Although the original Better Jacksonville Plan (BJP) and BJPII sought to address our greatest infrastructure needs, our growing city and environmental issues continue to compound our infrastructure challenges. I looked at my opponents and they are nice, but both seem to want politically tied jobs more than anything else. A: THIS WILL BE A HOT TOPIC MOVING FORWARD. But the council minority leader is tempering his expectations for how much ground his party can realistically win in a solidly-blue city like New York. I am also the Chief Operations Officer for the Northeast Florida Area Agency on Aging, alsoknown as ElderSource. The dilapidated conditions I see are the result of poor leadership in the City Council. Tammy Morales: Announced in early February that she is running again for District 2 and is participating in the city's Democracy Voucher Program. A: The council should address the lack of affordable housing through implementation of livable wages that concise with the rising economy. There was a high-tech laser show, which was pretty new at the time. Our homes were flooded with toxic substances. I know it because weve done it out of office. I have appearedbefore the full Council to support and oppose ordinances on behalf of PlanningDistrict 5. The once-powerful Ald. Note: These are just the current council members up for election this year; each council district has a number of challengers for the job. We have two MLK breakfasts. I would continue to support the work of the citys Resiliency Officerand work with groups like the Riverkeeper, UNF, JU, and other task forces to assess the issue and address it. However, since this time, I have come to fully support removing Confederate monuments from our public spaces. Photo courtesy of David Tagliani. A: Crime is the biggest issue on top of voters mind across this city, including in District 8. In-person balloting at voting centers will occur on three days in mid-March: Saturday, March 11: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, March 13: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 14: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. We got them married and also there are now signs throughout the courthouse. Review and implement where appropriate the recommendations made in the City of Jacksonvilles Special Committee on Critical Quality of Life Issues report published in December, 2022. Successful sports teams, arts and cultural programs, are great for our city. The goal is to eliminate these liabilities completely in due time. State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D-Yonkers) and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie (D-Bronx) have resisted making further changes to the reformed laws. We fish off our dock and enjoy water sports like tubing, hydrosliding and paddleboarding. A: I currently serve on the Jacksonville Environmental Protection Board (JEPB) and chair the Water Committee, where Ive worked on environmental issues and promoting sustainability in our city. My husband of 23 years, David Casey, and I have two adult sons and a teenage daughter. A: Plans for infrastructure maintenance, reconstruction such as bulkhead reinforcements, along with disaster prevention and preparedness plans, need regular updating. The special election for City Council Ward I is only open for registered voters who reside in Ward I. We cant keep electing the same people and expect different results. Lastly, as a six-year member andVice Chairman of the North Florida Transportation Planning OrganizationsCitizens Advisory Committee, I understand the need to build, study,and maintain Duval Countys state roads. 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. I understand the importance of maintaining a safe, welcoming, and vibrant community and am committed to ensuring that Duval County remains a desirable place to live and work for generations to come. Criminal, civil and court of public opinion justice received. 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. Those include a lack of funding and resources for mental health, education and jobs. A: I think large-scale renovations to the stadium should be put to a voter referendum. My knowledge is limited on the subject matter, but it is my intent to learn more in order to address it more efficiently. The Midland City Council is the City's legislative body. Furthermore, we could strengthen building codes for homes constructed onthe beach or within a certain radius of the ocean or wetlands. 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. That is the representation that I will bring to the table by always showing up, listening, and acting in the peoples interest. Our city brought in Cure Violence from out of town while completely ignoring groups like Mad Dads. 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. A: No, I dont support the amount but I do support the department. 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? Only voters who are registered members of a party may vote for that party's candidates in a primary election.The registration deadlines for 2024 are: Presidential Preference Primary: February 20, 2024. I have had the opportunity to testify in front of Congress and state legislatures, work on local ordinances and state statutes. We can employ youth in citywide summer jobs programs. I would need to do more research on the city and states initiatives to come up with some viable solutions. Harnessing this growth through strategic planning is the only way to unlock Jacksonvilles full potential. And that absolutely has been the reason why Ive been able to outrun the top of the ticket in both of my general elections. 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. A: No. I believe, with the right leadership, Jacksonville is poised to compete with places like Charlotte and Atlanta. We need more funding for prevention and intervention programs and more opportunities for citizens to obtain services for mental health. However, I do not agree with continually investing tax dollars into TIAA Bank Field when other areas of the city especially District 10 are suffering. Many people need to realize serving on the City Council is just a part-time job. Below them, youll be able to jump straight to your district. Election FOX 32 Chicago CHICAGO - Live results in the Chicago election are coming in as the future of the city hangs in the balance. There are few things that give more pride and a sense of accomplishment than owning your own home. There is no one on the council that has this experience. I made the decisions the City Council Members make and managed a budget of over $333 million for services, operations and contracting. As a close-knit bunch, my happy place is being with family and friends. , 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. We couldprohibit the construction of homes in low-lying areas through zoning that preservesthe land rather than developing it. I promise the voters that this is a major, major concern for me. One solution could be to implement policies that encourage the development of affordable housing units, such as offering incentives for developers to include a certain percentage of affordable units in new construction projects. I served on the Jacksonville Childrens Chorus Board of Directors from 2009 to 2010, and was appointed by Mayor Alvin Brown to the Urban Core Citizens Planning Advisory Committee (CPAC) in 2015. 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. I live in Historic Springfield and have a daughter, son-in-law and two grandsons. A:By utilizing existing infrastructure, we can have higher-density development with a minimal marginal cost of development. A major priority would be to access where we can build affordable housing, not just in my district but across the city. These lessons have guided me throughout my life, and they have led me to a career in the fire department, where I have had the opportunity to help people and my community in their time of need. I have stood up for consumers my whole career. Anyone saying there is one big issue isnt being honest or is simply trying to force rank things that all need to be addressed. Finally, an idea that doesnt get much traction is privatized policing and security. When it comes to investing in our infrastructure, were talking about upgrading our roads, green and gray infrastructure to boost resiliency, and public transportation systems. To bring our community together, the City of Jacksonville must reject the symbols of division and embrace what unites us. 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.) Another route could be to negotiate some type of partnership where the city shares the cost of renovation and maintenance with the possibility to receive a percentage of ticket sales or other profit means. A: I support the public financing for TIAA Bank Field Renovations. When presented with a challenge, I seek to understand its root before identifying solutions. 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. 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. We must take a comprehensive approach to tackle this issue by providing job training and educational opportunities, encouraging economic development, increasing the availability of affordable housing, investing in infrastructure and public services, and collaborating with other organizations to connect residents with resources that can help them improve their economic situation. On the local level, I would support changing the single-family homezoning that exists in 90% of the county. The Affordable Housing Workshop participants developed 10 policies and fiscal recommendations for renting and purchasing affordable housing. Unites us those include a lack of affordable housing town while completely ignoring groups like Mad Dads saying is. 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