Many areas are neglected and underserved. History is also something that many of us are proud of and with Jacksonville having over 400 parks, there are plenty of places where EVERYONE should be able to have a place where they can celebrate their history. Since some may herald these figures as historical heroes, we can provide access to them at privately owned and maintained spaces. We participate in monthly sheriffs watch meetings and host National Night Out in our neighborhood. ARE YOU A PEOPLE PERSON? Successful sports teams, arts and cultural programs, are great for our city. 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. Additional subsidies and housing development incentives could beused as means to curb this growing issue, as well. By increasing the supply of housing will lower the cost. Q: Last years city budget included a record $545.27 million for the JacksonvilleSheriffs Office. I will work for the community, take calls, visit when needed and most of all hold community meetings; this is also something that hasnt been in existence. Early Voting Period is October 29, 2022 - November 6, 2022. Therefore,voters can expect to receive an experienced and equipped leader who will advocate for all residents,which sets me apart from other candidates as I will be prepared to lead on Day One. Supporting the creation and preservation of affordable housing through targeted investmentsand funding for rehabilitation projects. David Tagliani's search and rescue dog Libby in Kup'yans'k. A: I graduated from the University of Florida, and I am a U.S. Army Veteran, having held the rank of Captain. And there is a major gap that needs to be filledwith recruiting and retaining our officers here. I have a penchant for collaboration and am a skilled negotiator. The City Council adopts the City's annual operating budget and capital improvement program. Let's vote for Shah Nawaz", "Ricardo Pacheco, 2023 New York City Council Democratic Candidate, District #25", "Candidates begin raising cash in Queens Council races", "Mitchell Bosch For City Council Men Of District 37 NYC. Restore our dunes to pre-Hurricane Ian levels. As Councilman my plan is to not levy new taxes for refinementinitiatives. As an example, first-time home buyers have very different needs from our citizens on public assistance. As a newly elected city council member, I look forward to these discussions and will always look out for what is in the best interest of our entire City. A: I support the public financing for TIAA Bank Field Renovations. I am a representative of 400+ employees at my place of employment. After these conversations occur, it will become more clear where to house these monuments so that the viewing public can understand the realities and diverse perspectives of those living during the historical time period and afterward. Our homes were flooded with toxic substances. A: Resilience is a critical issue in both new development and maintaining existing neighborhoods. I am a fierce advocate with no ties to special interest groups and will fight for the rights of the voters to ensure each of their voices matter. When the weather is nice and Im not working, I enjoy getting in our boat with my family and spending a day on the water. We need to address the housing crisis and stop kicking the can down the road. A: My happy place is where I can be with my family, while helping others. 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. The crop of candidates running for council seats this year skews far younger than current lawmakers. All we need is a fresh start. I am married and we have four daughters. When we cant even get monuments down or be on the same page about hate speech, something like this is going to take a vigilant voice. A: Equity and Access to city and legal services, for the constituents of District 9. Since President Biden took office, Republicans in Congress have often accused him and his administration of wrongdoing, but they had no real power to demand documents or compel testimony. 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. If elected, I will continue to work hard to represent the people of Southwest Jacksonville. Turning the page on the political fault line shifts across New York in 2022, the new year has the potential to bring a whole new slate of shakeups to city and state government. Come back here to read how they answered the Jacksonville Today Council candidate questionnaire. A: This is a question I could answer in pages. I currently serve as Vice President and Operations Manager for Pebo Enterprises Corporation, Pebo Enterprises Georgia LLC, PeboVan Tax Liens and Deeds, and VanPebo Florida LLC. The city of Kansas City, Missouri, held general elections for mayor, all 12 city council seats, and nine municipal court seats on June 18, 2019. A: I support removal of Confederate monuments located on public property. A: I am a good listener, and will seek out concerns from our citizens. After two more storms, we still clearly have issues. I understand that this will require hard work and determination, but Im ready to fight for all of our neighbors to make it happen. A: The Council should take proactive measures to help Duval County adapt to the impacts of climate change, such as rising seas, increased heat, and flooding. Housing is dictated by the market, however, tax incentives for property owners could help. A: These are quite the possibly the biggest challenges to our future. 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. I promise the voters that this is a major, major concern for me. The vintage arcade games, including Mrs. Pacman, Mario, and pinball machines, offer a fun and nostalgic experience. Doyou support continuing this level of funding for JSO? A: I would consult an expert to determine whats needed for preparation. I know how to lead, and I know how to be a contributing team player. At the same time, I understand the impact that law enforcement can have on communities, and I am committed to strengthening community-police relations through investments that are responsible and mindful. Second, I bring a fresh perspective to City Council. We can go day by day and bring up District 7 and the city as a whole. Implement recommendations in the An Assessment of Urban Tree Canopy in the City of Jacksonville, Florida (report dated October 2017). 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. I also looked at murder statistics (Over 1000 in 7 years). My vision is to empower and uplift those around me, my direction is guided by the needs and aspirations of my constituents, and my support is unwavering. A: Overbuilding is a problem. We couldprohibit the construction of homes in low-lying areas through zoning that preservesthe land rather than developing it. , 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. Voters deserve a leader who has achieved success through hard work and accountability. Q: Last years city budget included a record $545.27 million for the Jacksonville Sheriffs Office. I would ask, what has been the return on the investments that have been made in the past? A: I have worked at Disability Rights Florida for the past 18+ years as a Sr Advocate-Investigator protecting the rights of vulnerable children and adults while currently serving as their Representative Payee Program Operations Coordinator whereby we conduct audits under a grant from the Social Security Administration to ensure beneficiaries are not being abused, neglected or financially exploited. This demonstrates our ability to improve the vitality of all Jacksonville neighborhoods without a need to raise taxes. A: It seems that we give an awful lot of money to people who already have an awful lot of money. We must fight for the disenfranchised and raise up all of those who are suffering. A: I believe the two parties should sit down and come up with a plan in a civil manner instead of arguing at a City Council meeting. Kshama Sawant: Sawant, who represents District 3, is leaving office to start a new activist organization focused on workers. Add a substantial number of plaques, statues, monuments, etc. A: The biggest issue is a lack of CIP funding going to the district: Drainage improvements, sidewalks, septic tanks, curbs, etc. These are all unmet needs from consolidation. I think a lot of us have been raising the alarm on these headwinds for quite a while., But, I mean, I have always been focused first and foremost, on constituent services and being responsive 24/7, he added. The one with the woman holding the baby is the last big monument standing. Public notice of such elections shall be published by the governing authority of the municipality in a . The Jacksonville CityCouncil was the logical next step to the volunteer work I have done as a memberof the Northwest Citizens Planning Advisory Committee, NWCPAC since 2016 forPlanning District 5, consisting of Council Districts 8,9, and 10. I have seen the progress and regress in my community. It also started shortly after stories of poor relationships between our law enforcement community and the minority community, and the statues came up as an intentional distraction by the political class here in Jacksonville. A: Luckily the City has hired a Chief Resilience Officer (CRO) and has appropriated $10M in this FY. Q: What is the biggest issue in your district thatyou would like to tackle if elected to the Jacksonville City Council? Reform in this department will bring more affordability and incentivize homeownership and decrease the price of rent for renters in Jacksonville. Philadelphia will elect seven people to City Council's at-large seats in 2023. Jax Today contacted all candidates repeatedly, using contact info they provided to the Duval County Supervisor of Elections. 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. 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. My education includes a BA in Political Science and a MA in Instructional Design & Technology from UCF. 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. When we have low supply, prices move higher. The priorities of the citizens of District 7 will be my PRYORities once I am elected. As a member of CPAC, I also worked with the Mayors Community Based Crime Reduction Program, a federally funded program that had three key goals: reduce crime, increase mutual trust between law enforcement and community stakeholders, and improve public safety in Mid-westside Jacksonville neighborhoods (Grand Park, New Town, Durkeeville and LaVilla). A: First and foremost I am a wife, mother, and someone that never thought they would be running for political office! This panel, which included an incredible 7 Nobel Prize winners in economics, was asked if stadium subsidies generate a positive rate of return for taxpayers. As she begins meeting with members of the public this year to see what a long term plan might look like to address our needs, I plan to be a strong supporter of funding. The biggest issues are public safety, economic growth, replacing blight with beautification and strengthening the infrastructure. And the new lines seem to be even more favorable.. Besides when the crime index goes down, businesses investment goes up and the community fares better. My last trip to the dentist involved a lot of needles and drills but I didn't seem to mind. She had a 12 percentage point lead in 2015, and a 4 percentage point lead in 2019. A: Im a native North Floridian who made Jacksonville my forever home after falling in love with the people and community. A: Jacksonvillebasically sits at sea level, completely immersedin waterways. A huge part of my success is budgeting, project management and providing my employees with financial stability and an opportunity to advance. No tax dollars will be necessary because they will be paying for their service directly in order to guarantee the job will get done ASAP. We should be open about history, where we are now and where were going. Get it done. 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. I attended Sandalwood High and was able to graduate with in the top 3% of my class. The Confederates lost the Civil War. My hope is that by partnering with the Jags, we can create something special with our sports and entertainment district. Driving voter interest is 40 contested races for a City Council in transition. A: Continue to use natural gas as a primary fuel for generating electricity. When elected, I will leverage my years of business experience and community leadership to help Jacksonville manage its surging growth through pragmatic, results-based solutions to help the city achieve its great potential. We can unify. Hes just hoping for votes because of the R, and he will get them. Investing in our neighborhoods means making sure that everypart of town has access to safe, affordable housing, good schools, and green spaces. The positions on the ballot will be for Council Place 1, Council Place 4 and Council Place 5 (to fill an unexpired term). 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. I have said it over and over, before I owned Folio Weekly and after. A: I AM ENDORSED BY THE FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE, NATIONAL ASSO. I want to be around and available as much as possible so I can be responsive to the needs of my constituents. Ben Frazier cases- Ben has been repeatedly arrested over constitutional speech. After retiring as a full Colonel, I have helped various Jacksonville small businesses and nonprofits. After 10 years of practicing medicine and an additional 13 years overseeing medical policy and procedures at the international non-profit Engender Health and Planned Parenthoods national office, I served as Vice President of External Medical Affairs for Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA). A: The affordable housing crisis and inequalities among the districts. VIEW MEETINGS: Watch live and archived Council meetings via Civic Webcast. A: My proposal for discussion is as follows: I was born in 1951. OKLAHOMA CITY ( Free Press) UPDATED OKC voters will head to the polls again in February to decide who will fill four Oklahoma City Council seats in the upcoming regular general election. Unfortunatelyparts of Jacksonville are still dangerous because we keep electing legitimate losers, little men, and selfish politicians over and over. Beyond those two factors, rent prices should be stabilized. Encouraging and incentivizing the development of more affordable housing units, through taxcredits and relaxed zoning regulations. We must improve our crumbling roads, repair broken sidewalks, and landscape our parks to promote growth and provide shade. We have the ability to dredge ocean floors with massive machines to keep sea level current, then doing a number of things with the dredged materials. When elected, I plan to engage the Sheriff to understand the specific needs of officers to help combat crime in our city. Strauss joined the council in 2020. After reviewing the budget, I found numerous ways to cut waste and Ive identified a way to save taxpayers millions of dollars every year. So we are doing the best we can from a policy lens to ensure that people have adequate housing that is dignified, that they can continue to stay in the communities that theyve lived in and known for years without being displaced.. Part-time jobs get part-time results, which is why I am committed to serving full-time as your council member. A: Im a painter, I started a company called Jax Exterior Coatings. 2) Recovery must play a central role in addressing housing affordability. It will help the entire city. A: This issue extremely important in my district and to me, personally. A: The experiences in my life that have prepared me for holding public office is my recognizing the way Ive been subjected to the faults of the previous Council representative in the public office of District 8 before redistricting. What I could do is bring a local culvert replacement company for consultation, get a quote to fix the culverts, then consult with the community to set a payment plan, for they will be the immediate beneficiaries. City council seats are up for election for about half of Oklahoma City's residents on Feb. 14. The majority of the city's 50 council seats are contested this election. 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