I have held various roles in the field, most recently as the Director of Business Development at a local construction company. I have lived for 41 years in Southwest Jacksonville. The next step is to work withthem and hold them accountable for bringing new developments for affordable housing, workforce housing, and market-rate housing. A: As a Major NFL City, Jacksonville is lagging far behind Tampa, Miami, and Orlando. Come back here to read how they answered the Jacksonville Today Council candidate questionnaire. A: I support the police period. The monuments advance a lie designed to oppress and marginalize everyone who is not Christian or White.Before the monuments are removed, the City should accept the Jessie Ball duPont Funds offer to fund a facilitated city-wide conversation about the monuments. And there is a major gap that needs to be filledwith recruiting and retaining our officers here. In 2017, the University of Chicago surveyed a collection of distinguished economists from Harvard, Yale, MIT, Stanford, Princeton, UC-Berkeley, Chicago, Columbia, Northwestern and other respected economics departments. 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. Housing is dictated by the market, however, tax incentives for property owners could help. The positions carry influence as locally elected leaders determine spending and priorities for police and fire departments, road projects, parks and . Tel. Upgrading the infrastructure, more advanced flood drainengineering, is an ongoing necessity for the council and I will see that we are continually addressing that. A: Concerning Confederate monuments (or any monument for that matter), I hold the position that it shouldnt be publicly funded to remain norshould it be publicly funded for itsremoval. There needs to be incentives, Adams said during a recent interview with amNewYork Metro. This growth, combined with unprecedented conditions created by the Covid-19 pandemic, led to a major mismatch in housing supply and demand. While the city has done a good job of preparing for heat emergencies, there is much more we must do to address the fact that some parts of the city can be as much as 10-15 degrees warmer than other areas on hot summer days. 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. Alex Pedersen: Said he is stepping down from his District 4 seat after one term to be with family and work in the private sector after his term is up. I am a servant leader having served in social services executive management for over 20 years. Jacksonville has over 1,000 murders in 7 years. Unfortunately, only one homeless deal is released through FloridaHousing. I own Jack Meeks & Associates, CPAs, LLC which primarily manages the rental properties my wifeand I own. Unless we tackle this debt over the next 4 to 8 years, a lot of the services provided by are city could go unfunded if we head into an economic downturn. 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. Full stop. 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. A: My greatest ambition is to effectively serve the residents of District 9 by being their fiercest advocate. I believe in a living wage for all, with opportunities for advancement regardless of race, sex, gender, or sexual orientation. Q: What is the biggest issue in your district thatyou would like to tackle if elected to the Jacksonville City Council? However, that is how we learn as humans to be better people by remembering history. A: First, I bring a unique skill set to City Council. I believe the threshold for public financing would have to be what is fair and reasonable to taxpayers. But those pipes can leak about 90% of its gas supply. Lee en espaol. If we focus some of the JSO budget on programs that help young families, would that in turn reduce crime in the long run? A: I should remain in office because I am focused on doing the work the residents ofDistrict 9 need to make their everyday lives better. A: I have been fighting for the needs of my Springfield neighborhood for many years. 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. The answers are "yes," "no," and "other.". A: THE CITY COUNCIL WILL NOT BE ABLE TO STOP NATURE OR GOD, PERIOD. I have stepped down from the Folio for this, but remain a lawyer. Get it done. When it comes to investing in our infrastructure, were talking about upgrading our roads, green and gray infrastructure to boost resiliency, and public transportation systems. 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. It turns out, anesthetic gases like nitrous oxide or desflurane also happen to be very potent greenhouse gases. In a way, they are related. My plan to fully fund the police was adopted by the TRUE Commission. The 2022 Oxford City Council election took place on 5 May 2022 as part of the 2022 local elections to elect councillors to Oxford City Council, the district council for the city of Oxford, England. There was a high-tech laser show, which was pretty new at the time. 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. A: See #2 above. I also think we need to end no-knock raids and the federal loop loopholes we use to conduct them. A: I am an entrepreneur which involves RealEstate. Furthermore, the contract durationneeds to support return on investment. Whether were eating, playing games, or watching a game, we have loads of fun and offer laughter and just a good time. As a family, we flourished on the Northside, residing initially on Cleveland Road, then in Harborview, until my father purchased the family home on Edgewood, where my husband and I now reside. I made several calls and decided the time was now to run. Q: What, if anything, should Council do to help Duval County adapt to rising seas, increased heat and flooding? City Hall - (562) 567-9999. I have been back in Duval County for 20 years and work as a senior IT project manager at CSX. These monuments glorify a divisive and painful period in American history and have no place in our society today. After the merger with TIAA, I took a few years off to be with my boys and recently returned to work. A major priority would be to access where we can build affordable housing, not just in my district but across the city. We have to long range plan and budget these issues. Doyou support continuing this level of funding for JSO? This is the most important case of my life. This growth has the potential to exacerbate every problem this city currently faces. How long have you lived in Duval County? 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. I attended Sandalwood High and was able to graduate with in the top 3% of my class. We need to fast track these projects. City council seats are up for election for about half of Oklahoma City's residents this month. A: SOUTHERN SOCIAL WHISKEY BAR IN MIDDLEBURGNOT IN JAX BUT THATS WHERE I GO TO LISTEN TO LIVE MUSIC. 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. A: While talking with several former council members, I discovered that District 9 has become the area where candidates who never lived and never intended tolive: move, get elected, and forget about the people who elected them. How long have you lived in Duval County? I have said it over and over, before I owned Folio Weekly and after. More Information; Executive Office. I have three stepchildren and six grandchildren. They should gather facts on the issues and discuss once accomplished. Councilors appoint a City Manager who is the chief executive officer and head of the administrative branch . Asa fiscally responsible leader, any city investment would need to make sense. IVE NEVER UNDERSTOOD WHY NO ONE HASNT LOOKED AT RAISING THE WALLS ALONG THE RIVER DOWNTOWN TO HELP, IF APPLICABLE. JSOs ability to obtain and retain appropriate, especially experienced officers. This would primarily focus on streamlining and creating efficiencies in the zoning and permitting process. It has created a resiliency office to address the concerns and prepare for the future. A: Being a small business owner has prepared me the most giving me invaluable insight into what it takes to grow our economy, create jobs, and manage budgets. A: I am a good listener, and will seek out concerns from our citizens. 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. Adams is also likely to make another push for rolling back the states 2019 bail reforms that hes often blamed for the rise in crime in the five boroughs since 2020, but experts have said that no direct connection has been found between the two. We are going to produce athletes. In total, I have lived in Duval County for twelve years and Northeast Florida for sixteen years. However, I do not agree with continually investing tax dollars into TIAA Bank Field when other areas of the city especially District 10 are suffering. A: Growth is a major challenge facing our city. Half of the 48 seats on the council were up for election, one councillor for each of the 24 wards. A: Yes, I would. Yet Brannan said hes used to running in the politically purple swath of the borough and is expecting a competitive race. The answer was an overwhelming 83% of the panel saying NO, subsidies do not generate positive ROI for taxpayers. A: Surely, my happy place is just about anywhere in Riverside & Avondale. Second, I bring a fresh perspective to City Council. We have to get to the bottom of these issues. A: The biggest issue that I will tackle head-on is reckless city government spending, which will be an ongoing one. History is meantto be understood from all points of view so Jacksonville can grow, evolve, and become stronger. 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. More Funding and Expanding Social services could be used to educate and prepare for job training and in the long run it helps with crime prevention. Q: Tell us about yourself What job/jobs do you hold besides City Council? I have been about public service. She hopes that bowing out will help a progressive candidate win. This policy should be applied fairly and evenly across the spectrum of public monuments and markers throughout Jacksonville. The quick turnaround on council elections, which usually take place every four years, is a result of this years City Council redistricting that takes place after the U.S. Census once every decade. Q: I have supported the Jacksonville Jaguars since the franchises inception. Look at the monument issue. Through these experiences, Ive learned about the social and economic challenges we face in our city and have gained valuable experience collaborating with community organizations and government entities to build the safe, welcoming, and vibrant city we all want. Q: Whats your position on Confederate monuments on public property? State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D-Yonkers) and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie (D-Bronx) have resisted making further changes to the reformed laws. Successful sports teams, arts and cultural programs, are great for our city. I looked at resiliency plans after two more storms, knowing we lost our home in Irma. against Brannan for the seat. A: Continue to use natural gas as a primary fuel for generating electricity. This post originally appeared in KUOW's Today So Far newsletter for February 27, 2023. A: First and foremost I am a wife, mother, and someone that never thought they would be running for political office! I have served in the following leadership capacities and committees during my tenure on the Jacksonville City Council: Chair, Transportation, Energy & Utilities (TEU), Chair, Affordable Housing (Critical Quality of Life Issues), served as Vice Chair of Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health (NCSPHS), Chair, Jacksonville Small & Emerging Business (JSEB), and served as a member of Land Use & Zoning (LUZ), Rules, Jacksonville Waterways, and serves on the Florida Association of Counties, Parks & Quality of Life, Finance, and Personnel committees. Ed Miller. Jacksonville gave me an opportunity tohave a successful career and to experience the attendant circumstances dependent on my career. A: I think large-scale renovations to the stadium should be put to a voter referendum. 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. CHICAGO (WLS) -- Election Day in Chicago is Tuesday, Feb. 28, and voters are heading to the polls to cast their ballots for Chicago mayor, members of Chicago City Council and, for the first. Its far too much money for the lowyield of convictions, nor is the crime-rate slowing down. Served the Community in many capacities, 20 plus years as a volunteer at JALA; Funeral home pre-need services at AB Coleman Mortuary; Sales and Marketing at Dillards, Walmart, Home Depot, and FIFIs Manager in San Marco on Atlantic; Disabled Services volunteer since 2014; At-home Child Care Services, NAS Whitingfield; Personalized Services for the Military Base at NAS Whitingfield; U.S. Census; Dental Services at Dr. Bryan, Milton, Florida; Robert F. Gibson Chiropractic Sales and Services, Work Force Development Program and Services PILOT program Volunteer at KETA Services; Elementary Ed Certificate, 1997, Edward Waters College; and Assistant to Mr. Joe Meutz, Senior Services at JALA. Etc. A: The normal responses of infrastructure, crime, inflation, and such naturally come up in conversations. I will work hard to help give residents of District 10 the quality of life they desperately deserve. Finally, the project would need to be completed in a reasonable amount of time. Solar Energy is the clean energy opportunity most vital for District 10. I realized my last decade was filled with dealing with problems after they occurred and not as much preventative. WhatI have now is an insiders knowledge of how to combat our citys drug problem and homeless problem from a deeper understanding. For seven years, I have volunteered with the citys Northwest Citizens Planning Advisory Committee, which votes on zoning and ordinance requests. We should not have a bad area in Duval. It is overwhelmingly Democrat if we can get them to the polls, which will allow a voice which hasnt been had in parts of this district. Is it related to unstable housing or lack of home support? Since some may herald these figures as historical heroes, we can provide access to them at privately owned and maintained spaces. Not sure the real name but youll figure it out. Some of those pressures have already begun to ease, but growth and a greater demand for housing than availability, continues to be a problem. A: I had a somewhat in depth conversation with a current candidate for Sheriff and he made a valid pointthat there should be no need for further funding considering the amount of money they were already receiving. A: If elected to the Jacksonville City Council, I am committed to making sure that our city finally reaches its full potential. In fact, according to an I.M. A: I am a former City Councilman (1991-1995), A former Navy Supply Officer and a small business owner. The Minneapolis City Council Election is scheduled for November 7 and will use ranked choice voting. A: Confederate monuments have no place on public property. 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. Do you supportcontinuing this level of funding for JSO? I love happy helping my church in my community. A: Frankly stated, I would use the $500,000 in the current budget to remove them. OF RETIRED COPS, AND SCHOOL BOARD DISTRICT 2 BOARD MEMBER APRIL CARNEY. A: There have been town hall meetings on this topic by City Council in the past where the issues and possible solutions have been brought forward. When elected, I plan to engage the Sheriff to understand the specific needs of officers to help combat crime in our city. Sitting at one of our local coffee shops or restaurants spending time with friends. 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. A: I believe its something that really needs to be looked at as for what it can be replaced with to bring peace on all sides. A: I question whether the burgeoning $545.27 million budget for the Jacksonville Sheriffs Office has resulted in a decrease in homicides and crime overall. I believe we are further out from major sea level rises then anticipated. An infusion of public and private capital investments into the district should help reduce crime and spawn infrastructural improvements. iii. The Confederates lost the Civil War. It sets policies, approves budgets, determines tax rates and . A: I support taking the Confederate monuments down on public property. A: The Council should develop public/private partnership to increase affordable housing. Each Council member has his or her own discretionary budget to fund local projects and groups. Importantly, I have the time, the requisite skills, life experiences, willingness, and time to serve. In the next decade of council elections, most of Magnolia is parting ways with downtown CD7 and becoming part of Ballard's CD6. A: As a leader, I strive to be a beacon of hope and inspiration for my community. Im running because Im concerned about our childrens futures being financed to fund self interest and/or special interests. Although they vary by neighborhood, there are a few that seem to impact most. A: I have been rather vocal on the issue of Confederate statues but not in the way that many others have been. I maintained my Jacksonville, Florida residency. We must implement the recommendations of the 2020-2021 Special Committee on Resiliency, which detailed the impacts of coastal and river flooding, sea level rise, and high-intensity storm events. 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