Jacksonville infrastructure gets a fresh set of eyes as new committee has first meeting
Preparing for a new mayor and administration in Jacksonville--transition teams are starting to meet to discuss how to better the city. Mayor-elect Donna Deegan takes the oath of office on Saturday, taking over for outgoing Mayor Lenny Curry. Wednesday – we sat in on the first infrastructure committee meeting – it’s a group that covers everything from potholes to police.
Mayor-elect Donna Deegan will take office in 12 days, but her administration is already getting to work
In 12 days, Donna Deegan will sworn in as Jacksonville’s new mayor. We’ve already learned who some of her key staff will be - and now we going to learn more about policy plans. Starting Tuesday, a series of meetings will be held that will focus on important issues her team will tackle, particularly crime.
While vote-by-mail ballots are being delivered, negative TV ads continue
As Jacksonville gets ready to elect a new mayor, vote by mail ballots are now being delivered and early voting begins in 24 days. But what’s been happening for some time now is the negative ads in the mayor's race, raising concern among the public and the candidates.
Large voter turnout expected for high-stakes city election as redistricting issues loom
In March, Jacksonville will be voting for a new mayor and new city council members to run the city. Political observers anticipate a high turnout compared to past local elections as races began to become very competitive.