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Does Jacksonville Need 19 City Council Members? Questions for the Charter Review Commission to Consider.

By Abel Harding

Abel Harding Now that we have celebrated the 40th anniversary of Consolidation, we should perhaps acknowledge that it's time to take a another look at the efficiency of our consolidated government.  The Charter Commission, a once-a-decade group appointed to consider changes to the city's charter, is currently looking at suggestions for improving the form of... »

Paris, Anyone?

By g8rluvr

Ah, the perks of being the incoming Council President.  Before he is even sworn in to office, Richard Clark (along with his wife, Deatra) will be whisked off to Paris, France for the Paris Air Show courtesy of the Jacksonville Aviation Authority (JAA).  It also appears that other officials, including the Mayor,  JAA interim Executive... »

JAA Appoints Interim CEO, Gets Federal Money

By Abel Harding

Jim McCollum, a former BellSouth Regional Director and current member of the JAA Board, has been appointed by the JAA Board to serve as Interim CEO until a permanent replacement has been hired.  JAA also announced that they have "approved the establishment of a Cecil Field Development Policy that allows the JAA to offer... »

Adios, John Clark

By gatorblue

We've discussed his high salary and benefits here and here, and we've finally found another city that wants him. John Clark is headed to Indianapolis. Apparently, being the highest paid airport executive in Florida and Georgia wasn't quite enough. Let's hope JAA's Board can negotiate a more reasonable salary and benefits... »

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