However, I do not feel under any circumstance the full burden of stadium renovations should fall on the taxpayers. As a City Councilman, I will lead with honor, integrity and ensure that our local government is living up to its full potential. Another suggestion is to encourage armed neighborhood watch initiatives that will bring the people to the forefront of crime prevention and foster familial comradery amongst each other. By the way, "bumbershoot" is another name for an umbrella. A: As a Conservative, I will be councilman that fights for Mandarin and the citizens, not Downtown special interests. I will work to ensure the city is working with builders and developers to increase the percentage of affordable housing units for each proposed new community. Reform in this department will bring more affordability and incentivize homeownership and decrease the price of rent for renters in Jacksonville. I am open to finding a dedicated funding source to address affordable housing that prevents or reduces homelessness. I have been back in Duval County for 20 years and work as a senior IT project manager at CSX. Just as important, they are a unifying force that brings a sense of identity to our community. The success of all of these programs brings national recognition to our great city and generates millions of dollars in tax revenue that can be invested back into our community. Q: What is the biggest issue in your district that youwould like to tackle if elected to the Jacksonville City Council? I support our Jacksonville law enforcement community from the officers patrollingour streets to the corrections officers in the jail. How long have youlived in Duval County? Queens. I am the mother to three awesome young adult children, Devonn, Dejuan, and Laila. At the same time, JSO must also be accountable to the taxpayers. Additionally, I have extensive experience in community engagement and activism. Ethan Stark-Miller covers New York City and state politics for amNewYork Metro. A: Only the individuals that own TIAA Bank Field should pay for TIAA Bank Field. For many years I have watched leaders not follow the law and make what appears to be back room deals without proper public input. (3) Corruption. When I feel as though someone has been wronged in some way, I fight and do not give up! Lynchburg City Council candidate Patrick Earl watches election results at a watch party at The Water Dog on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. Even the former Sheriff essentially said everything looks like a nail through JSOs lens as a hammer. They have a difficult and dangerous job thatrequires our communitys backing and support to ensure they have the resources, training, andequipment they need to accomplish the job safely. I would advocate for the accessibility of the Citys budget, including JSOs budget, to bemade available online and easy to find and understand. A: I promise you Ill be the best thing thats ever happenedto this city. My military background has been a big part of my development as a leader and public servant. However, I also understand that some taxpayers may be concerned aboutthe use of public funds for the renovations. I have lived in Duval County for 26 years, and have owned 3 homes in the Mandarin area during that time. I am open to finding free market solutions and working between the 2 different sides of the issue to come to an agreement. I moved to Jacksonville 11 years ago to work for Everbank right after they went public. As a council member, I would recommend we regularly monitor our these areas and add additional funding, staffing, and partnerships. Now, I am ready to use my experience and expertise to make District 9 thrive and bring positive change to the community. They should gather facts on the issues and discuss once accomplished. 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. Lucky for me I can find that happy place at any one of their houses, which is mere minutes away. However, in that short period of time, I worked with the Jacksonville Sherriffs Office to shut down three drughouses in the Mid-Westside and Woodstock communities. Evictions, nowhere to stay, no money, just hard times. It would also include strengthening incentives packages for investors willing to build in density appropriate areas with units at below market rates. A: I support it if it creates jobs to bring the money back into the local economy. The taxpayers could easily let the city know how it wants their tax dollars spent. I have been in office only five months. I have been working to improve Jacksonville for over 35 years by implementing programs that impact visual transformational changes through innovation and cost-effective initiatives by engaging the community and developing legislation with proven results. Half of the 48 seats on the council were up for election, one councillor for each of the 24 wards. I am an effective team leader and team player. The answers are "yes," "no," and "other.". Its city councils job to do whats in the best in interest of citizens, period. A: Not let development take place in our natural preserves, like Black Hammock Island and Pumpkin Hill, which act as a natural buffer to the inland. Im eager to bring my knowledge and policy focus to City Hall. The city should focus on in-fill development. As for heat, we have over $20M in our tree mitigation fund that could be used to plant trees across the City to reduce rising temperatures on our streets. I sit on the Eboard of the IBT 947 where I represent over 400 employees. My proposal would be incorporated into the citys 2023-2024 budget. Its where I have spent most of my time and its suffering. The city has an inventory of commercial properties that should be repurposed into residential housing. I was born and raised here in Duval county of 42 years. 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. All new housing projects should include a certain percentage of affordable housing units, and the city should conduct an audit of city-owned property not in use to see if it could be used for conversion into affordable housing units. In a way, they are related. Im open to updating building codes to adapt. I have advanced academic degrees (MPH, MBA), and postgraduate training (MD retired, obstetrician-gynecologist, yet still a member of ACOG American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology). A: The biggest issue that I will tackle head-on is reckless city government spending, which will be an ongoing one. Look at the power weve given Tim Baker and Brian Hughes. A: Jacksonvilles diversity and size is one of its greatest strengths. It is essential to look at the past performance and the proposed deliverables to date, operational cost, and where allocations of funding are most needed to reduce crime and develop crime prevention initiatives in the most intensive neighborhoods. Earlier this month, Kagan, who fiercely opposed the changes to his district, switched his party affiliation from Democrat to Republican and launched a bid. https://www.data-z.org/state_data_and_comparisons/city/jacksonville, Heres where Jacksonvilles mayoral candidates stand on key issues. Also, I didnt start making ourlives better because of an election. As of late last week, all council members up for election this year have revealed their plans for the future. Newcomer Terry McGuire came fourth in the race. Our homes were flooded with toxic substances. After retiring as a full Colonel, I have helped various Jacksonville small businesses and nonprofits. A: I support the public financing for TIAA Bank Field Renovations. Q: Tell us about yourself What job/jobs do you hold besides City Council? Taking a citywide approach to affordable housing includes streamlining the permitting process, removing construction barriers, and rethinking zoning so we can bring more multifamily units into historic neighborhoods with existing infrastructure and where we need to build up density, especially the Urban Core. I have been in charge of upwards of 100 workmen and been in charge of important responsibilities and job sites. A: Continue to use natural gas as a primary fuel for generating electricity. We have a need for over 700 law enforcement officers currently, plus 50 more each year to accommodate our future growth. I also have suspicions that some real estate developer or non-profit with connections to our political class would like get their hands on some of the property with these statues on them and the contracts to do the work on them. With nearly a Mil in population only at max 7% can fill the stadium yet 100% have to also put up some of the investment. I will work to ensure that the Council is being a good steward of the taxpayers dollars and assets while keeping the way the Council does business transparent. Q: What is the biggest issue in your districtthat you would like to tackle if elected to the Jacksonville City Council? City Council Member Ari Kagan speaking at City Hall press conference where he announced hes switching from the Democratic Party to the GOP. A: My happy place is where I can be with my family, while helping others. A: PERSONALLY, I AM AGAINST REMOVING HISTORY, BUT I DO SUPPORT IT BEING PUT ON THE BALLOT FOR THE VOTERS TO DECIDE. JSO staffing levels in light of national standards. Our story must include the evils of slavery, the refuting of the (lost cause) revisions of history,the terrorism that supported Jim Crow and fought against Civil Rights and the tremendous courage shown by so many of our fellow citizens. A: Ive been here, We grew up together, ate at the same tables, played at the same parks, fellowshipped laughed cried and share the same morals and values throughout District. JSOs ability to obtain and retain appropriate, especially experienced officers. People want to come together. The citys mix of rural, urban, and coastal offerings provides for endless options to choose from, making it easy to find a happy place no matter your interests. Doyou support continuing this level of funding for JSO? A: I dont know if theres much we can do being this is a greater, privatized, free market system, especially from where Im currently sitting. He is participating in the city's Democracy Voucher Program. A: During the spring of 2001, I was flown to Jacksonville to interview for what would be my first ever job as a lawyer. A successful Jaguars team generates millions of dollars in revenue for the City of Jacksonville revenue that we, with the right leadership, can invest back into our communities. Our new resiliency officer is underutilized and not given the resources she needs. There are countless private policing firms that will patrol the streets to keep the people safe. A: I have been a Duval County resident since 1975. In a single day, you can experience a variety of activities that range from dining at a local diner or coffee shop, to hitting the beach for surfing or fishing, grabbing a fresh fish taco, catching a rodeo or a musical performance, and finally ending the day with a delicious dinner and craft drinks. Ive advised young elected officials, advocated for quality and affordable healthcare, fought to protect our environment, and supported families facing cancer. We also need to end civil asset forfeiture here as well. In June of 2022, I opened Jacksonvilles first LGBTQ safehouse for youth who were battling homelessness, showing my dedication to the community and my willingness to help the most vulnerable members of our society. I believe that there should be an effort to look at ways to cut some of that budget. There is a large tennis community in Jacksonville and surrounding areas that would support an annual tournament. A: I am a proud native of Jacksonville for 59 years. We have to be vocal about the lack of civility and corruption. We dont have a library in District 2, but city leaders announced in 2019 to build one on New Berlin Road. The Council's principal job is making policy. We must find a way to keep officers that Duval County taxpayers have invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in training. A: This issue is putting us on a national stage in a negative way, and if we want to attract new business to Jacksonville, we need to resolve this polarizing issue. A: I was born and raised in Duval County, specifically in District 8, the District I seek to represent. A: Equity and Access to city and legal services, for the constituents of District 9. I will use my skills to help the public engage in policy creation and to modernize city systems with technology to improve efficiency, cut waste and save taxpayer dollars. A: Confederate monuments should not be on public property; they need to be removed and placed in a more appropriate place (i.e. Additionally, I willcontinue to walk neighborhoods with this type of activity with the Sherriff and theAssistant Chiefs of my Zones. A: No one else in this race has invested the time and resources in our community that my wife and I have over the past 40 years. I will work with the JSO to ensure our officers have the tools, training, and resources necessary to deter and fight crime to keep us safe. During my tenure on the CPAC, I served as Vice Chair in 2017, 2018 and 2019, and as Chair in 2020, 2021 and 2022. I need to assemble witnesses and evidence and learn because the City of Jacksonville is suffering. A: Eliminate single family zoning laws. A: I graduated from the University of Florida, and I am a U.S. Army Veteran, having held the rank of Captain. A: Well. That changed in January when the GOP took over the House majority and all the investigative powers that come with it. Ive lived here in Jacksonville my entire life. A: I dont see a need to increase JSOs budget. We know the inventory is practically nonexistent. We cant keep electing the same people and expect different results. There were dances, stage performances, folk music, and other arts. This development will pull pressure off of our riverfront and other environmentally sensitive areas. Figuring out how to generate quality job opportunities and improve public education are critical to improving peoples lives. Those pipes are now slowly being turned off and the hospital is transitioning to individual tanks. Second, I bring a fresh perspective to City Council. Weve been talking about it for too long, its time to actually see our potential realized! This includes supporting local small businesses and working tocreate new jobs that pay an above-average wage. The qualifying period, when candidates formally register to run, will be in August.. A: If the field is not renovated, the NFL will not allow the team to remain in Jacksonville. For example: The 6 cent gas tax increase will cost us $1 billion in a span of 30 years. She then survived a 2021 recall effort by less than 1%, a difference of 310 votes. This will make it easier for people to get around the city, and will also attractmore businesses and jobs to Jacksonville. 1-212-487-5400. A: Downtown rooftop bars and dining in Riverside. I am a firefighter and EMT safety officer, and an entrepreneur and public service advocate. In District9, we see poverty rates, lack of affordable housing, and limited access to jobs and educational opportunities. Its also flood victims and people who just want their children safer, like I do my own. Ive worked construction most of my adult life. A: I was born in Miami and have spent the majority of my life living in Jacksonville. A: Yes, I would. They represent hate, bigotry and racism. 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. I have had responsibility for $300M budgets as Director of Strategic Planning at the Campbell Soup Co.As a Sr. Vice President of Acosta based here in Jacksonville, I managed multiple offices in cities around the country. We are going to produce athletes. She had a 12 percentage point lead in 2015, and a 4 percentage point lead in 2019. If elected to City Council, I will staunchly advocate for the creation of more watch programs throughout the city. "Festival '71," aka "Mayor's Arts Festival," was the result of that effort. Florida is a closed primary state. I have held leadership jobs in construction, and I am currently a process programmer at Anheuser-Busch. A: I have been rather vocal on the issue of Confederate statues but not in the way that many others have been. Furthermore,having a state-of-the-art stadium can help attract major events, which can have a significant positiveimpact on the local economy. It is my opinion, Jacksonville seeks to be an inclusive and welcoming city and it is very difficult to be that with these figures hanging over us. A: The affordable housing crisis and inequalities among the districts. Ill always stress the importance of bringing our community together through equality. 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. I am an independent group home building consultant and adjunct professor at FSCJ. I will evaluate specific legislative proposals on the best way to present the sometimes divisive history of our community, state, and nation. One housing priority for both the governor and Mayor Adams is to replace the 421-a state tax incentive, that Albany lawmakers let expire in June, for developers to build affordable housing in the five boroughs, with a similar tax abatement. The New York City Council is set for seismic change, as new members will be elected to more than two-thirds of the 51 seats this year. Election FOX 32 Chicago CHICAGO - Live results in the Chicago election are coming in as the future of the city hangs in the balance. As demonstrated bythe success of Cobb Countys investment in the Atlanta Braves stadium, such projects can bring significant economic benefits to the area, including job creation and increased property values. Flickr Photo/Daniel X. O'Neil (CC-BY-NC-ND)/http://bit.ly/1OGMTuh. drawn backlash from more moderate Democrats for opposing the One45 rezoning. 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. The time of playing favorites is over my campaign is about community-first, people-first policies that invest IN the people. I am asmall business owner of Tameka Gaines Holly Consulting, LLC, a business management consulting firmthat helps small, nonprofit, and governmental entities to effectively operate and provide great qualityservices. I am prioritizing expanding opportunities for new farmers and improving land use in Jacksonvilles urban core so we can all utilize our citys resources and enjoy its natural beauty. Im open to cross training corrections and patrol officers to open up options for each to voluntarily accept over-time work as needed. As a business owner, I fully support local businesses and Keg & Coin is a great example of a local establishment that deserves support. So Seattle did it again in 1972, this time under the name "Bumbershoot." A: As someone who works in government affairs (I am both a registered state and city lobbyist), it means I understand a lot about our local government that my opponents may not. A: I support continuing the funding for the Jacksonville Sheriffs Office in the city budget. A: Yes, our city must have safe neighborhoods, and to do so, we need to increase the number of empowered first responders by recruiting the best and the brightest talent. Track Live Election Results for Chicago Aldermanic Races . Create a program through which citizens who need assistance have easy access to help. Any candidate winning a majority of votes in the first election is elected; if no candidate wins a majority, then the general election in May will serve as a runoff between the top two winners regardless of party affiliation. Family time is important to me, and I love showing my boys that you can do anything if you are willing to work hard! We should sub-contract to small companies to keep major roadways clean and grass maintenance. A: I support the opportunity to expand development for non-profit and for-profit development to meet the demand for Affordable Housing in Jacksonville. My husband and I met the summer before 10th grade and dated for about five years, yet we did not marry until about 30 years later. City Hall - (562) 567-9999. A: This is a difficult one. 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. This page will be updated in early 2023 with information for potential candidates. Clearly, Duval County needs a comprehensive plan to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Each area of the city must have a 5, 10, and 15 year development plan with the most needed areas taking priority. These assets are sold or rented, with a goal of rent to own, thus serving our corporate philosophy of building wealth among disadvantaged Black and Brown people. A: Growth is a major challenge facing our city. Get a quick look at the most important local stories of the day with KUOW's Today So Far newsletter. It is time for the people of Jacksonville to be heard so the city and its citizens can move forward. A: Im not sure theres any one particular place that I prefer to go. My knowledge is limited on the subject matter, but it is my intent to learn more in order to address it more efficiently. My public sector experience includes a two-yeartenure as Chief of Staff to the late Congressman Charles E. Bennett. A: Confederate monuments have no place on public property. Home ownership programs suchas first-time homebuyer, down payment assistance, and gap funding could also assist citizens of DuvalCounty obtain affordable housing. Is it related to unstable housing or lack of home support? Actively support our Chief Resiliency Officer. HOWEVER, TAXPAYER SHOULD NOT FUND THE MAJORITY OF THE COSTS. Teresa Mosqueda: This council position is a little different. 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. Through my work as the Chair of the Urban Core Citizens Planning and Advisory Committee (CPAC), I have already been doing work to improve quality of life issues within the Urban Core. A: PUBLIC FINANCING WILL BE A PART OF IT. This allows me to bring real world solutions to the complex problems facing Jacksonville. The harassment ends. Not to mention homelessness or criesfor Rent Control or Rental Assistance Programs will not be as frequent as were seeing it now. A: Anne Coliagnese leads the development and implementation of resilience initiatives to ensure Jacksonville can adapt and thrive in the face of acute shocks and chronic stresses brought on by climate change. We also need to end special exemptions and waivers for hand selected developers and apply the same tax breaks and grants to everyone instead of a select few. Mental health services and job training will also be a focus to help curb the issue of crime and violence in our city. But its not even just quantity of money, its also the qualitative spending which needs scrutiny. To do this, we need every city, community, business, faith based, nonprofit and other leaders all working together. Lee en espaol. Let's take a . A: Jacksonville needs more affordable housing. Recently, due to redistricting, I am now a candidate in District 10. We can achieve this through land use policy without massive public works spending. v. Streamlining the permitting process for affordable housing developments to reduce costs and accelerate the construction timeline. Finally, an idea that doesnt get much traction is privatized policing and security. Public service is a noble cause, and the virtue of service is in meeting real needs. For city-owned land, the city could work directly with governmental and nonprofit entities to develop, own, and operate (non profit) publicly owned housing, which can provide mixed-income affordable housing options belowthe fair market rate and enhance competition in the housing market. For seven years, I have volunteered with the citys Northwest Citizens Planning Advisory Committee, which votes on zoning and ordinance requests. Oklahoma City's city council election is Feb. 14. It's a big election year for the Seattle City Council. The role of the City Secretary's Office is to accept and file candidate applications, affidavits, and statements required of candidates, and note the dates of filing thereon. THAT SAID, I WILL SUPPORT WHATEVER OUR FIRST RESPONDERS NEED TO MAKE US SAFE, WHICH WE ARE NOT. A: The biggest issue in my district that I would like to tackle if elected to Jacksonville City Council is houselessness. Jordan who was elected in 2021 has drawn backlash from more moderate Democrats for opposing the One45 rezoning, which wouldve brought a pair of towers to 145th Street in Harlem containing 458 affordable apartments, because of fears that it wouldve accelerated gentrification of the area. A: SOUTHERN SOCIAL WHISKEY BAR IN MIDDLEBURGNOT IN JAX BUT THATS WHERE I GO TO LISTEN TO LIVE MUSIC. Every community should be treated equally and supported in their needs. A: Plans for infrastructure maintenance, reconstruction such as bulkhead reinforcements, along with disaster prevention and preparedness plans, need regular updating. First and foremost, we must support and encourage our Chief Resilience Officer and allow her to do her job by providing the resources she needs in her department. They want problem-solving, not politics. I will work hard to help give residents of District 10 the quality of life they desperately deserve. There are places for affordable housing and I am ready to act on them. I was also the Inspector General for U.S. European forces and improved U.S. programs and partnerships throughout Europe and Israel. 5:32AM Q: Tell us about yourself What job/jobs do you hold besides City Council? A: See #2 above. A: The Council should help Duval County adapt to rising seas, increased heat and flooding caused by climate change is to reduce carbon emissions. Its why I called for a housing emergency in May 2022 and its why Ive called for real funding to be placed towards addressing the crisis. How long have you lived in Duval County? Politics and law. As Vice President for External Medical Affairs, I operated at the intersections of Public Policy, Communications, and Medical Services to provide leadership, voice, and assistance to junior and senior staff as they developed and executed strategies to increase access to healthcare services. A: Crime is the biggest issue on top of voters mind across this city, including in District 8. That said, rising sea levels and more extreme weather is coming. Her own words are really the best description of whats needed, so I encourage readers to check out the Jax Today coverage. A: Jacksonvillebasically sits at sea level, completely immersedin waterways. The once-powerful Ald. Modify the City Budget to allow for more support of affordable workforce housing. I have lived for 41 years in Southwest Jacksonville. My roots run deep in this community, as I was born and raised in Middleburg, where I developed a love for the rural side of life. But those pipes can leak about 90% of its gas supply. I have lived in Duval most of my life other than the seven years I lived in South Carolina. North Charleston's Mayor/City Council . Jacksonville suffers from a toxic political culture. Alfaro v. 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