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Gov Affairs @OfficialVystar , Naval Officer, UPenn alum, @jaguars zealot, Jax City Councilperson for Dist 7 #ilovejax
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Incredible evening with some of the hardest working and most dedicated supporters ever! Thank you to anyone who helped make calls, knock doors, or voted! Let’s change Jacksonville with our next Mayor,
@DonnaDeegan
#jaxpol
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This is the way to honor those who have served our country 🇺🇸🇺🇸. Not pandering. Not mocking hero POWs. By saying “thank you” and saying “we have your back.”
#Veterans
#DNC2024
#DNC2024CHICAGO
#DNCConvention2024
#DNCConvention
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Made it to Nashville! And who was on my flight and in the terminal? A ton of Jags fans. A couple of early morning Duuuval chants were had.
“But Jacksonville has no fans” 🙄
#DUUUVAL
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“Never underestimate a public school teacher”
“While some states were banning book, we were banishing hunger from ours”
@Tim_Walz
is crushing this speech. He cares about our neighbors & our kids. This is the Democratic Party I love.
#DNC2024
#DNCConvention2024
#DNCConvention
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As a pledged
@JoeBiden
delegate. I understand our President is old & may not win over every voter
But he’s had the most consequential legislative agenda since LBJ, expanded NATO, reinvested in infrastructure, supports veterans, capped drug costs & is just good.
#RidinWithBiden
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Our
@VP
@KamalaHarris
speaking about how we always teach our kids to tell the truth, yet our elected leaders never seem to preach what they pray. Powerful and accurate.
#jaxpol
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This is secretly one of the biggest developments in our City & no one is talking about it. If you want
@Amtrak
&
@GoBrightline
in Jax, this is how we do it. As a transit nerd, this is how our City should develop. Thank you
@MayorDeegan
&
@CityofJax
!
#jaxpol
#FlaPol
#ilovejax
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Incredibly proud of our Mayor today!
Jacksonville, Florida Mayor Donna Deegan (D), a breast cancer survivor, slams the state's 6-week abortion ban:
“You've seen me lose my hair to chemo… Imagine if the government took away the freedom to determine my own treatment… Think of how much closer we are to that today.”
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First day on the dais. One part terrifying and another incredible. Ready to do some great work up here!
#jaxpol
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Electric in here when
@KamalaHarris
took the stage.
That’s our next President 🇺🇸
#DNC2024CHICAGO
#DNCConvention2024
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Congrats to my favorite Senator,
@traciedavisjax
for cruising to a major victory tonight.
She’s the future of our party and for Jacksonville. We need more Tracie Davis’ in the world!
#jaxpol
#FlaPol
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This is so tone-deaf & offensive after the massacre our City suffered. Racism & racist symbols emboldens domestic terrorists to commit heinous crimes. Let’s hope this bill never sees a committee & that the member ends this very clearly unconstitutional charade.
#jaxpol
New legislation from
@SenJonMartin
,
@DeanBlackFL
would let
@GovRonDeSantis
remove local officials who take down Confederate monuments
Reporting by
@AGGancarski
#FlaPol
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As a delegate I’m excited to cast my ballot for
@KamalaHarris
as the next nominee of the
@DNC
. She is qualified to lead & will take on a Repub party that is supporting a felon who tanked our economy, attacks women’s rights & supports Jan 6.
#ImWithHer
#Harris2024
#flapol
#jaxpol
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Today a disgusting human being, twisted by hard-right fascist influences, committed a premeditated shooting in a heavily Black neighborhood. The pain their families, our neighbors & community feel should not be in vain. Let us pass legislation to curb this & help us heal
#jaxpol
“This is a dark day in Jacksonville’s history. There is no place for hate in this community.” Sheriff TK Waters,
@MayorDeegan
and other officials announce details of a mass shooting near the EWU campus. The shooter left a hate-filled manifesto, police say.
@JSOPIO
@CityofJax
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My office’s official statement on the removal of the monument in Springfield Park:
#jaxpol
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This morning I woke up bright& early to be among the dozens of activists who have fought to Take Em Down. Our Mayor,
@MayorDeegan
, stuck to her word & we are in the midst of a
#NewDay
in Jax. I’m proud of what was done today, & I’m ready to help heal our community.
#jaxpol
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We are walking to the
@DNC
convention!! Thousands had to spill out of the buses because of delays.
Honestly, this feels more like something the party of the people would do!
#DNC2024CHICAGO
#DNC
#DNCConvention2024
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So some personal news. Today after 15 years in the Navy (now the reserves), I have been selected for promotion to Commander (O5).
When I commissioned and served, I never expected to be here. To think I’ll now have “scrambled eggs” on my cover is crazy for me to fathom.
#GoNavy
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Excited to be in D.C. at the
@WhiteHouse
for their “Communities in Action” series. A ton of Florida’s leaders sat in to provide real examples of how
@POTUS
@JoeBiden
is bringing support to our local communities at an unprecedented level.
Oh, and I got to meet
@PeteButtigieg
!
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Showed up in Orange County to go knocking for
@leonardkspencer
and
@DebbieforFL
! It’s all hands on deck for us to flip this state!
#FlaPol
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Hundreds are attending
@MayorDeegan
’s event here in amazing District 7! We are so lucky to have a Mayor who is ready to work for the people of our City!
#jaxpol
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We can’t allow this Moms for Liberty lunatic to poison our School Board. Enough is enough. It’s time to put real advocates for our children on the School Board. I’d hope everyone would support
@travisakers
over anyone who agrees with this far-right hate group.
#jaxpol
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Literal tears are running down faces right now as
@POTUS
@JoeBiden
speaks in front of the
@DNC
Convention.
“Thank you, Joe” chants are ringing through this stadium. He really was a generational President.
#DNC2024CHICAGO
#DNCConvention2024
#DNC2024
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I’m sorry I won’t be in the City of Jacksonville today as we usher in a
#NewDay
with Mayor
@DonnaDeegan
. But I’m so excited to be working with her Administration to fight for the citizens of our City & lead from the front! Let’s bring some real change!
#changeforgood
#jaxpol
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Today I registered to run in District 7. This seat stretches from Ortega, to Riverside-Avondale, Murray Hill, Brooklyn, Downtown, Eastside, Edward Waters, Mixon Town, New Town, & Springfield. Together let’s build up all of our neighborhoods & make a stronger Jax!
#jaxpol
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Hearing the news about
@sunraycine
it’s hit me like a ton of bricks & I’m personally alarmed that 5-Points will lose a major icon that makes it special.
I’ve been speaking with the owners, property owners & other merchants to see how we got here. If I can fix this, I will.
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After the deaths of three innocent lives here in Jacksonville, the people decided enough is enough & took to the streets to respect this moment. Thanks to
@AngieNixon
,
@northsidecoj
,
@MomsDemand
& everyone else who showed up. Let’s bring positive change to Jacksonville.
#jaxpol
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Communities need identity and culture. In Five Points we made sure we didn’t ignore the LGTBQ+ community that calls this area home. I’m grateful to
@heartspaceart
for making these crosswalks feel so different.
#Jacksonville
#ilovejax
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After nearly a year of campaigning, today I EARLY VOTED to be your next councilmember for District 7. Its sincerely been an honor talking to residents, discussing my vision & working with an incredible group of volunteers and staff to get us here
Early Vote until May 14
#jaxpol
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There were good guys with guns at this event, and yet another shooting still happened. When are we finally going to accept it’s the guns? When are we finally done with this sh*t?
#itstheguns
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No better way to start out Pride Month here in Jax. The LQBTQIA Community has never been afraid to stand up for what’s right in this City, & they’re not stopping now.
Happy pride, my friends! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Main Street bridge lit up in rainbow colors
By supporters of LGBTQ community using high powered flashlights
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Military veteran, respected legislator, beloved Governor, & most importantly a fighter for the working class who ensured no child goes hungry
I’m very happy for this VP pick. Let’s go win this
@Tim_Walz
!
#HarrisWalz2024
#DemocracyIsOnTheBallot
#FlaPol
#jaxpol
#DemocraticParty
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I’m sorry to say my co-introduced Bill that would allow us to support reducing homelessness was voted to be withdrawn. This option was considered & vetted by experts last year. I’m eager to see the “solutions” my colleagues are going to support to reduce homelessness.
#jaxpol
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A good boy and a good picture taker?? He’s perfect.
Go adopt or foster a dog at ACPS!!
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Today I heard in Council that DEI promotes “segregation” or its duplicative (it’s not). DEI is literally intended to ensure we are meeting the needs of everyone, not just those who cut checks or know someone. Our City is very diverse; let’s lean into it not hide from it.
#jaxpol
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TODAY is Election Day! All polls are open from 7a-7p. It’s time to vote for change! Vote
@DonnaDeegan
,
@CMJoyceMorgan
,
@charlesbaxleyg
,
@rahmanj
! Get out and VOTE!
#jaxpol
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Today is my good friend and colleagues birthday,
@rahmanj
! This has been a big year for him; earning his PhD & getting elected to represent Dist 14. Go wish him a Happy Birthday!
(One of my fav pics of us below:)
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We truly deserve these dollars. They are being spent the way they should be; reconnecting neighborhoods cut off by massive highways & poor planning. We are seriously doing some great work with the Emerald Trail!
#jaxpol
#ilovejax
It is a landmark day for Jacksonville! The City,
@JTAFLA
, and
@GroundworkJax
have received a record-setting $147 million grant for the design and construction of five segments of the Emerald Trail.
This is the result of fantastic collaboration with our partners JTA and
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This City has endured a lot. Finally there is a positive resolution. Glad to continue to support that
@JEAisOurs
.
#jaxpol
#jacksonville
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I just learned of a text going around about my opponent. Let me be clear: I do not condone this message and am not affiliated with this group. I have made it my goal to run a clean, above the board campaign. This is dirty politics.
We may not agree, but he doesn’t deserve this
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Walker was a rescue, which to me feels insane. Perhaps a household just couldn’t take care of him & that’s ok. But to think someone didn’t want him is crazy. Getting him was the best thing I could have done, & I shudder knowing someone may have put him down
#KristiNoemIsAMonster
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Dozens of orange shirts from the Out East community, & organized labor to show support for the CBA & apprenticeship opportunities during construction.
This is democracy in action. And it’s beautiful to see these groups fighting for what’s right.
#jaxpol
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Disgusting. We need to show these people don’t belong. I intend to draft legislation to deter this behavior. I’m sick thinking of what our Jewish, Black, LGBTQ+, Arab, Indian, Asian, Hispanic communities may have to see during a holiday. This needs to stop.
#jaxpol
In wake of racist mass-murder in Jacksonville, more unrest is expected.
@ADL_Florida
warns of 'White power' mobilization on Labor Day weekend, targeting Jewish and LGBTQ+ people
Reporting by
@AGGancarski
#FlaPol
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Thank you to
@JAXTDY
for publishing my Op-Ed on school closures and how we got here. Our traditional schools at
@DuvalSchools
are worth saving, so let’s fight for them.
#jaxpol
#ilovejax
#jacksonville
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Running for office has been an incredible experience and a blessing. Buuuut…. It’s been months since I made a sauce, and with having the first weekend off I figured there was no better time.
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Hey jackass, we have the largest parks system in the US, incredible beaches, robust & funky neighborhoods, a gorgeous riverfront, the
@CummerMuseum
,
@MOCAjax
(oldest art museum in FL), & better weather than you in winter. Jax Twitter tear him up!
#jaxpol
#jacksonville
#ilovejax
Jacksonville is weird. It’s like the 10th largest city in the country and it has basically no cultural footprint. There’s nothing that really comes to mind to mind when someone says “Jacksonville”. I guess they have a football team?
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Look at all of this beautiful public park space, primarily on the waterfront.
Sure hope nothing is happening back home in
@CityofJax
to risk taking advantage of our beautiful public spaces.
#jaxpol
#Jacksonville
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This is legitimate. This will change how children and families enjoy their summer this year. So glad I voted for
@MayorDeegan
10 extra pools open from last year. This is what leadership and good governance looks like.
@MayorDeegan
saw a problem, listened to the community, then made it a priority in her budget and administration. Now it’s solved.
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Sounds a lot like a City I know!
#jaxpol
Wisconsin Republicans spent like 15 years talking about how no one would ride a train in the Midwest and it would be an expensive boondoggle...and then a new route was added and it turned a profit in less than two weeks.
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With no restrictions on where charters can go, we will continue to see the dismantling of public education in Florida. What a genuine shame this is for our City & State.
#jaxpol
#FlaPol
#Jacksonville
Rising construction costs are a driver of this, but so are universal vouchers and charter obsession in Tallahassee. That a district must consider shuttering A-rated schools shows how effective this sabotage has been.
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Thanks to CM Pittman for putting this event together. But truly powerful seeing our Mayor speak about this horrendous and unnecessary tragedy today. God willing, she and our local government will help guide us out of this darkness. I know I’m ready to work and act.
#jaxpol
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Why are we living in a country where children have to text “I love you” to their parents in the middle of the school day because they think it might be their last moments on earth. How many more school shootings do people need? How many more deaths?
#ItsTheGuns
#FlaPol
#jaxpol
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So excited for this transformational project in the heart of our City! Connecting our neighborhoods, creating a bike/pedestrian friendly City, and promoting healthy habits while enjoying our City’s natural beauty. This is a major win on all sides. Thanks
@GroundworkJax
!
#jaxpol
Progress Report 🧱 The LaVilla Link of the Emerald Trail is really starting to take shape. We can't wait to see everyone enjoying it when the finishing touches are complete!
For more information on the LaVilla Link and the Emerald Trail project, go to:
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Tonight our City Council passed an amazing piece of legislation that will invest $40M in the Eastside, allowing its residents to prosper in place. Likewise, we will invest the same amount into our countywide efforts for housing, homelessness & workforce dev
#jaxpol
#ilovejax
The passage of the Community Benefits Agreement represents 40 million dollars of investment into the Eastside. OutEast is a special place, full of legacy families who have lived there for 4 or 5 generations.
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A very worthy replacement. That man took a bat to the head so that we may all have the right to vote. And he admirably served our country for 33 years. No better choice.
👏👏Decatur, GA👏👏
statue of john lewis replaces former confederate monument in decatur, georgia:
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Today marks the beginning of Pride Month. Now, more than ever the LGBTQ+ community needs allies & friends who support and welcome them. I’m proud to be one of those allies & I’m dedicated to ensuring equal rights and respect aren’t held back. Happy Pride! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
#Pride
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I’m livid and you should be, too. This is a direct attack on
@NewsfromJEA
, our publicly owned utility. When will supposed “limited govt” leaders stop attacking our local government? This could rob our City of millions of dollars.
#jaxpol
#JEAisours
Today, a proposed bill raising alarm in Jacksonville. City auditors warn it may drain tens of millions of dollars from city funds. What questions do you have?
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I’m proud to be on this City Council as we just voted for over $25M in programs that
@MayorDeegan
’s transition teams worked tirelessly on. These programs will change lives, enhance standards of living & improve our City. It really is a New Day.
#ilovejax
#jaxpol
This is a transformational moment for Jacksonville. In June, during the transition, I launched seven task force committees and asked them to make concrete policy recommendations for the betterment of our city. This legislation is a direct result of that work.
I’m grateful for
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Today our VP will be at the Ritz Theater. I stand with her and I’m excited to be there! Doors open at 1:30!
#jaxpol
The vice president will talk about "the freedom to learn and teach America’s full and true history,” her press secretary tweeted.
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Huge morning in Jacksonville!
@MayorDeegan
launched her new Literacy program for our youth at the
@jaxlibrary
headquarters. It was attended by hundreds of parents, students & educators who are ready to tackle a major issue for our City and set us up for success!
#jaxpol
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Would love to see it in Jax!
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I’m so proud of how our City & Council brought this deal together.
@MayorDeegan
&
@Jaguars
must be commended for keeping the team here another 30 yrs!
Now we must work on completing the most popular part of the deal, the Comm Benefits Agreement (CBA) in July.
#jaxpol
#Duuuval
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Ready to get to working with the
@DonnaDeegan
administration in City Council to find solutions for homelessness, affordable housing, and supporting our neighborhoods. Jacksonville will be a bold city under Donna's leadership. Great time to be in our City!
@MelissainJax
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This was tough. We litigated this bill for months & I think theres just a lack of seeing what’s been happening here in Jax. It’ll be OK; we can’t win them all & I’m grateful to my colleagues who supported our bill & the public who showed up. Progress is slow but worth it
#jaxpol
Jacksonville City Council votes 12-7 against a bill that would put enhanced criminal penalties in Jacksonville ordinances for anyone who uses hate-filled threatening language while committing littering, noise and light projection violations
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It’s really happening!!!!
Come out and see the grand opening of Friendship Fountain on the Southbank. Sure, it’s not District 7, but not all of the cool things can be in my district.
Hope to see you there!
#ilovejax
#DTJax
#jacksonville
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Today I was lucky enough to spend Independence Day in Springfield, throwing out the first pitch at the annual East/West Springfield Baseball game.
Be safe today! Enjoy the holiday, and Happy July 4th!
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Now is the time to mention
@DonnaDeegan
has been the best Mayor for
#unions
in generations. Hard working Jacksonville residents will receive benefits they should have been owed decades ago.
#UnionStrong
#jaxpol
#LaborDay2024
#LaborDay
As you go about your day, remember that we all benefit from better pay, hours, and working conditions because of the organized labor movement. Let’s continue to be a city where all workers are celebrated, respected, and thriving. Have a safe and enjoyable Labor Day!
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Don’t let anyone make it seem like Jim Crow is ancient history. These folks are in their 70s or 80s today.
And for all we know several have reformed & recognize what they did was wrong, but some still have hate in their heart. We should make it clear hate has no place today.
Black history in Florida: White segregationists try to prevent Black protesters from entering water at segregated beach, St. Augustine, Florida, 1964:
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Friendship freaking fountain, everybody!!!
Head over to the southbank & check out one of Jacksonville’s incredible new public amenity. It’s been years, but from what I’ve seen it’s worth the wait!
#ilovejax
Tonight is the night ⛲️ We hope you can join us at 6pm for the grand reopening of the historic Friendship Fountain. We will unveil one of the new, nightly water performances, complete with lights and music.
It's all part of
@DTJax
's Sip & Stroll on the Southbank Riverwalk!
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This is exactly what we mean when we say we have to address infrastructure in our city. If this is what’s happening in District 7, imagine what is happening around the rest of Jacksonville.
#Riverside
#jimmyforjax
#infrastructure
#resiliency
#jaxpol
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We have the campaign team out to see the
@DonnaDeegan
debate! And I truly thought she did great. We have a real visionary ready to lead our City, and I couldn’t be more excited.
#jaxpol
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There is no abuse crisis, there is just fake outrage. Because there seems to be some confusion let me make it clear a legal opinion is not required for Mayoral action. It can be requested, but it’s not needed. Our Mayor did it out of an abundance of caution, most don’t.
#jaxpol
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Congrats to my friend
@AngieNixon
who decimated her opponent & showed us how to campaign. Hit doors, don’t pull punches against a fake D, and keep your eye on the ball!
Congrats Angie!
#jaxpol
#FlaPol
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Ben was a titan in the community and his deep voice could be felt in whatever room he was in. And with that voice he spoke out for justice, equity and love. RIP Ben
Ben Frazier, the founder of the
@northsidecoj
, an activist, journalist, father, friend and perennial agitator of the powerful in search for equity and justice has died.
A city source shared the news that Frazier passed this evening. He turned 73 on Friday.
@JAXTDY
|
@FrazierBen
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I’ve been critical of the U2C for years & now feel like the time is ripe to finally put an end to it. D7-10 could use these infrastructure dollars far more & I’m deeply concerned this system will end mass transit in Jax. What we need is light rail
#jaxpol
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My constituents asked me to stand up & discuss what redlining has done to our City & I listened. Tomorrow we will meet to discuss my new resolution that I’ll present to Council & to get community buy in. We can change this City, but only after we acknowledge our past.
#jaxpol
Redlining is rooted in the sordid history of racial segregation and harmed communities of color by limiting equal access to credit and shutting off opportunities to build wealth via homeownership.
Join me, tomorrow 2/27 at 4 p.m. in the Henry Cook Room at City Hall to discuss.
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