3) Human Services I speak as the father of a 25-year-old Navy veteran who died by suicide in 2011. Together, we can build a brighter future for all. Q: What is the biggest issue in your district that you would like to tackle if re-elected to the Jacksonville City Council? I am / have been involved in many high-profile cases over the course of my career: Each step of the way over the last 20 years in Jacksonville have taught me so much about the inequalities and inequities which exist. Like how many practice fields do yall need? I dont care if they vote monument by monument or vote on the underlying racial, inequality or hate-filled messages many of these monuments were designed to convey, but I personally dont support having them on public property. For now, it appears that multi-unit development is a solution. It would also include strengthening incentives packages for investors willing to build in density appropriate areas with units at below market rates. A: The major issue facing District 9 is crime. The taxpayers could easily let the city know how it wants their tax dollars spent. I am the only one who has stood up to JSO and the FOP repeatedly. Its an issue. A: I support removal of Confederate monuments located on public property. Id move to town and defend local and national businesses for a decade. I made several calls and decided the time was now to run. I grew up and have always lived in North Florida. WhatI have now is an insiders knowledge of how to combat our citys drug problem and homeless problem from a deeper understanding. Take out the plaques and change the name of the park. This is a major issue for me and ABSOLUTELY NO ONE in Jacksonville politics has done anything that has worked. A: PUBLIC FINANCING WILL BE A PART OF IT. A: I have been fighting for the needs of my Springfield neighborhood for many years. All it takes is the political will to do it. As its currentcouncil member and one who has lived in several of its communities andremained in it for the past 24 years, know the people in 9. I thought about Kent Stermon and how JSO and the FOP have fought against any citizen review, but had a Sheriffs Circle, led by Kent Stermon, who could go anywhere, do anything and was involved with demotions and promotions- a one man civilian review board who was using city power and assets as his own. Specifically the Riverside Park and the Midnight Sun store is where id frequent often before going into Sun-Ray Cinema! A: Continue to use natural gas as a primary fuel for generating electricity. Likewise, I will continue to support the work ofcommunity-based programs such as the CBCRC, which examine the causes of crimeto fight it from an environmental, economic, and educational perspective. He is working with the aid organization Stay Safe UA. 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. My experience serving as Chair of the Duval Soil and Water Conservation District and on other boards that addressed land management and natural resources prepared me to lead efforts to improve our citys resiliency and reduce our vulnerabilities. As a close-knit bunch, my happy place is being with family and friends. I have stepped down from the Folio for this, but remain a lawyer. A: My greatest ambition is to effectively serve the residents of District 9 by being their fiercest advocate. I wanna stay an NFL team city. Look at JEA. I have worked tobridge the divide between local government and neighborhoods. 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. Q: What, if anything, should Council do to help Duval County adapt to rising seas, increased heat, and flooding caused by climate change? But this growth also presents an unprecedented opportunity for investment in infrastructure, housing, education, jobs and policing. 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 believe climate change is real and represents a real threat to our community. I am a firefighter and EMT safety officer, and an entrepreneur and public service advocate. Many others, most you will never hear about. The area isnt a flood zone but because of gross neglect became victims of flooding. Community engagement has kept me actively involved at the forefront of Jacksonvilles progression through developing programs that promote and champion economic growth and community revitalization experiences has prepared me for public office. I have had the opportunity to testify in front of Congress and state legislatures, work on local ordinances and state statutes. We need all levels, we need low, middle and we also need market rate. However, I believe the reason there are such strong feelings about the stadium is because of the recent past actions of the City Council and DIA and the offering of funds to Mr. Khan on other projects. A: Downtown rooftop bars and dining in Riverside. And, as I have done when leading many large organizations in the Army, I will constantly look for opportunities for the city entities to become more efficient and effective. I think more de-escalationtraining is needed. 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. Making it safe and beautiful. Country artist Sheb Wooley was a featured musical act. Each Council member has his or her own discretionary budget to fund local projects and groups. Shopping for plants at Earthworks while taking a stroll around their different Koi ponds. A new generation is trying to break into Pittsburgh City Council. And I will always be committed to protecting the quality of our air, water, and native ecosystems. The election is nonpartisan, meaning there is no spring primary. A: I support increasing the funding of both the JSO and the JFRD. Get a quick look at the most important local stories of the day with KUOW's Today So Far newsletter. [1] Due to redistricting and the 2020 changes to the New York City Charter, Councilmembers elected during the 2021 and 2023 City Council elections will serve two-year terms, with full four-year terms resuming after the . Look at all of the self-serving of non-profits. As for heat, we have over $20M in our tree mitigation fund that could be used to plant trees across the City to reduce rising temperatures on our streets. iii. A: I have been a Duval County resident since 1975. 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. In a crowded debate that featured heavy time constraints, mayoral hopefuls met Monday at the Rotary Club to explain their positions on education, crime, business development and the environment. A: Frankly stated, I would use the $500,000 in the current budget to remove them. The city has an inventory of commercial properties that should be repurposed into residential housing. I was not interested in public office until I began to recognize that I have the experience, especially executive and leadership experience, to truly serve my community in Northwest Jacksonville. This growth has the potential to exacerbate every problem this city currently faces. I began my career as an intern for Wachovia and worked my way to the boardroom. These experiences have given me the skills and knowledge necessary to serve my community in a public office and make a positive impact on the lives of the people I represent. Another solution could be to invest in programs that provide financial assistance to low-income households to help them afford housing. A: Our city is very broad and complex and our resiliency challenges continue to expand, including rising seas, increased heat, and flooding. This office will be a great resource for city councils of the future. Eliminate single-family zoning in several parts of the City, which would allow for more duplexes, quadplexes, and high density housing 2. Our city brought in Cure Violence from out of town while completely ignoring groups like Mad Dads. City council seats are up for election for about half of Oklahoma City's residents this month. It was considered a success. Home ownership programs suchas first-time homebuyer, down payment assistance, and gap funding could also assist citizens of DuvalCounty obtain affordable housing. Jacksonville City Council races set for March election 2023 ELECTIONS Field for Jacksonville City Council elections set, with some races already decided Hanna Holthaus Florida. He is working with the aid organization Stay Safe UA. At the city level, all eyes are on the upcoming City Council races, where the 51 council members elected just in 2021 many of them freshmen in the chamber will have to run again to hold onto their recently captured seats. Look at the power weve given Tim Baker and Brian Hughes. The harassment ends. I gave back to our community when I served as a classroom teacher at my high school alma mater, Terry Parker High School. A: I dont believe there is anything the City Council can do with this issue. But we live in a city where inequality and lack of compassion seem to govern. A: The Jacksonville Jaguars franchise is important to this community. A: We need to consider, at least the following, regarding affordable housing: Q: What, if anything, should Council do to help Duval County adapt to rising seas, increased heat and floodingcaused by climate change? Clayton candidates answer The Pioneer questionnaire. Al Taylor (center) announces his bid for Council District 9 in Harlem. Q: Last years city budget included a record $545.27 million for the Jacksonville Sheriffs Office. I would support the current level and increasing it to meet the needs. Upgrading the infrastructure, more advanced flood drainengineering, is an ongoing necessity for the council and I will see that we are continually addressing that. 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. Im committed to working with my futurefellow Council members, city staff, and the community to find effective solutions to this pressing issueand ensure that Jacksonville remains a safe and resilient place for generations to come. We should not have a bad area in Duval. 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. The priorities of the citizens of District 7 will be my PRYORities once I am elected. City council seats are up for election for about half of Oklahoma City's residents on Feb. 14. I am a lifelong Republican, and a believer in smaller government. That being said, the Jaguars are essential to Jacksonville. He is participating in the city's Democracy Voucher Program. As a result, I regularly seek out opportunities to learn how to be a better lawyer, leader and father. It needs to be investigated. We are no longer a watch football city under my leadership. We need leadership that will be the voiceof all persons in government. A: We need to build more for housing in an apartment. Although we continue to increase the JSO budget, crime continues to increase. 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. She hopes that bowing out will help a progressive candidate win. She joined the council in 2016. It is important that future policy recommendations are data driven with measurable benchmarks to ensure success. 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. The goal is to eliminate these liabilities completely in due time. I have the real and relevant experience that no other candidate in my race for Jacksonville City Council, At-Large, Group 5 has. Many people need to realize serving on the City Council is just a part-time job. 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. My husband of 23 years, David Casey, and I have two adult sons and a teenage daughter. However many people are frustrated with the lack of accountability and transparency in our local government. I am a representative of 400+ employees at my place of employment. I attended Forest Hills, now Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School, Jacksonville Episcopal High School for junior high school, and Ribault High School for senior high school. Check out my website, Parrishking.com and lets get this guy voted in! 2023 General Election Notice. I know it because weve done it out of office. The big takeaway here is that seven of the nine council seats are up for election this year, four of these positions are wide open with no incumbents. During the address, the governor will lay out her 2023 agenda, which shes already indicated will include a statewide housing strategy to reach a goal of building 800,000 units over the next decade. 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.) These figures have been used as instruments of divisiveness and should no longer be maintained using tax payer dollars. We will then force the city to go after state and federal dollars to subsidize this housing. At that time, I felt we had more important issues than to focus on insignificant statues when so many other crises, such as crime were crippling us as a city. We have the same core people bullying folks and conversely nothing gets done. He shares Nawaz's sense of uprightness and optimistic spirit that makes him the best fit as the democratic district leader. We need community-first, people-first leadership on the City Council that looks out for everyone who lives in Jacksonville. A: Anywhere with my wife and three boys. Will they run for re-election? After the merger with TIAA, I took a few years off to be with my boys and recently returned to work. Queens. Mr. Khan would need to commit tokeeping the team in Jacksonville. A: Jacksonvilles diversity and size is one of its greatest strengths. Also, we could invest in dredging rivers, such as the Ribault River. 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. 14, 2023 (Runoff, if necessary)Nov. 5, 2024 to elect the Mayor and Councilmembers in Districts 1, 3, 5 and 7Mar. I can be seen in the Emmy award-winning documentary, Armor of Light, which discusses Jordan Daviss case. During my 28 years as a mortgage software analyst, I was required to listen to clients needs and translate those needs into a clear design that allowed employees to perform their jobs better and faster, leading to greater efficiency. 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. The qualifying period, when candidates formally register to run, will be in August.. The positions on the ballot will be for Council Place 1, Council Place 4 and Council Place 5 (to fill an unexpired term). I amthe founder and owner of a real estate development group in Duval County; my company houses more han 15 families and operates on the principle of offering hope because hope can change lives. Wespecialize in providing affordable homes for a diverse population, including young adults who are agingout of the foster care system. A: This is a question I could answer in pages. Its got my home of 13 years, my office of over 20 years, our community house on the east of the stadium, which we renovated and put back into use and its got Folios office and distribution center in Springfield. Q: Tell us about yourself What job/jobs do you hold besides City Council? Lastly, we couldcreate a fund that allows the immediate disbursement of funds to homeownersafter a disaster. 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: The Jaguars successful season reminded us all of the importance of supporting our sports teams, the arts, and cultural programs. In July of 2011, Id switch sides and help victims of injuries and trauma. A: The biggest issue that I will tackle head-on is reckless city government spending, which will be an ongoing one. A: The lack of a vote on it is outrageous. They should gather facts on the issues and discuss once accomplished. The second district election is June 7, 2022 and Districts 1, 3, and 5 will be introduced in July 2022. 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. A: The City could do a number of things, including: 1. Through the Jacksonville Housing Authority, we can secure block grants and other funding to help provide access to safe affordable housing for all. 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