Im eager to bring my knowledge and policy focus to City Hall. We know the inventory is practically nonexistent. Q: What, if anything, should Council do to help Duval County adapt to rising seas, increased heat and flooding caused by climate change? A: My happy place is where I can be with my family, while helping others. Q: Last years city budget included a record $545.27 million for the Jacksonville Sheriffs Office. I have advanced academic degrees (MPH, MBA), and postgraduate training (MD retired, obstetrician-gynecologist, yet still a member of ACOG American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology). I describe myself when speaking to constituents as a conservative, Christian, constitutionalist, as I think that sums up where I stand on issues like medical freedom. Just as important, they are a unifying force that brings a sense of identity to our community. Develop a Commission for a Comprehensive Study on Affordable Housing, Incentivize Private Sector Developers to include a % of Affordable Housing in their development, Monitor and Regulate Institutional Investors, Dedicated Recurring Funding in the Citys Budget, Develop a dedicated Department for Affordable Housing within the City, Develop a Dedicated Funding Source from the City of Jacksonville, Rotary Club of Jacksonville, Since April 2022, Past Chair, Jacksonville Community Council, Inc., April 2022, Government Affairs Committee, Jax Chamber, Since June 2021, Chair, Jacksonville Community Council, Inc. April 2021-2022, Board Member, Timberland Ridge HOA, Since March 2021, TRUE Commission, Since June 2020; Vice Chair since 2023, Southeast Citizens Planning Advisory Committee, Since 2019, University of Florida Alumni Association, Since 2013, Jacksonville University Alumni Association, Since 2013, Knights of Columbus, 4th Degree, Since 2011, Knights of Columbus, 1st through 3rd Degrees, Since 2007, City of Jacksonville Economic Summit, Delegate, 1998, Jacksonville Commission on Children and Youth, 1990-91, Government Affairs Board Chamber of Commerce, 1988-90, Member, Jacksonville TRUE Commission, 1989-90, Board Member, U. S. House Chief of Staff Association, 1987-88, President, University of Florida MBA Association, 1980-81, American Bicentennial Commission of Jacksonville, 1974-76, Jacksonville Charter Revision Commission, 1973-74. 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. Needless to say, we love this area. When I feel as though someone has been wronged in some way, I fight and do not give up! Not to mention homelessness or criesfor Rent Control or Rental Assistance Programs will not be as frequent as were seeing it now. I attended Sandalwood High and was able to graduate with in the top 3% of my class. This would primarily focus on streamlining and creating efficiencies in the zoning and permitting process. Modify the City Budget to allow for more support of affordable workforce housing. Since I am not an expert in this field, I was excited to meet with Jacksonvilles Resilience officer, Anne Coglianese and was impressed with her knowledge, analytical approach, and professionalism. VIEW MEETINGS: Watch live and archived Council meetings via Civic Webcast. And there is a major gap that needs to be filledwith recruiting and retaining our officers here. There needs to be incentives, Adams said during a recent interview with amNewYork Metro. Jeff Wan. A total of 12 candidates will be vying to represent the four wards, each with their own ideas about improving Oklahoma City governance. Q: What, if anything, should Council do to help Duval County adapt to rising seas, increased heat and flooding caused by climate change? A: There are several issues, but crime and safety are probably the biggest at this time. All of this has put me in a position where I have the network, connections and wisdom to help. 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. A: My proposal for discussion is as follows: I was born in 1951. I hold a bachelor of science degree in management and have numerous certifications in the business/finance arena. Investing in our neighborhoods means making sure that everypart of town has access to safe, affordable housing, good schools, and green spaces. A: Our city is very broad and complex and our resiliency challenges continue to expand, including rising seas, increased heat, and flooding. I graduated from William M. Raines High School in 1978. A: PERSONALLY, I AM AGAINST REMOVING HISTORY, BUT I DO SUPPORT IT BEING PUT ON THE BALLOT FOR THE VOTERS TO DECIDE. Will they run for re-election? I support a balanced approach to stadium renovations that doesnt sacrifice our ability to adequately provide first responders, hospitals, roads, infrastructure, waste disposal, libraries, and other essential public services. I would advocate for the accessibility of the Citys budget, including JSOs budget, to bemade available online and easy to find and understand. I have the real and relevant experience that no other candidate in my race for Jacksonville City Council, At-Large, Group 5 has. Thats the only way I vote on these hundred million dollar deals. A: I AM ENDORSED BY THE FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE, NATIONAL ASSO. Q: Last years city budget included a record $545.27 million for the Jacksonville Sheriffs Office. A: I grew up in Jacksonville, but Ive lived in the Riverside-Avondale area since 2015. District Nine hasbeen neglected for almost a decade due to candidates moving into it just to get aseat on the Council. This neglect has come to a stop, because I see every daywhat is happening and believe that District 9 will be better. We are currently in a debt deficit of $3 billion, and to pay that off, we have to pay a tax burden of $10,200 on top of the many other taxes levied against us, which is plunging us into more desperate economic conditions. A: If the field is not renovated, the NFL will not allow the team to remain in Jacksonville. Included among my leadership experiences are supervisory and management positions in healthcare, finance, and desktop/mainframe computer security. I will bring with me a level of expertise in construction, project management and budgeting that is lacking in the current council and would lighten the tax burden on the constituents. 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. The homeless situation Downtown is pathetic and will absolutely end with me. 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. I will work to ensure we are exploring and implementing all types of Prevention, Intervention and Enforcement measures to improve Public Safety for all of Jacksonville. I serve as the committees chairwoman for land, use and zoning. The highest honor I seek comes directly from the VOTERSin District 10. A: CITYWIDE, CRIME IS THE BIGGEST ISSUE. If you remember the conversations over the monument started because of the failures and broken promises of our Mayor. You're either going to get pretty much the same tune, or you can get rocked like a hurricane by the wind of change. JSO staffing levels in light of national standards. Those are the aldermanic races, and with a dozen incumbents not running for reelection and several others are facing tough fights, Election Night could get interesting. Currently, I am an educator with Duval County Public Schools. I have been working to improve Jacksonville for over 35 years by implementing programs that impact visual transformational changes through innovation and cost-effective initiatives by engaging the community and developing legislation with proven results. etc. If we could just find the pride we have about the Jaguars literally about anything else, but we cant even speak out about antisemitic hate speech without the necessity of two separate press conferences. I hope Ive earned your vote. Making it safe and beautiful. I believe that there should be an effort to look at ways to cut some of that budget. And last year, the city hired a full-time Chief Resilience Officer. The 48th Ward has 10 rivals for an open seat. This demonstrates our ability to improve the vitality of all Jacksonville neighborhoods without a need to raise taxes. A: I support getting more officers on patrol, with 1.98 officers per thousand, and the natural average is 2.2 to 2.4 per thousand. I know how to develop and implement policy. Q: What is the biggest issue in your citywide that you would like to tackle if elected to the Jacksonville City Council? When one needs the system, one is dependent on the system. Jacksonville suffers from a toxic political culture. Public notice of such elections shall be published by the governing authority of the municipality in a . We fish off our dock and enjoy water sports like tubing, hydrosliding and paddleboarding. OKLAHOMA CITY ( Free Press) UPDATED OKC voters will head to the polls again in February to decide who will fill four Oklahoma City Council seats in the upcoming regular general election. The program has led to a much stronger relationship with the Jacksonville Sheriffs Office. Any public financing should be dependent on a good deal for taxpayers, including a positive return on investment, a lease extension by the Jaguars, the employment of local labor, and the ability to attract major non-football events to the stadium during the off-season. Ill roll my sleeves up and get results for our community. First, I would focus on transparency of theJSO budget. Implementing legislation is necessary to become effective, and Im willing to address it through legislation: A: The City Council members, the Mayors Office and environmental stakeholders should support and develop legislation with dedicated funding to prepare for rising seas, increased heat, and flooding caused by climate change. North Charleston's Election Ordinance. I have had the opportunity to testify in front of Congress and state legislatures, work on local ordinances and state statutes. Spending half a billion annually does not add up. We empower people to live and age with independence and dignity in theirhomes and community by providing needed services to seniors and persons living with disabilities inthe seven-county, Northeast Florida area. But every day I am reminded how lucky we are to live in a place with big city amenities, but a wonderful square in walking distance full of restaurants, shops, and friends. The Affordable Housing Workshop participants developed 10 policies and fiscal recommendations for renting and purchasing affordable housing. A: Open to discussions regarding the return investment for the taxpayers. A: I believe the two parties should sit down and come up with a plan in a civil manner instead of arguing at a City Council meeting. Get a quick look at the most important local stories of the day with KUOW's Today So Far newsletter. We must fight for the disenfranchised and raise up all of those who are suffering. The Regular Local Election will take place on November 7, 2023. A: There are so many great places here in Jacksonville. A: I believe, strongly, that the Confederate monuments should be taken down. I served in the U.S. Army Reserve for six years. No one else has my financial background, financial credentials, or willingness to communicate Jacksonvilles financial circumstances truthfully to the taxpayers. A: I am committed to spending a lot of time in all of the neighborhoods in my district. After 10 years of practicing medicine and an additional 13 years overseeing medical policy and procedures at the international non-profit Engender Health and Planned Parenthoods national office, I served as Vice President of External Medical Affairs for Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA). The New York City Council is set for seismic change, as new members will be elected to more than two-thirds of the 51 seats this year. During that time, I assisted the Disabled Services Division on the Department of Justice settlement. Im open to cross training corrections and patrol officers to open up options for each to voluntarily accept over-time work as needed. Q: I have supported the Jacksonville Jaguars since the franchises inception. We must find ways to address the influx of out-of-state corporate investors that are rapidly buying up local properties and driving up prices. I am running because our city is growing and we need servantleadership that truly represents the change we want to see. I have lived in the Woodstock Community for 24 years. For full election results, including Chicago mayor, click here, Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. It would also include strengthening incentives packages for investors willing to build in density appropriate areas with units at below market rates. 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: I am a lifelong resident of Duval County except for a 30-year military career. The site is now on track to become a truck depot, which is slated to open in the near future. In the next decade of council elections, most of Magnolia is parting ways with downtown CD7 and becoming part of Ballard's CD6. Thiscould include: i. 26 Results from Sept. 20, 2022, runoff election canvassed by the City Council at 2:30 p.m. NOVEMBER 7 The City will swear in elected officials during an oath of office ceremony at 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7., in the 1st Floor Chambers of City Hall Currently I work as an Electronics Technician on Kings Bay Naval Base. A primary was scheduled for May 7, 2019. The quick turnaround on council elections, which usually take place every four years, is a result of this years City Council redistricting that takes place after the U.S. Census once every decade. I have also experienced a substantial number of Jacksonvilles quality-of-life problems living in Historic Springfield for nearly 20 years. A: We need to build more for housing in an apartment. Seven candidates have qualified for the ballot in the special election to replace former Los Angeles City Councilmember Nury Martinez, according to the City Clerk. A: Cleaning Downtown. A: The Council could be proactive in its response to climate change. A: I would support public financing of the stadium, as long as the return on investment make sense for Jacksonville families and businesses. It also started shortly after stories of poor relationships between our law enforcement community and the minority community, and the statues came up as an intentional distraction by the political class here in Jacksonville. I am the mother to three awesome young adult children, Devonn, Dejuan, and Laila. Lastly, we couldcreate a fund that allows the immediate disbursement of funds to homeownersafter a disaster. Q: What is the biggest issue in your district that youwould like to tackle if elected to the Jacksonville City Council? What we need is to ensure the ROI is appropriate for public financing, which will likely be quite high. These new residents will need housing, jobs, and education. After the festival's former organizer decided to drop Bumbershoot in 2019, a new group of organizers called "New Rising Sun" stepped up and took the reigns. Kim Trupiano. We need a plan for our community only to use clean, renewable energy sources. History is also something that many of us are proud of and with Jacksonville having over 400 parks, there are plenty of places where EVERYONE should be able to have a place where they can celebrate their history. I love visiting the Cummer Museums Gardens and always suggest a GoTuckn tour when company is in town. A: I support bond financing with the re-payment of the bonds plus interest to the bondholders. These monuments are symbols of division and racism, and they have no place in a society that values equality and diversity. We need community-first, people-first leadership on the City Council that looks out for everyone who lives in Jacksonville. Figuring out how to generate quality job opportunities and improve public education are critical to improving peoples lives. Q: Tell us about yourself What job/jobs do you hold besides City Council? The 2021 New York City Council election were held on November 2, 2021. An eighth candidate is running a . Ive been married to my wife, Victoria, for 10 years, and we are raising our two sons, JoJo and Jack, in the Miramar area. Our country didnt stand for it in 1865, and we shouldnt today. A: I dont understand why anyone has any Confederacy iconography, let alone on public property. We have two daughters who live in Duval County, Dr. Rachel Monteiro DMD, and Amanda Stanley CHRP. 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 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. 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. I also looked at murder statistics (Over 1000 in 7 years). Denver City Council will have new faces in 2023. That promise, or the ability to fulfill ones dreams, should be open to all. If we are going to spend millions, there should be an ROI. Andrew Lewis: Lewis joined the council in 2020 and is running for re-election. A primary was scheduled for April 2, 2019. A: While I dont have all the answers, I am willing to listen to peoples concerns and ideas so we can work together to build forward for Jacksonville. A: Sip and Stroll on the Southbank Riverwalk is the best event in Jacksonville! Also on tap for 2023, is whats shaping up to be a jam-packed state legislative session and state budget season. Ideally we can move towards a much safer future and dropthose costs drastically. Country artist Sheb Wooley was a featured musical act. That's not very efficient when you think about it. 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. I do not support any attempt to erase history. The election is nonpartisan, meaning there is no spring primary. A monopoly in policing is not a good idea because it doesnt offer citizens flexibility in how they prefer to be protected. A: The Council should take proactive measures to help Duval County adapt to the impacts of climate change, such as rising seas, increased heat, and flooding. We have to empower her and need to focus on all of the issues related to it. Additional candidate responses will be added as theyre received. Step 1: Keep your City Council district number in mind. My current house is less than a mile away from the houseI grew up in. A: To adapt to rising seas, increased heat, and flooding in Jacksonville is to bring a more localized solution to refine our infrastructure because the City Council has ignored this issue for a very long time. 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