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A.G. GancarskiFebruary 22, 2016

The Florida Times-Union reported this month on former CFO Ronnie Belton exploiting a loophole and converting $47,937 of payroll deductions under the defined benefit plan to $165,921 under a defined contribution plan. Belton, who did not have five years of service, did not satisfy the five-year threshold for pension benefits under the defined benefit plan. And his […]

A.G. GancarskiNovember 4, 2015

The case of 507 missing debit cards from the Alvin Brown administration continues to be investigated in Jacksonville’s City Hall… and Mayor Lenny Curry wants action. In an email sent Tuesday afternoon, Curry directed his Inspector General, Thomas Cline, to “look into the debit card issue and to connect w State Attorney as appropriate,” also […]

A.G. GancarskiSeptember 25, 2015

“I have decided to resign from the board of JEA,” wrote former Vice Chair Peter Bower, because “the atmosphere for public service has become poisonous and detrimental.” Knowing Lenny Curry reasonably well at this point, I’m sure that, as he read this, his thinking went something like this… Don’t let the door hit you in […]

A.G. GancarskiJune 16, 2015

The afternoon session of Transition Executive Director Sam Mousa‘s budget reviews with Jacksonville’s city departments begins with a foray into the Finance Department’s budget. On hand were Glenn Hansen and Ronnie Belton from the Alvin Brown administration. 1:15: Assistant Budget Officer Angela Moyer starts. The revenue piece from the Jax Pier is $36,000. Salaries and benefits up $48,000. Looking for additional […]

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Alyssa Gay. Image via AG Creative.

Jacksonville looking into pension loopholes

Lenny Curry enlists legal eagles on Alvin Brown era Debit-gate

The end of Peter Bower, and what it means for Jacksonville’s boards

Jax Transition budget review: Finance department