A: I support the opportunity to expand development for non-profit and for-profit development to meet the demand for Affordable Housing in Jacksonville. Some of those pressures have already begun to ease, but growth and a greater demand for housing than availability, continues to be a problem. We have to stop being selfish on a personal level and be concernedabout the advancementof the species first and foremost. November 3, 2021. I work for General Electric as an Inventory Specialist. I would ask, what has been the return on the investments that have been made in the past? Im open to updating building codes to adapt. I will evaluate specific legislative proposals on the best way to present the sometimes divisive history of our community, state, and nation. A: This is a question I could answer in pages. I support continued funding for JSO to ensure that our community remains safe and secure, but it is important to me that these funds are used in a transparent and accountable manner. Look at the monument issue. I was born and raised here in Duval county of 42 years. I think that theres political headwinds to be concerned about in southern Brooklyn, Brannan said. For three generations, my family has called Jacksonville home. The big takeaway here is that seven of the nine council seats are up for election this year, four of these positions are wide open with no incumbents. Periods I didnt live in include the years I traveled with my military father, served in the military myself and lived as a military spouse. And we have a lot of people that are living in substandard conditions. The next City of Henderson Municipal Election will be held in 2024. . General Election. The city council passed the tax in May 2018 and repealed it the next month following opposition from . UPCOMING ELECTIONS GENERAL ELECTION - SATURDAY, MAY 6, 2023 PRIOR ELECTION (S) Important Election Information There were changes made to election laws that citizens need to be aware of when voting in Texas. Its quiet and shaded. Nine candidates are vying to be Jacksonvilles next mayor, but only seven were on stage: former state Sen. Audrey Gibson (D), council members Leanna Cumber (R) and Al Ferraro (R), Theresa Rename Springfield Park to Reconciliation Park. If we could make a few changes, we could not only help murder rates, but solve some and raise a communitys self-esteem, which is broken. The tweet was of course deleted after the circle found out about his sexual impropriety and pending charges. The mayor won some changes to the laws last year, with a last-minute push by Hochul to make more crimes like those involving guns and repeat offenders bail eligible, yet he didnt get the so-called dangerousness standard that hed lobbied for. And I looked at the lack of civility and action in city council. . Im a blue collar worker. In addition to developing a Vision & Comprehensive Implementation Action Plan for the next three years for the District. I can be seen in the Emmy award-winning documentary, Armor of Light, which discusses Jordan Daviss case. Kshama Sawant: Sawant, who represents District 3, is leaving office to start a new activist organization focused on workers. Ive lived here in Jacksonville my entire life. Implementing legislation is necessary to become effective, and Im willing to address it through legislation: A: The City Council members, the Mayors Office and environmental stakeholders should support and develop legislation with dedicated funding to prepare for rising seas, increased heat, and flooding caused by climate change. Q: What is your position on public financing for TIAA Bank Field renovations? A: I was born and raised in Duval County, specifically in District 8, the District I seek to represent. Pass a Tenants Bill of Rights to make sure individuals have rights before the cost of rents go up substantially, 3. Our population is increasing, and we are losing officers to neighboring counties. A: I was motivated to run for City Council largely because of a series of issues that all link together. A: My entire family and many of my friends live in Jacksonville, specifically in District 8. I authored a plan to fully fund the police, approved by the Taxation, Revenue, and Utilization (TRUE) Commission, to hire 148 law enforcement officers over the next eight years. Tell us about yourself What job/jobs do you hold besides City Council? Unfortunately, only one homeless deal is released through FloridaHousing. A: First and foremost I am a wife, mother, and someone that never thought they would be running for political office! ET. Modernizing our systems to more quickly and predictably approve developments that meet zoning laws will grow available housing inventory and bring down costs. Sitting on these boards has been enlightening and helped shape my policies and relationships. A: I have been a Duval County resident since 1975. iv. We took on the president and not only got a record attorney fee award, but invalidated his NDAs. The legislature and the mayor have always been contentious, historically, Sheinkopf said. 20 Runoff election for District 2 City Council and District 3 Board of Education. A: Downtown rooftop bars and dining in Riverside. We have two daughters who live in Duval County, Dr. Rachel Monteiro DMD, and Amanda Stanley CHRP. I also served as a member of the Jacksonville-Duval Agricultural Council, UF/IFAS Duval Extension Advisory Committee, Citizen Planning Advisory Committee, and the Julington-Durbin Preserve Management Advisory Group. A: The Jacksonville Jaguars are an important part of Jacksonvilles identity, and a valuable economic and goodwill driver for our local restaurants, businesses, hotels, and non-profits. How long have you lived in Duval County? The candidates lining up to primary Jordan include Assembly Member Al Taylor (D-Manhattan), state Senator Inez Dickens and Yusef Salaam, of the Exonerated 5 a group of five Black men convicted of raping a woman in Central Park in the 1980s, who were later proven innocent. There are ways to recoup funds, perhaps via parking revenues. A: My greatest ambition is to effectively serve the residents of District 9 by being their fiercest advocate. A: I am a lifelong native of Duval County. I have studied our Citys finances and have come to realize my financial backgroundand credentials as a CPA (50 years) and Certified Fraud Examiner (20 years) are very fitting given ourCitys troubled financial circumstances. 2023 Regular Local Election City of Albuquerque 2023 Regular Local Election In 2023, City Council Districts 2, 4, 6, and 8 are up for election. Prior to my service on the JEPB, I served on the Jacksonville Housing and Community Development Commission, where I worked on initiatives that improve the quality of life for families and individuals in our city, like housing affordability and other essential resources. While in the Florida Army National Guard, I learned thepower of clear communication, teamwork, and strategic thinking, all important traits for any publicofficial. A: These types of deals are detail intensive, and taxpayers deserve representatives with the ability to evaluate complex financial transactions independently. Lucky for me I can find that happy place at any one of their houses, which is mere minutes away. We have to encourage, not discourage growth. This development will pull pressure off of our riverfront and other environmentally sensitive areas. 2023 Municipal Election: November 7 Contact us Last updated on December 28, 2022 Three of the members, including the mayor, are elected at large, while the other members are elected from five districts: A, B, C, D, and E. The City Council sets City policy, enacts laws and adopts the City budget each year. Since some may herald these figures as historical heroes, we can provide access to them at privately owned and maintained spaces. On the local level, I would support changing the single-family homezoning that exists in 90% of the county. Making it safe and beautiful. Economic inequality is a significant issue that affects many of our residents and it is importantthat we take action to improve the economic opportunities and well-being of our community. I have a penchant for collaboration and am a skilled negotiator. After two more storms, we still clearly have issues. We have made a lot of progress since 1951,much still needs to be done. A: I support public financing for the renovations at TIAA Bank Field, as I believe that it can and will have a positive impact on the city and our neighbors. North Charleston's Mayor/City Council . The homeless crisis is unlike anything Ive ever witnessed. I make decisions based on honest data analysis and logic. District Nine hasbeen neglected for almost a decade due to candidates moving into it just to get aseat on the Council. This neglect has come to a stop, because I see every daywhat is happening and believe that District 9 will be better. A: Growing up on 21st and Phoenix, I learned two valuable lessons: that good things come to those who work hard and that it is important to take care of your family and community. The Council also negotiates with the mayor to pass the city budget every year. Monday was the deadline to request an absentee ballot, but to see a sample ballot or find your polling place, go to the Oklahoma . I want to be around and available as much as possible so I can be responsive to the needs of my constituents. Q: What, if anything, should Council do to address a lack of affordable housing? A: Equity and Access to city and legal services, for the constituents of District 9. The site is now on track to become a truck depot, which is slated to open in the near future. After all, I am willing to bet that few readers have ever visited the site of this monument. . I also would like to see us reduce how many officers are forced to take overtime. Although I have represented celebrities and athletes, most of my time is mostly spent helping the injured get justice and those who have had their rights infringed get help. We must find ways to address the influx of out-of-state corporate investors that are rapidly buying up local properties and driving up prices. That changed in January when the GOP took over the House majority and all the investigative powers that come with it. We can achieve this goal by offering competitive compensation and benefits, coupled with providing the latest technology. Thus, one plank in my platform is housing repair, reduction of blight, and city capital plan improvements targeted to the Northside. I have the real and relevant experience that no other candidate in my race for Jacksonville City Council, At-Large, Group 5 has. A: Work with the North Florida Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) on their five-year plans and long-range transportation plan to ensure roadway and intermodal projects are being completed and reevaluate for priority infrastructure needs (that include resilient infrastructure that can withstand inland stormwater, river flooding, and storm surge). Every year, tens of thousands of people move to our city. A: I have been married to the former Debby Sims for 37 years. After the festival's former organizer decided to drop Bumbershoot in 2019, a new group of organizers called "New Rising Sun" stepped up and took the reigns. To make matters worse, we have a City-funded group, VAAC, which raises money not for victims, but to give internally connected people awards and to make certain people feel like they are doing something when virtually nothing goes to the actual community. Solar can be used as supplemental power. He is working with the aid organization Stay Safe UA. I love visiting the Cummer Museums Gardens and always suggest a GoTuckn tour when company is in town. THAT SAID, WE CAN DEFINITELY IMPROVE FLOODING BY ACTUALLY WORKING ON AREAS THAT HAVE BEEN NEGLECTED FOR YEARS THROUGHOUT THE CITY. Look at all of the self-serving of non-profits. Elected in 2018, I served as the Chair of the Duval Soil and Water Conservation District board. Members of the public who wish to display visuals as part of their public comment, should contact the Council Office by 5:00 pm on the day before the Council meeting. Furthermore,having a state-of-the-art stadium can help attract major events, which can have a significant positiveimpact on the local economy. We dont need to increase the millage rate. I will bring a seasoned but fresh perspective to public service on the City Council. My roles and responsibilities have expanded over the years through different roles, but I have earned the respect and trust of my co-workers every step of the way. Because special interests do not fund me, you can count on me to deliver the transparency, accountability, and accessibility you deserve. However, since this time, I have come to fully support removing Confederate monuments from our public spaces. A: Im the Founder and President of an electrical contracting business that I built from the ground up 33 years ago. The candidate's filing fee for City Council is $150.00 and a candidate's filing fee for Mayor is $1,000.00. Under the Council-Manager form of government, the Mayor and City Council establishes policy and law, and the City Manager handles the day-to-day management of the City organization. As a lawyer who spends a lot of time in the homes of people who lost their children, this is the issue which certainly hurts my heart the most. Evictions, nowhere to stay, no money, just hard times. From the Mayors mean-tweets to no one doing anything when Ben Frazier was drug out of a meeting and arrest. The City, She Weeps. You can find more information here:https://www.data-z.org/state_data_and_comparisons/city/jacksonville. I love happy helping my church in my community. I am thewife to Delaney, Jr., a retired JSO officer and current service member of the Florida Air NationalGuard. Example: The roads are undriveable even though were taxed for them to be up to par. I want to see transparency and fairness across the board and to give WE THE PEOPLE of District 7 a voice that is not ignored. Should she succeed and move on up to the county level, the city council will have to fill her role on the dais. This growth has the potential to exacerbate every problem this city currently faces. A: The council should address the lack of affordable housing through implementation of livable wages that concise with the rising economy. Here are a few ideas in no particular order: A: Jacksonville has recently hired a Chief Resilience Officer (CRO) who is currently working to develop a comprehensive strategy to assist us in preparing for and adapting to climate change issues and flooding. Q: Last years city budget included a record $545.27 million for the Jacksonville Sheriffs Office. Q: I have supported the Jacksonville Jaguars since the franchises inception. I am addressing the crime issue in District 9 by relying on the residents who are reporting their concerns to my office viaemail. For now, it appears that multi-unit development is a solution. My plan to fully fund the police was adopted by the TRUE Commission. A: I would have to say my backyard. A: I am a former City Councilman (1991-1995), A former Navy Supply Officer and a small business owner. A: I believe that with our City growing as quickly as it has, to include over 1 million residents, we need to ensure we have enough officers to make it to calls within a short enough amount of time. Q: What is the biggest issue citywide that you would like totackle if elected to the Jacksonville City Council? Q: What, if anything, should Council do to help Duval County adapt to rising seas, increased heat and flooding? like a to establish a new state agency called the Social Housing Development Authority that would be charged with preserving and building high quality affordable housing across the state. We cant enable them. One solution could be to implement policies that encourage the development of affordable housing units, such as offering incentives for developers to include a certain percentage of affordable units in new construction projects. A: THE CITY COUNCIL WILL NOT BE ABLE TO STOP NATURE OR GOD, PERIOD. Planting more tree cover, turning unused parking lots into parks, and encouraging more sustainable building practices (for both resiliency and energy efficiency) are all solutions we can bring to the table. I was employed as broadcast journalist at WTLV/WJXX (First Coast News) for 43 years. Its a monster,like the Isaiah Hart Bridge. Jacksonville has over 1,000 murders in 7 years. By the way, "bumbershoot" is another name for an umbrella. History is meantto be understood from all points of view so Jacksonville can grow, evolve, and become stronger. Credit: We have a lot of big challenges that will need to be solved in the coming years from the affordable housing crisis to replacing crumbling infrastructure and I am committed to bringing the community together, building the political will, and advocating for real solutions to these challenges. We need more professionalism in our local government. Im very familiar with the processes and ordinances and know what works well and what needs to be improved. A: I applaud Jacksonville in that it has smartly moved forward by adopting an Adaptation Action Area designation based on a projected two-foot rise in sea level by 2060. We have relevant policy recommendations that are awaiting action from the City Council. A: Yes, I would. I have a Bachelors of Applied Science in Supervision and Management from FSCJ where I graduated Magna Cum Laude. We also need to support law enforcement and give them the number of officers and tools they need to adequately protect our growing city. While Kagan clearly felt left out to dry by his fellow Democrats in the redistricting process which was run by a 15-member commission with appointees from Mayor Eric Adams, Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and Council Minority Leader Joe Borelli he said the reason for his switch was more about growing ideological differences between himself and the party. Im more concernedabout the 126 murders last year, several last month in January, the several still unsolved, and the way high Black-on-Black homicide numbers. Election Day is Tuesday, November 8, 2022. We must act on it. I believe that our citys growth can be the catalyst for a fairer, safer, and cleaner Jacksonville, one that can be a great hometown for all. Step 2. Elections After some pandemic-era hits, the music and arts festival will return Sept. 2-3 under new leadership. A: Every day I learn more about challenges faced by the people living in District 7. A: I support getting more officers on patrol, with 1.98 officers per thousand, and the natural average is 2.2 to 2.4 per thousand. They bring national attention, diverse business opportunities, major employment and a whole host of other economic benefits. I have held various roles in the field, most recently as the Director of Business Development at a local construction company. That is the representation that I will bring to the table by always showing up, listening, and acting in the peoples interest. We met through friends in college and it has been a wonderful life with her. Develop a Commission for a Comprehensive Study on Affordable Housing, Incentivize Private Sector Developers to include a % of Affordable Housing in their development, Monitor and Regulate Institutional Investors, Dedicated Recurring Funding in the Citys Budget, Develop a dedicated Department for Affordable Housing within the City, Develop a Dedicated Funding Source from the City of Jacksonville, Rotary Club of Jacksonville, Since April 2022, Past Chair, Jacksonville Community Council, Inc., April 2022, Government Affairs Committee, Jax Chamber, Since June 2021, Chair, Jacksonville Community Council, Inc. April 2021-2022, Board Member, Timberland Ridge HOA, Since March 2021, TRUE Commission, Since June 2020; Vice Chair since 2023, Southeast Citizens Planning Advisory Committee, Since 2019, University of Florida Alumni Association, Since 2013, Jacksonville University Alumni Association, Since 2013, Knights of Columbus, 4th Degree, Since 2011, Knights of Columbus, 1st through 3rd Degrees, Since 2007, City of Jacksonville Economic Summit, Delegate, 1998, Jacksonville Commission on Children and Youth, 1990-91, Government Affairs Board Chamber of Commerce, 1988-90, Member, Jacksonville TRUE Commission, 1989-90, Board Member, U. S. House Chief of Staff Association, 1987-88, President, University of Florida MBA Association, 1980-81, American Bicentennial Commission of Jacksonville, 1974-76, Jacksonville Charter Revision Commission, 1973-74. OF RETIRED COPS, AND SCHOOL BOARD DISTRICT 2 BOARD MEMBER APRIL CARNEY. 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