D)The JEA issue must be addressed aggressively to get this problem behind us. October 28, 2023. Quality accounting and budgeting will allow our city to better match our taxpayer dollars to our quality-of-life issues. History is meantto be understood from all points of view so Jacksonville can grow, evolve, and become stronger. 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. A: I dont believe there is anything the City Council can do with this issue. With that being said, my personal opinion may not be the opinion of my constituents. But those pipes can leak about 90% of its gas supply. Only then, will we regain the trust that is so vital to this Citys future. But we live in a city where inequality and lack of compassion seem to govern. We have the same core people bullying folks and conversely nothing gets done. A: I am a proud native of Jacksonville for 59 years. A: The city should make a decision to either retain ownership of TIAA Bank Field, or sell to the NFL Team owner who will have sole responsibility to maintain and upkeep the stadium. The conversation should reveal truth and history: when the monuments were erected, who commissioned the monuments and why, analysis of the psychological impacts of the monuments, perspectives on the life of diverse peoples during the time period depicted by the monument, and the life, actions, and opinions of historical people portrayed. Unfortunately, only one homeless deal is released through FloridaHousing. A: 1) Crime and 2) Affordable housing and aging infrastructure. A: Our city is very broad and complex and our resiliency challenges continue to expand, including rising seas, increased heat, and flooding. 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. A: The Council could be proactive in its response to climate change. Harnessing this growth through strategic planning is the only way to unlock Jacksonvilles full potential. Ideally we can move towards a much safer future and dropthose costs drastically. I believe in a living wage for all, with opportunities for advancement regardless of race, sex, gender, or sexual orientation. First, I believe we need to call a local housing emergency, something I did on May 11, 2022, to focus a citywide effort around the crisis. Hes just hoping for votes because of the R, and he will get them. I have stepped down from the Folio for this, but remain a lawyer. I do not support large-scale windmill projects. Solar can be used as supplemental power. Q: Tell us about yourself What job/jobs do you hold besides City Council? Photo courtesy of NYS Senate Media Services, 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. Denver's City and County Building. 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. A: Jacksonville is uniquely positioned to leverage the growth coming to our City. I would like to see the stadium be renovated to include a tennis element for purposes of hosting professional tennis. Lastly, as a voting member on the Citizens Oversight Committee, I am overseeing billion-dollar budgets, learning how to maximize our hard-earned tax dollars while ensuring our teachers and students have the resources they need to be successful. Since leaving Planned Parenthoods national office, I have volunteered on the City of Jacksonvilles KingSoutel Crossing Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) Advisory Board. Example: The roads are undriveable even though were taxed for them to be up to par. Ive lived here in Jacksonville my entire life. This would: help developers build affordable and accessible housing; bring more dollars in for home repair or replacement to ensure aging in place; first-time homebuyer programs; and create more opportunity for different types of housing programs. Q: What is the biggest issue in your district that you would like to tackle if re-elected to the Jacksonville City Council? Investigate more density of housing, especially in urban neighborhoods. Credit: Since I am not an expert in this field, I was excited to meet with Jacksonvilles Resilience officer, Anne Coglianese and was impressed with her knowledge, analytical approach, and professionalism. There needs to be incentives, Adams said during a recent interview with amNewYork Metro. The recent economic challenges have only exacerbated this issue. . I want to be around and available as much as possible so I can be responsive to the needs of my constituents. It was considered a success. 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. A: I consider myself to be a staunch advocate of protecting the rights of the poor, indigents, the homeless, children, and others who have been left behind in the City of Jacksonville and elsewhere. A: My position is that we should allow all the citizens of Jacksonville to decide what they would like regarding these and any other historical monuments. Her current term is through 2025, however, Mosqueda wants to trade her city seat for a King County Council seat. As an example, first-time home buyers have very different needs from our citizens on public assistance. 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. There is no one on the council that has this experience. Sadly, my opponent and the current Council, havent addressed the issue in any meaningful way and they are creating a problem that will impact our community negatively for years to come. In the next decade of council elections, most of Magnolia is parting ways with downtown CD7 and becoming part of Ballard's CD6. By leveraging our current tax base, we can enhance the safety, health, and housing affordability for all of our citizens through pragmatic, results-based policies. 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. How long have you lived in Duval County? Step 1: Keep your City Council district number in mind. I enjoy playing tennis, as it serves as an excellent stress reliever and an opportunity for socialization with a diverse group. These figures have been used as instruments of divisiveness and should no longer be maintained using tax payer dollars. As a City Councilman, Ill work across the aisle to take down every Confederate monument, statute or plaque thats in our community. Sitting at one of our local coffee shops or restaurants spending time with friends. A: I believe that public safety is a top priority in building a safe, welcoming, and vibrant city for all of our neighbors. Our correctional officers are also down 170 officers and are having to work mandatory overtime. Encourage more trade school opportunities, which would result in a better supply of skilled labor for ourcontractors. A: I would support public financing of the stadium, as long as the return on investment make sense for Jacksonville families and businesses. A: I believe climate change is real and represents a real threat to our community. I am also on a number of boards throughout the County: Changing Homelessness Continuum of Care Board, Northeast Florida Literacy Alliance, Veterans Council of Duval County, Memorial Park Association and the Riverside Avondale Preservation Committee on Infrastructure. A: I support bond financing with the re-payment of the bonds plus interest to the bondholders. 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: THE CITY COUNCIL WILL NOT BE ABLE TO STOP NATURE OR GOD, PERIOD. And I looked at the lack of civility and action in city council. And there is a complete lack of funding for affordable housing programs in the 2022-2023 budget. A: We need to continue to advocate for support at the State level. Jax Today contacted all candidates repeatedly, using contact info they provided to the Duval County Supervisor of Elections. A: I dont see a need to increase JSOs budget. A: Jacksonvilles diversity and size is one of its greatest strengths. Homeownership anchors families and communities. I went to public schools in Tallahassee before attending Tallahassee Community College and double majoring in political and interdisciplinary social science at Florida State University. The crop of candidates running for council seats this year skews far younger than current lawmakers. 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. Having said this, the greatest barrier to strategic planning is a serious lack of trust in our city leaders. Reform in this department will bring more affordability and incentivize homeownership and decrease the price of rent for renters in Jacksonville. A: First, I bring a unique skill set to City Council. Modify the City Budget to allow for more support of affordable workforce housing. Also body painting, a feature on art cars, and a Miss Hot Pants competition, which is exactly what it sounds like and such contests were apparently happening in a lot of US cities back then. I truly want to be a conduit for positive change in District 7. A: I am a special education teacher, which has allowed me to see the needs of Jacksonvilles families. Take the statue out, leave the concrete housing that covers it. Service on these boards has helped me better understand local government functions and learn how to best serve the public interest. This isone major reason why District 9 has been neglected and ignored. Monday, Dec. 5, 2022. Credit John McCarten NYC Council Media Unit, is the primary thats shaping up for Democratic socialist Council Member Kristin Richardson Jordans Council District 9 seat. This is the biggest case of my life, helping my home. , setting up what will likely be some competitive races. It was a very engaging process with bankers, developers, landlords, city officials, and testimonies from tenants experiencing the housing crisis. 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. When I feel as though someone has been wronged in some way, I fight and do not give up! As Vice President and Operations Manager of the S Corporation and LLC, I researched and implemented an organizational structure that allows my husband and me to become real estate entrepreneurs who invest in single-family, high-quality, and aesthetically pleasing, low-income housing. 1) Safe Neighborhoods We have a staffing deficiency of more than 700 law enforcement officers in JSO. Each Council member has his or her own discretionary budget to fund local projects and groups. I used to work multiple part-time jobs in the local craft beer industry here in Jacksonville and watching how our local and state government treated those small businesses during 2020 is what motivated me to get involved in politics. I believe the City Council and JSO should undertake a line-by-line program review to determine whats working and what isnt so we can put more dollars into the programs that are offering the highest protection in our neighborhoods. Maintain and perhaps enhance funding for restoration of Hogans Creek and McCoys Creek. I am the bestcandidate to represent District 8 because I will continue to serve tirelessly to ensure our families andcommunities experience a great quality of life. At the time, Boeing wasn't doing so well and Seattle was generally bummed out. I would need to do more research on the city and states initiatives to come up with some viable solutions. 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. Q: What, if anything, should Council do to help Duval County adapt to rising seas, increased heat and flooding caused by climate change? It's a big election year for the Seattle City Council. 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: Based upon my interaction with neighbors in District 10, the three issues most important to my campaign are: 1) neighborhood engagement to effect lifelong education about the City of Jacksonville services, and personal and civic responsibilities; 2.) Our new resiliency officer is underutilized and not given the resources she needs. There must be a concentrated effort to get this issue under control, while simultaneously adopted real legislation that would boost officer pay and benefits including sign on and retainer bonuses. Its where I have spent most of my time and its suffering. A: Jacksonville needs more affordable housing. I have lived in Duval most of my life other than the seven years I lived in South Carolina. JSOs ability to obtain and retain appropriate, especially experienced officers. I have spoken with thousands of voters in my district during the past year, and the one thing they all have in common is that they are concerned not only about what the City Council does but also about how they do it. I work for General Electric as an Inventory Specialist. Earlier this month, Kagan, who fiercely opposed the changes to his district, switched his party affiliation from Democrat to Republican and launched a bid against Brannan for the seat. City investment needed in left-behind neighborhoods to achieve parity to well-maintained neighborhoods relative to:Infrastructure, Cleanliness, Environmental remediation and protection, Code enforcement and zoning. Aggressively pursue grants for environmental remediation and protection. While the race for Chicago mayor will undoubtedly leave many anxiously awaiting results, a number of other big races will be decided across the city that will play a big role in shaping the City Council for the next mayor. A: I would support public financing for TIAA Bank Field renovations if the terms ofthe contract allow the city to have a rate of return on the investment that is equalto or greater than every dollar invested. Q: I have supported the Jacksonville Jaguars since the franchises inception. I would want to see better accounting before I would support tax increases. Q: Last years city budget included a record $545.27 million for the Jacksonville Sheriffs Office. Id love to talk with anyone who would like to learn more about me; my email is kimpryor4jaxcitycouncil@gmail.com. It's a fascinating corner of our everyday, medical lives, and the response to climate change. A: I have raised a family and worked hard owning my own home. 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Like I have in my career, I am here to help be that bridge. The hopelessness in the poverty-strickencommunities, etc. Come back here to read how they answered the Jacksonville Today Council candidate questionnaire. Many others, most you will never hear about. I am open to finding a dedicated funding source to address affordable housing that prevents or reduces homelessness. A: This is a question I could answer in pages. Developers should be subject to explaining how they plan create proper drainage and road expansion to develop communities, shopping areas, and other projects in areas of the city. The positions carry influence as locally elected leaders determine spending and priorities for police and fire departments, road projects, parks and . I hope Ive earned your vote. This will achieve peace through free market transactions with emphasis on private property. 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