A: Plans for infrastructure maintenance, reconstruction such as bulkhead reinforcements, along with disaster prevention and preparedness plans, need regular updating. A: Im opposed to public financing for TIAA Bank Field Renovations. Jacksonville and Jaguars should remain synonymous. Lastly, as being a part of organizations such asLeadership Jacksonville Class of 2014, a former appointed member to the citys Public Service GrantCouncil, as well as being selected to the citys Strategic Partnerships Steering Committee, I haveformed many working relationships with individuals from all over the city and will work with others toensure resources and support for a greater quality of life for individuals and families. And we have a lot of people that are living in substandard conditions. Just as important, they are a unifying force that brings a sense of identity to our community. A: For Jacksonville to become a great city, we need to choose the right leaders, with the right experience, for the right positions. v. Streamlining the permitting process for affordable housing developments to reduce costs and accelerate the construction timeline. They should be removed immediately, especially given how offensive they are to the African American population, of which our population is nearly 40%. I am the mother to three awesome young adult children, Devonn, Dejuan, and Laila. 2) Recovery must play a central role in addressing housing affordability. Im an avid reader, and I love seeing what everyone else is reading. Wherever the police is NOT present should be filled with concerned citizens with the freedom to guard themselves, which has always proven to be successful. A: Yes, I would. We have an extensive Parks and Recreation system where you can go and read a book or drop a fishing line. 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. The next City Council elections will be held in August 2022 (primary) and November 2022 (general). A: As a Major NFL City, Jacksonville is lagging far behind Tampa, Miami, and Orlando. My community service includes the following: A: I am Vice President of Acquisitions at Hakimian Holdings, where I focus on the acquisition of commercial real estate. However, since this time, I have come to fully support removing Confederate monuments from our public spaces. A: I believe JSO should have the staff, training, equipment, and technology that is necessary to keep our community and law enforcement officers safe. Q: Tell us about yourself What job/jobs do you hold besides City Council? The time of playing favorites is over my campaign is about community-first, people-first policies that invest IN the people. The city has an inventory of commercial properties that should be repurposed into residential housing. This would help to understand where funding is going andwhether or not metrics are being achieved or reallocations would need to take place during thebudget year. We also need to end civil asset forfeiture here as well. We need to assist the military members who transition to civilian life. Nothing like looking at the City to feel better. I will work to improve the Veterans Services Office of the City of Jacksonville. I will watch these budgets like a hawk. We have to encourage, not discourage growth. A: Equity and Access to city and legal services, for the constituents of District 9. 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. A: THIS WILL BE A HOT TOPIC MOVING FORWARD. I have been teaching for 28 years. I do think some historical markers and, for instance, the name of Jacksonville, should be protected, but certainly we have the evidence most of the monuments at issue were not meant to be historical tributes. For the fiscal years endingSeptember 30th, 2020 and 2021, the City was very late in issuing its audited financial statements with significant problems disclosed in these audited financial statements. Our resiliency and infrastructureis an important issue in our community and should be managed as such. The commission split Magnolia along the ridge with coast-facing side to the west in D6, and Queen Anne facing homes to the east in D7. A: I dont understand why anyone has any Confederacy iconography, let alone on public property. JSOs ability to obtain and retain appropriate, especially experienced officers. A: I have lived in Jacksonville for 23 years since being offered a job as a machine operator in a packaging plant. My fervor to make a difference is why for the eight years I have attended City Council meetings, Sheriff Advisory meetings, CPAC meetings, conferences, town hall meetings, and other neighborhood and civic activities. Almost everyone in the City Council and mayors office the last 2 decades should be ashamed. A: I do not agree with continuing this level of funding for JSO. Unfortunatelyparts of Jacksonville are still dangerous because we keep electing legitimate losers, little men, and selfish politicians over and over. A: Born, reared, and raised on 2nd and Fairfax dirt roads since 1965. 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. The Council can override a veto from the mayor with a vote of at least two-thirds of the members. I have been consulted by government officials when they review important legislation. We have to long range plan and budget these issues. I would like to see the stadium be renovated to include a tennis element for purposes of hosting professional tennis. And then another. Voters deserve a leader who has achieved success through hard work and accountability. A: Jacksonvillebasically sits at sea level, completely immersedin waterways. I was born and raised here in Duval county of 42 years. A: I will work really hard for the residents of Duval county and keep my promises that will lead me into office. A primary was scheduled for May 7, 2019. A: Every day I learn more about challenges faced by the people living in District 7. The City, She Weeps. Her own words are really the best description of whats needed, so I encourage readers to check out the Jax Today coverage. Ideally we can move towards a much safer future and dropthose costs drastically. The qualifying period, when candidates formally register to run, will be in August.. 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. A: The normal responses of infrastructure, crime, inflation, and such naturally come up in conversations. A: The Council should be free to have and initiate conversations concerning affordable housing but must be very cautious on how involved they actually become in the process. 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. Our city leaders should be concerned. Now they suffer the same flood zone prices that Broward Road (which is a true flood zone) suffer from because now theyre seen as a financial liability. WhatI have now is an insiders knowledge of how to combat our citys drug problem and homeless problem from a deeper understanding. drawn backlash from more moderate Democrats for opposing the One45 rezoning. Get a quick look at the most important local stories of the day with KUOW's Today So Far newsletter. How RCV Works Our RCV History RCV Process Changes & Results How We Count RCV Ballots Elections calendar Learn important dates and deadlines for voting. A: I have no position at the present time. I fell in love with Mandarin in 1982 for its natural beauty, the history of the area, and the neighborhoods proximity to our St. Johns River and tributaries. Neighborhoods across the city flood regularly, even from everyday rainstorms, because the city is decades behind in upgrading our stormwater runoff and drainage systems and bulkhead replacement along the river. Elected in 2018, I served as the Chair of the Duval Soil and Water Conservation District board. Come back here to read how they answered the Jacksonville Today Council candidate questionnaire. Actively support our Chief Resiliency Officer. 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. The Hutto City Council election is held on the first Saturday in May of each year. Nearly every one of Jacksonvilles 14 City Council district seats and five at-large seats will appear on ballots in the March 21st elections (a handful of incumbents have been re-elected unopposed or face only a write-in candidate: Kevin Carrico, Nick Howland, Rory Diamond and Matt Carlucci). Why do people turn to crime? We're a year away from the city's next municipal election. Thank you very much! Meanwhile, the citys inventory of single-family homes should be rehabbed and sold at cost price. 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 support the opportunity to expand development for non-profit and for-profit development to meet the demand for Affordable Housing in Jacksonville. Q: What, if anything, should Council do to help Duval County adapt to rising seas, increased heat and flooding caused by climate change? We have spoken with builders who understand they can do more to lift us all up as a city. A: Public safety is priority #1. Although we continue to increase the JSO budget, crime continues to increase. I support a public-private partnership when it comes to TIAA Bank Field renovations, but I believe that the taxpayers shouldnt have to pay the full bill. History is meantto be understood from all points of view so Jacksonville can grow, evolve, and become stronger. I have many friends there. 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. Credit: There are many people in my district that I have spoken with that do not believe that further public financing is appropriate for a multitude of reasons. A: Since 2019, I have evolved my perspective regarding the monuments. I hope Ive earned your vote. Similarly, my organization assists with re-entry programs by providing long-term support and accommodation to formerly incarcerated individuals while they work to restoretheir lives, families, and community status. This post originally appeared in KUOW's Today So Far newsletter for February 27, 2023. How the West Coast seafood industry feels the impact of the war in Ukraine, AG pushing for largest environmental fine in Washington history. My husband of 23 years, David Casey, and I have two adult sons and a teenage daughter. This office will be a great resource for city councils of the future. In 2022, the National Conservation Foundation named me a Next Generation Leader. A living wage covers housing costs. Jacksonville deserves a hard-working, dedicated, and compassionate representative who understands the needs of working people and families and recognizes that Jacksonville belongs to all of us. Having said that, this city needs to create a clearly defined policy of what is acceptable, and what is not. 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. Thus, one plank in my platform is housing repair, reduction of blight, and city capital plan improvements targeted to the Northside. I know how to lead, and I know how to be a contributing team player. No one will even say their names. A: I support funding the Sheriffs Office but equally throughout the department to fund areas that will strengthen the relationship with the community. We participate in monthly sheriffs watch meetings and host National Night Out in our neighborhood. My TEDxJax tells the story of how much it changed me. If we start down the road of dismantling, then there will be a push to change the names of buildings, streets, that might not be favorable to different parties. Note: These are just the current council members up for election this year; each council district has a number of challengers for the job. David Tagliani's search and rescue dog Libby in Kup'yans'k. 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. Let's take a . Now, I am ready to use my experience and expertise to make District 9 thrive and bring positive change to the community. 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. You can find more information here:https://www.data-z.org/state_data_and_comparisons/city/jacksonville. With every million spent, we get a million spent on us. Included among my leadership experiences are supervisory and management positions in healthcare, finance, and desktop/mainframe computer security. A: My Happy Place in Jacksonville is with family, at my or my sisters house, playing Scrabble, card games, or Monopoly while eating great, home-cooked food. 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. Omarosa v. Trump: Represent Omarosa Manigault Newman in her cases filed because of her book and statements. All of this has put me in a position where I have the network, connections and wisdom to help. A: The Jaguars successful season reminded us all of the importance of supporting our sports teams, the arts, and cultural programs. The area isnt a flood zone but because of gross neglect became victims of flooding. The monuments have stood for decades and our city is named after Andrew Jackson and our county is named after William Duval. I fell in love with Jacksonville in the 1980s/1990s, formed many great friendships that I maintained throughout my time serving in the Army and always knew I would be back. The haves and have nots are further than they have ever been. A: Im not sure theres any one particular place that I prefer to go. I attended Sandalwood High and was able to graduate with in the top 3% of my class. More $$ should have been budgeted for capital improvements, particularly resiliency programs. 32-42 Broadway, 7 Fl New York, NY 10004. . So its not surprising that he did not get the dangerousness standard. The positions carry influence as locally elected leaders determine spending and priorities for police and fire departments, road projects, parks and . I believe that there should be an effort to look at ways to cut some of that budget. These monuments represent a history of death and destruction of racism, segregation and slavery. A: No, I dont support the amount but I do support the department. 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. 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). Jacksonville suffers from a toxic political culture. The Council also negotiates with the mayor to pass the city budget every year. A: I support our law enforcement community. I moved to Jacksonville 11 years ago to work for Everbank right after they went public. I support public financing for the TIAA Bank Field renovations but believe it is best achieved in combination with private funding, too. 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. I aim to make a difference that can be felt, seen, and a difference in service to the City of Jacksonville in general and the constituents of District 9 in particular. Q: What is the biggest issue citywide that you would like totackle if elected to the Jacksonville City Council? The municipal election will be held Nov. 7. After two more storms, we still clearly have issues. I have been back in Duval County for 20 years and work as a senior IT project manager at CSX. Having affordable housing in the core of city is existential to having a vibrant city, but also is necessary as it shows Jacksonville as a city working on broken promises of equality. She hopes that bowing out will help a progressive candidate win. They also have a working group that is reviewing current city programs and policies to recommend needed adjustments. I have experienced a city that leveraged its business community to create vibrancy and value. A: The top 3 issues are crime, infrastructure, and economic development. Aside from the usual issues there have been discussions of topics ranging from local flooding and drainage to the need for family friendly activities options. Kshama Sawant: Sawant, who represents District 3, is leaving office to start a new activist organization focused on workers. My priority as a City Council member will be to ensure thatour community is safe and welcoming for all of our neighbors, and I believe that removing Confederate monuments is an important step towards achieving that goal. Example: The roads are undriveable even though were taxed for them to be up to par. 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