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How Can We Blur Ethical Boundaries? Let Us Count The Ways
The recent news uncovered by the Times-Union's Tia Mitchell in regards to the work by City Council Vice President Jack Webb for Republic Services has reignited a debate over ethics, or rather the lack thereof, at City Hall. Webb, who led the charge earlier this year to defeat the Mayor John Peyton's attempts to award the multi-million... »
Waste Management Lawsuit Is On
This should come as no shocker to anyone. Waste Management filed a lawsuit against Jacksonville on Friday, fulfilling its promise to sue over the Trail Ridge landfill. The company has asked U.S. District Court to review the current landfill contract and determine whether the city has breached its agreement. Waste Management believes it has the right... »
Trail Ridge Goes Down Without A Peep (For Now)
After months of high-stakes public fighting, the Mayor's proposal to extend the Trail Ridge contract with Waste Management went down without a fight on an 18-0 vote on Tuesday. The only abstention was from Councilman Warren Jones. The Council will now have to decide what their next course of action is, something that could... »
General Counsel's Gag Order is Working
The City's General Counsel, Rick Mullaney, must have issued a gag order to City Council concerning the no-bid contract for the operation of Trail Ridge Landfill. The bill authorizing waiver of the City's procurement code and entering into a contract with Waste Management to operate the landfill was withdrawn 18-0 with nary a peep from... »
