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Clark Folds, Tax Increase Coming
When Jacksonville Mayor John Peyton proposed a tax increase in July to deal with the city's massive budget deficit, new Council President Richard Clark was quick to announce his opposition. Addressing the Mayor's plan at the time, Clark said that there was sufficient fat in the budget that should be cut before a tax... »
A City Of Jacksonville Department Budget Highlight: Public Works
Abel Harding One of my expressed goals at JaxPoliticsOnline.com during the two months when the Jacksonville City Council hammers out the city's budget was to break down some of the numbers for the average citizen to review. While the Mayor's Proposed Budget is widely available, it is merely an overview. To get a true picture... »
Council President Comes Under Fire From Citizens, Sheriff
Abel Harding Weeks after City Council President Richard Clark expressed his commitment to identifying nearly $50 million in savings, he unveiled a step in his plan to achieve those savings---eliminating many of the city's volunteer boards and commissions. While it is unclear how eliminating volunteer boards will help eliminate a $50 million deficit, Clark's proposal... »
City Council’s “Solution” Is Unconvincing At This Point
Abel Harding The Jacksonville City Council's Finance Committee moved to close the city's $50 million deficit on Thursday by proposing a 3% across the board cut for every city department. This cut, according to The Times-Union, would come on top of the 5% cut already ordered by Mayor John Peyton. Of course, with the general... »
