected people, city leadership in both the executive and legislative branches draw a different picture […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 8, 2018

As Jacksonville considers the increasingly less hypothetical question of whether or not to sell its public utility, JEA, a bill (2018-101) filed this week would earmark any proceeds. The bill, filed by Republican City Councilman Matt Schellenberg, would set up a restricted reserve account, which would require a two-thirds vote to access funds therein. In a conversation Thursday […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 7, 2018

Senate Minority Leader-Designate Audrey Gibson, a Jacksonville Democrat, extensively questioned Gov. Rick Scott‘s job growth fund Wednesday on the Senate floor. The Governor and Republican lawmakers want to see another $85 million appropriated to the fund in the next budget. Gibson’s hard stand against the spend is notable, as Scott chose Jacksonville on Wednesday to message on the […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 6, 2018

On Tuesday, Jacksonville City Councilmembers struggled, in a meeting in a packed Council chambers, with the idea of a sale of the JEA to a private company. This was the second straight day on which Council members did a deep dive into JEA operations, with Monday offering Council calling for underground power lines. The office […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 5, 2018

In Tallahassee, Community Redevelopment Agencies are under siege by House Speaker Richard Corcoran, who believes they are taxpayer-funded slush funds. However, Jacksonville lawmakers believe there are safeguards put in place to protect taxpayers, and that CRAs provide necessary functions. This week in City Council committees (Monday in Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health & Safety; Tuesday in […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 1, 2018

The Soul Food Bistro is the go-to place on Jacksonville’s Westside for soul food. From fried catfish and collard greens to oxtails and cornbread, it has it all. It is also in the heart of Jacksonville City Council District 9, which is represented by Councilman Garrett Dennis. Dennis, a Democrat who often is alone in a […]

A.G. GancarskiJanuary 31, 2018

The first endorsement in what is expected to be a contested Democratic primary in Senate District 6 rolled in yesterday and it was for incumbent Audrey Gibson. The Florida State Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police is backing Gibson. The press release asserted that she “continues to be the best choice” in SD 6, a […]

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Former aide to Kim Daniels to primary Tracie Davis

Reggie Brown makes challenge to Audrey Gibson official

Jacksonville to establish task force on civil rights history

Jacksonville City Council to reboot Northwest Jacksonville CRA Tuesday

Jacksonville to mull ‘lockbox’ for JEA sale proceeds

Audrey Gibson questions job growth fund after big Jacksonville spend

Jacksonville City Councilmembers want answers before selling JEA to private investor

Jacksonville City Council panel moves bills on King/Soutel CRA

Showdown at the Soul Food Bistro: Garrett Dennis takes on Lenny Curry

Reggie Brown not surprised police union is backing Audrey Gibson in SD 6 primary