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Are Fewer Cops In Jacksonville’s Future?
As Duval County Sheriff John Rutherford presents his proposed budget to the City Council Finance Committee today, one of the questions on everyone's mind will be just how the 3% across-the-board cut that has been ordered by the Council will affect the number of policemen on Jacksonville's streets. With Jacksonville still known as the... »
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... »
Does Jacksonville Need 19 City Council Members? Questions for the Charter Review Commission to Consider.
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... »
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... »
