I am also the Chief Operations Officer for the Northeast Florida Area Agency on Aging, alsoknown as ElderSource. This is a major issue for me and ABSOLUTELY NO ONE in Jacksonville politics has done anything that has worked. During the address, the governor will lay out her 2023 agenda, which shes already, indicated will include a statewide housing strategy to reach a goal of building 800,000 units, Progressives, backed by housing advocacy groups, will again make a push for so-called Good Cause Eviction legislation sponsored by state Senator Julia Salazar (D-Brooklyn), which would, prevent landlords from evicting tenants unless they violate the terms of their lease by failing to pay rent, push for other bills intended to protect tenants and make housing more affordable. Home ownership programs suchas first-time homebuyer, down payment assistance, and gap funding could also assist citizens of DuvalCounty obtain affordable housing. So let's check in on who's running. 20 Runoff election for District 2 City Council and District 3 Board of Education. First and foremost, we must support and encourage our Chief Resilience Officer and allow her to do her job by providing the resources she needs in her department. A: I have been rather vocal on the issue of Confederate statues but not in the way that many others have been. I will bring those experiences to the City Council to address the needs of the entire Jacksonville community. Having said this, the greatest barrier to strategic planning is a serious lack of trust in our city leaders. Many areas are neglected and underserved. I will work to ensure that the Council is being a good steward of the taxpayers dollars and assets while keeping the way the Council does business transparent. Im an avid reader, and I love seeing what everyone else is reading. Although the original Better Jacksonville Plan (BJP) and BJPII sought to address our greatest infrastructure needs, our growing city and environmental issues continue to compound our infrastructure challenges. Every year, tens of thousands of people move to our city. Its quiet and shaded. Oklahoma City's city council election is Feb. 14. I understand that this will require hard work and determination, but Im ready to fight for all of our neighbors to make it happen. We also need to support law enforcement and give them the number of officers and tools they need to adequately protect our growing city. 34 min read. I sit on the Eboard of the IBT 947 where I represent over 400 employees. I have lived for 41 years in Southwest Jacksonville. While the city has done a good job of preparing for heat emergencies, there is much more we must do to address the fact that some parts of the city can be as much as 10-15 degrees warmer than other areas on hot summer days. The littering ends. Lucky for me I can find that happy place at any one of their houses, which is mere minutes away. Under the current funding mechanisms, I would advocate that we prioritize projects that directly contribute to the quality of life of our residents. Q: What, if anything, should Council do to help Duval County adapt to rising seas, increased heat and flooding caused by climate change? The monuments advance a lie designed to oppress and marginalize everyone who is not Christian or White.Before the monuments are removed, the City should accept the Jessie Ball duPont Funds offer to fund a facilitated city-wide conversation about the monuments. I will watch these budgets like a hawk. Im running because Im concerned about our childrens futures being financed to fund self interest and/or special interests. Besides when the crime index goes down, businesses investment goes up and the community fares better. But every day I am reminded how lucky we are to live in a place with big city amenities, but a wonderful square in walking distance full of restaurants, shops, and friends. How long have youlived in Duval County? We need a plan for our community only to use clean, renewable energy sources. Review zoning and land use ordinances to ensure a balance in established neighborhoods while creating a path for new and unique neighborhoods that would fill the needs of our growing community. Should she succeed and move on up to the county level, the city council will have to fill her role on the dais. I have appearedbefore the full Council to support and oppose ordinances on behalf of PlanningDistrict 5. A: Since 2019, I have evolved my perspective regarding the monuments. See Chicago aldermanic race results as they come in below. I have been in office only five months. When we lost our home in Irma, I was with Erin Brockovich, who is a supporter of my campaign. An eighth candidate is running a . I also would like to see us reduce how many officers are forced to take overtime. We must improve our crumbling roads, repair broken sidewalks, and landscape our parks to promote growth and provide shade. I have stood up for consumers my whole career. I have served on economic, housing policy councils, I am a lifelong member of my district, and I am consistently involved in School Board and City Council issues. I attended Andrew Jackson High School, Georgia Southwestern University and NEFBA Apprenticeship, with licenses/certifications as a General Contractor, Electrical Contractor, Underground Utilities, Crane Operator, and CDL. How long have you lived in Duval County? Mosqueda represents position 8 on the council, which is a citywide seat. We have to encourage, not discourage growth. Ill roll my sleeves up and get results for our community. Contact 919-996-3050 Address Raleigh Municipal Building 2nd Floor 222 W. Hargett St. Raleigh, NC 27601 : Services My husband of 23 years, David Casey, and I have two adult sons and a teenage daughter. But we live in a city where inequality and lack of compassion seem to govern. Ive worked construction most of my adult life. This is the biggest case of my life, helping my home. I am a wife, mother of three, and grandmother of seven. In fact, as Finance Chair, my opponent had a chance to start addressing the housing crisis but failed to do anything to address it. The City of Columbia is a charter city with a Council-Manager form of government. They attended the local public schools and graduated for the state universities, FSU, UF and UNF. Q: Whats your position on Confederate monuments on public property? The Tampa City Council elections on March 7 could. This will achieve peace through free market transactions with emphasis on private property. I have a Bachelors of Applied Science in Supervision and Management from FSCJ where I graduated Magna Cum Laude. A: Anywhere with my wife and three boys. etc. There are ways to recoup funds, perhaps via parking revenues. Q: Last years city budget included a record $545.27 million for the Jacksonville Sheriffs Office. I have been teaching for 28 years. We dont have a library in District 2, but city leaders announced in 2019 to build one on New Berlin Road. I amthe founder and owner of a real estate development group in Duval County; my company houses more han 15 families and operates on the principle of offering hope because hope can change lives. Wespecialize in providing affordable homes for a diverse population, including young adults who are agingout of the foster care system. We made this our home when I left active duty with the Army. Check out the full story here. A: I am an IT project manager with more than 20 years of experience managing multi-million-dollar projects and driving high-level business solutions. Additional subsidies and housing development incentives could beused as means to curb this growing issue, as well. I have been in many of these same homes, as many of these same underserved people tend to need legal services whether from consumer protection or the wrongful death of a murdered child. A: I am committed to spending a lot of time in all of the neighborhoods in my district. After two more storms, we still clearly have issues. A: We need to consider, at least the following, regarding affordable housing: Q: What, if anything, should Council do to help Duval County adapt to rising seas, increased heat and floodingcaused by climate change? I will bring common sense to our City Council. Humans are adaptable. To help achieve thisgoal, I would lobby our state representatives to expand the pool of tax credits forthe unhoused. This means that data collection and analysis must occur regularly and be used to make plan alterations. No one else has my financial background, financial credentials, or willingness to communicate Jacksonvilles financial circumstances truthfully to the taxpayers. WE WILL BE ANNOUNCING MORE ENDORSEMENTS SOON. I also own Power Foundations, which drill and pour foundations for powerline poles and Volt Utilities, which specializes in power lines. We can achieve this goal by offering competitive compensation and benefits, coupled with providing the latest technology. I support continued funding for JSO to ensure that our community remains safe and secure, but it is important to me that these funds are used in a transparent and accountable manner. We're a year away from the city's next municipal election. A: CURRENTLY, I AM IN THE ROOFING BUSINESS, CO-OWNER IN A CELEBRITY ESTATE AUCTION CO., AND STILL DO CONCERT PROMOTIONS. However, I also understand that some taxpayers may be concerned aboutthe use of public funds for the renovations. You can find more information here:https://www.data-z.org/state_data_and_comparisons/city/jacksonville. Chief among the races, is the highly contested field of. New York. Jacksonville has over 1,000 murders in 7 years. A: These are quite the possibly the biggest challenges to our future. They should gather facts on the issues and discuss once accomplished. A: I AM ENDORSED BY THE FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE, NATIONAL ASSO. A: The Council should help Duval County adapt to rising seas, increased heat and flooding caused by climate change is to reduce carbon emissions. The legislature and the mayor have always been contentious, historically, Sheinkopf said. They have launched investigations into everything from internet companies and the "weaponization of government" to the Afghanistan withdrawal and the business dealings of the president's family, including his son Hunter. A: Crime is the biggest issue on top of voters mind across this city, including in District 8. I am an Army Aviator and Civilian Pilot with FAA Commercial Pilot ratings in both Airplanes and Helicopters. The companies buy distressed assets which are renovated with quality workmanship and materials so that the resulting house is modern and aesthetically pleasing to a wide variety of tastes. Sawant's election leads have narrowed over the years. A: During my lifelong career working in the non-profit sector, Ive advised young elected officials, advocated for healthcare solutions and working families, fought for solutions to climate change, and supported families facing cancer. Q: Tell us about yourself What job/jobs do you hold besides City Council? A: First and foremost I am a wife, mother, and someone that never thought they would be running for political office! A: Yes, Public Safety is important to this community. Q: What, if anything, should Council do to address a lack of affordable housing? I have been working to improve Jacksonville for over 35 years by implementing programs that impact visual transformational changes through innovation and cost-effective initiatives by engaging the community and developing legislation with proven results. This would help to understand where funding is going andwhether or not metrics are being achieved or reallocations would need to take place during thebudget year. More importantly, I have experience working in coalition to effect change. I have lived in the Woodstock Community for 24 years. OKLAHOMA CITY ( Free Press) UPDATED OKC voters will head to the polls again in February to decide who will fill four Oklahoma City Council seats in the upcoming regular general election. We couldprohibit the construction of homes in low-lying areas through zoning that preservesthe land rather than developing it. The filing deadline for this election was January 8, 2019. For this reason, I workto make the everyday lives of District 9 residents better. I have the skills, experience, disposition, and time to serve all of Jacksonville, while ensuring that citizens on the Northside get an equitable share of city attention and services. Doyou support continuing this level of funding for JSO? Ive lived here in Jacksonville my entire life. I know how to develop and implement policy. Our accounting must be more timely, accurate and transparent to allow for better budgeting. Lynchburg City Council candidate Patrick Earl watches election results at a watch party at The Water Dog on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. We should not have a bad area in Duval. We met through friends in college and it has been a wonderful life with her. A: Appointed by former Governor Rick Scott to City Council District 8 in 2018 and elected by the constituents in 2019. . Q: What, if anything, should Council do to help Duval County adapt to rising seas, increased heat and flooding caused by climate change? And Im here to drive our city to a new era. A: Overdevelopment and failed infrastructure. https://www.data-z.org/state_data_and_comparisons/city/jacksonville, Heres where Jacksonvilles mayoral candidates stand on key issues. But to truly earn the trust of the voters, I understand that I must be not only trustworthy, but also willing to trust in the people I serve. I promise the voters that this is a major, major concern for me. The deadline to register in order to participate in an upcoming election is 29 days before the election. We must take a comprehensive approach to tackle this issue by providing job training and educational opportunities, encouraging economic development, increasing the availability of affordable housing, investing in infrastructure and public services, and collaborating with other organizations to connect residents with resources that can help them improve their economic situation. City investment needed in left-behind neighborhoods to achieve parity to well-maintained neighborhoods relative to:Infrastructure, Cleanliness, Environmental remediation and protection, Code enforcement and zoning. A: I would like to tackle Infrastructure, Jobs, Mental illness, A: I have been serving the community through my Profession which involves leadership skills. I know how to lead, and I know how to be a contributing team player. Your local weekday newsletter for news and ways to get involved in Northeast Florida. I am a lifelong Republican, and a believer in smaller government. There must be a concentrated effort to get this issue under control, while simultaneously adopted real legislation that would boost officer pay and benefits including sign on and retainer bonuses. A: Ive been here, We grew up together, ate at the same tables, played at the same parks, fellowshipped laughed cried and share the same morals and values throughout District. The Council's principal job is making policy. Councilors appoint a City Manager who is the chief executive officer and head of the administrative branch . I enjoy playing tennis, as it serves as an excellent stress reliever and an opportunity for socialization with a diverse group. A: I believe that with our City growing as quickly as it has, to include over 1 million residents, we need to ensure we have enough officers to make it to calls within a short enough amount of time. God will show us some solutions. Next Clayton City Council candidate questions: Ed Miller [USM_plus_form] Read Latest Issue. Clayton candidates answer The Pioneer questionnaire. How long have you lived in Duval County? I have served the people of our city for the last 25 years by teaching our communitys children, distributing food to the hungry, and leading faith-based outreach to meet the needs of the vulnerable. I loved the energy brought to our city and how everyone was on one accord as a Jags fan. Im running because I see portions of our city deteriorating at a record pace. Planting more tree cover, turning unused parking lots into parks, and encouraging more sustainable building practices (for both resiliency and energy efficiency) are all solutions we can bring to the table. While Kagan clearly felt left out to dry by his fellow Democrats in the redistricting process which was run by a 15-member commission with appointees from Mayor Eric Adams, Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and Council Minority Leader Joe Borelli he said the reason for his switch was more about growing ideological differences between himself and the party. Crime is the result of a myriad of social ills and by addressing these challenges collaboratively, WE can solve our crime issue. The answers are "yes," "no," and "other.". This includes supporting local small businesses and working tocreate new jobs that pay an above-average wage. Fully funding all of the tools at our citys disposal is a primary legislative concern for me. A: Before making a decision, I look forward to seeing the conceptual plans and the cost before taking a position for financing. The biggest issues are public safety, economic growth, replacing blight with beautification and strengthening the infrastructure. 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