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The Real Reason Brad Thoburn is leaving the City?

By jaxvoice

He was unable to speak his mind. From: Michael Saylor Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2009 11:02 AM To: Holt, Ray Subject: heads up Hi Ray, After persistent calls to issue a public comment on the Mayport Cruise terminal, I wrote the attached guest editorial and have discussed it with Mike Clark. He’s going to run it. It contains opinions... »

Cruise ship opponents challenge validity of JPA study

By g8rluvr

Buried in the Shorelines community news on jacksonville.com is this story: MAYPORT - Opponents of a proposed cruise ship terminal not only put a hold on the plans this week with Florida Sunshine Law challenges, they're also challenging Jacksonville Port Authority figures that say the terminal would have a positive economic impact. "There's been a huge... »

City and Jaxport sued for Sunshine Law violations

By g8rluvr

Many people may not be aware that the City and Jaxport have been sued for alleged Sunshine Law violations that occurred when the City turned the operation of the ferry over to Jaxport. At the heart of the matter is whether the City and Jaxport actively tried to hide, and therefore didn't public notice,... »

Mayport: So much for proceeding slowly

By g8rluvr

After holding an all day workshop on the Mayport Cruise Terminal, the Jaxport Board of Directors voted to proceed slowly in pursuing building a cruise terminal at Mayport.   Evidently City Council didn't get the word.  In a surprise to the folks involved in fighting against the cruise terminal, the rezoning legislation that would allow a cruise terminal at Mayport... »