Q: What is the biggest issue in your district that you would like totackle if elected to the Jacksonville City Council? My experience in agriculture and soil and water conservation has prepared me to bring to the City Council insights on the wise use of our natural resources and the need to enhance our parks and preserves to benefit our community. Tammy Morales: Announced in early February that she is running again for District 2 and is participating in the city's Democracy Voucher Program. All we need is a community-first, people-first focused agenda that uplifts our community and the potential that surrounds us in Jacksonville. Come back here to read how they answered the Jacksonville Today Council candidate questionnaire. A: Improving recreational and youth athletic parks along with road and drainage improvements. A huge part of my success is budgeting, project management and providing my employees with financial stability and an opportunity to advance. This is the most important case of my life. 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. After reviewing the budget, I found numerous ways to cut waste and Ive identified a way to save taxpayers millions of dollars every year. A: The Council should develop and/or continue to create partnerships with the state and private sector to create opportunities for affordable housing. A: Our city is very broad and complex and our resiliency challenges continue to expand, including rising seas, increased heat, and flooding. A: First and foremost, I am a husband and father. Q: Last years city budget included a record $545.27 million for the JacksonvilleSheriffs Office. I have a bachelors degree in English and a masters in education. The harassment ends. As such, investing in our neighborhoods and people must also include investing the Jacksonville Sheriffs Office. A: CITYWIDE, CRIME IS THE BIGGEST ISSUE. We should always treat everyone with dignity and respect. More importantly, the larger question remains: how do we activate our public spaces (and parks) to make them a benefit to the public as a whole? This is the biggest case of my life, helping my home. A: Growing up on 21st and Phoenix, I learned two valuable lessons: that good things come to those who work hard and that it is important to take care of your family and community. Responses are published here unedited, except for minor formatting changes/typo corrections. A: During the spring of 2001, I was flown to Jacksonville to interview for what would be my first ever job as a lawyer. Four Oklahoma City council seats are on the ballot this February in an election where representatives will be chosen for about half of the city's residents. My PRYORity is YOU! A: Yes, I do support continuing this level of funding for JSO. We got them married and also there are now signs throughout the courthouse. It was considered a success. How long have you lived in Duval County? Like how many practice fields do yall need? The goal is to eliminate these liabilities completely in due time. I have been teaching for 28 years. Get it done. At the same time, JSO must also be accountable to the taxpayers. 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. However, I believe that my background in construction and development, combined with my experience in banking and finance, gives me a unique perspective on the challenges facing our community. A: Growth is a major challenge facing our city. City council seats are up for election for about half of Oklahoma City's residents this month. 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. 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. And it wont be surprising if he doesnt get the bail reform he wants.. If they would focus on violent crimes instead non-violent victimless crimes our resources would go much further. Second, I bring a fresh perspective to City Council. WhatI have now is an insiders knowledge of how to combat our citys drug problem and homeless problem from a deeper understanding. Get a quick look at the most important local stories of the day with KUOW's Today So Far newsletter. 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She joined the council in 2017. JSO staffing levels in light of national standards. My military background has been a big part of my development as a leader and public servant. Q: What is the biggest issue in your district that youwould like to tackle if elected to the Jacksonville City Council? Prior to my service on the JEPB, I served on the Jacksonville Housing and Community Development Commission, where I worked on initiatives that improve the quality of life for families and individuals in our city, like housing affordability and other essential resources. A: I was motivated to run for City Council largely because of a series of issues that all link together. Regarding my approach to the Citys budget overall when serving you all on City Council, I will always look into the details to ensure we are being the best possible stewards of the taxpayers hard-earned money. Lisa Herbold: Herbold says she is not running for District 1 because she fears a divisive primary election could allow extreme candidates to make it through. She then survived a 2021 recall effort by less than 1%, a difference of 310 votes. At this point, I would recommend that we continue to support this initiative. JSOs ability to obtain and retain appropriate, especially experienced officers. After all of the districts have been introduced, the City Council will be comprised of six Councilmembers who each live in and represent . Currently, I am an educator with Duval County Public Schools. We dont have a library in District 2, but city leaders announced in 2019 to build one on New Berlin Road. Also, notably, I am an active member of our communitys CPAC (Northwest Citizen Planning Advisory Committee). Do you support continuing this level of funding for JSO? After two more storms, we still clearly have issues. 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 support the efforts in the FL Legislature to address this issue by providing funding for workforce housing. A: When I have the opportunity, I still love to get up in an airplane and fly above Jacksonville. However, going over to Memorial Park with my grandson sure doesnt hurt. What if we can save one life or save one house? Ethan Stark-Miller covers New York City and state politics for amNewYork Metro. A: Crime is the biggest issue on top of voters mind across this city, including in District 8. A: The Jacksonville Jaguars franchise is important to this community. And I looked at the lack of civility and action in city council. A: I have worked in civil governance in the military, performing area assessments, humanitarian assistance on a mass scale, municipal development and worked with various agencies including briefings with Department of State, Department of Agriculture and foreign contractors to develop entire towns abroad in some of the most hostile regions on earth. I have served on many community and civic boards including as President of the Southside Business Mens Club, Board Member of Mandarin Community Club, Member of Jacksonville Police Council,Jewish Family and Community Services, River Garden Hebrew Home and its foundation board, Jacksonville Rotary, and as President of Tala Cay Homeowners Association. I support our Jacksonville law enforcement community from the officers patrollingour streets to the corrections officers in the jail. A: Im a painter, I started a company called Jax Exterior Coatings. The positions on the ballot will be for Council Place 1, Council Place 4 and Council Place 5 (to fill an unexpired term). We have to empower her and need to focus on all of the issues related to it. I attended Andrew Jackson High School, Georgia Southwestern University and NEFBA Apprenticeship, with licenses/certifications as a General Contractor, Electrical Contractor, Underground Utilities, Crane Operator, and CDL. 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. Here's What to Know, Honor of a Lifetime:' Mayor Lori Lightfoot Leaves Complicated Legacy After Losing in 2023 Chicago Mayoral Election, Election Results: See How All 50 Wards Voted in Chicago's Aldermanic Elections. And then another. A: I am a proud native of the First Coast and have lived in Duval County since 2006. A: The stadium needs renovation. Needless to say, we love this area. A: 1) Relief for our residents is needed immediately. Q: What is the biggest issue citywide that you would like to tackle if elected to the Jacksonville City Council? A: As a fifth-generation Floridian, born in Madison County and raised in Jacksonville, I graduated from Duval County Public Schools and earned my Bachelor of Arts from Jacksonville University with a major in history and a minor in English. Q: What experiences in your life have prepared you for holding public office? We have to get to the bottom of these issues. I have had the opportunity to testify in front of Congress and state legislatures, work on local ordinances and state statutes. A: I believe that either we maintain our historical monuments and build other memorials to our history. Look at the power weve given Tim Baker and Brian Hughes. Take the statue out, leave the concrete housing that covers it. As a community, we are responsible for planning, protecting, and leading the charge of resilience to ensure that we are prepared. 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. A: The biggest issue is a lack of CIP funding going to the district: Drainage improvements, sidewalks, septic tanks, curbs, etc. All rights reserved, Winners, Runoffs, Races Too Close to Call: A Look at Where Things Stand in the 2023 Chicago Election, When Is the Chicago Runoff Election? The once-powerful Ald. Im very familiar with the processes and ordinances and know what works well and what needs to be improved. Im an avid reader, and I love seeing what everyone else is reading. This makes me happy. 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: Except for 8 years, I have lived in Jacksonville my entire life and on the Northside. I received a Master of Business Administration from The University of Florida with a concentration in finance. A: The national increase in inflation and mortgage rates over the past two years has made it even more difficult for most hard-working families to afford a house of their own. The time of playing favorites is over my campaign is about community-first, people-first policies that invest IN the people. A total of 12 candidates will be vying to represent the four wards, each with their own ideas about improving Oklahoma City governance. 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. A: THE CITY COUNCIL WILL NOT BE ABLE TO STOP NATURE OR GOD, PERIOD. The monuments have stood for decades and our city is named after Andrew Jackson and our county is named after William Duval. We need to fast track these projects. 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. 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. A: I am a good listener, and will seek out concerns from our citizens. 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