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A.G. GancarskiMarch 5, 2015

In a new mailer, Lenny Curry touts his commitment to “reducing crime to make Jacksonville safer.” It features a quote from Sheriff John Rutherford asserting that “Lenny Curry is the guy that’s going to take us on the right road,” and spotlights his plan to prioritize public safety, support local law enforcement, and build connections between police and […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 4, 2015

The MyVillage Project Sheriff’s Forum at the IBEW Union Hall on Jacksonville’s Eastside last night, moderated by Dawn Lopez, was the second attempt in a week for the field of Sheriff’s candidates to introduce themselves and field concerns from the local African-American community. The first was at the Supervisor of Elections sponsored St. Paul’s AME Church […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 4, 2015

The MyVillage Project Sheriff’s Forum at the IBEW Union Hall on Jacksonville’s Eastside last night, moderated by Dawn Lopez, was the second attempt in a week for the field of Sheriff’s candidates to introduce themselves and field concerns from the local African-American community. The first was at the Supervisor of Elections sponsored St. Paul’s AME Church […]

A.G. GancarskiJanuary 25, 2015

By many metrics, the tenure of Jacksonville Sheriff John Rutherford has been a success. The JSO has not dealt with the scandals it dealt with during previous administrations, and he has built up his political bona fides to the point where it seemed to some observers — such as this writer — that he would […]

A.G. GancarskiJanuary 25, 2015

By many metrics, the tenure of Jacksonville Sheriff John Rutherford has been a success. The JSO has not dealt with the scandals it dealt with during previous administrations, and he has built up his political bona fides to the point where it seemed to some observers — such as this writer — that he would […]

A.G. GancarskiJanuary 3, 2015

The “will he or won’t he” suspense is over for Jacksonville mayoral race watchers, according to the Jax Daily Record. Defeated 2011 Republican mayoral candidate Mike Hogan sent a letter to Governor Rick Scott today, declaring his intention to resign as chairman of Florida’s Public Employees Relations Commission to run for Supervisor of Elections. The […]

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Lenny Curry mailer touts crime reduction plan, John Rutherford endorsement

Fireworks at Jacksonville Sheriff's forum on Eastside

Fireworks at Jacksonville Sheriff’s forum on Eastside

Jacksonville Sheriff John Rutherford takes on the 'culture of death'

Jacksonville Sheriff John Rutherford takes on the ‘culture of death’

Mike Hogan running for Duval Supervisor of Elections