Straight Talk about the JEA,The JTA, & Jacksonville’s Challenges Ahead

The Jax Left News is back! Going forward, for now, our show will be in podcast format which will enable me to communicate more with you as we start to raise the questions that need to be raised about the future of our city. I talk about the latest hullabaloo  surrounding the weird campaign to […]

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It’s Your Money- Mayor Lenny Curry’s Budget Priorities for Jacksonville in 2017-18

My annual report on the Mayor’s proposed budget for the City of Jacksonville is back with It’s Your Money- Mayor Lenny Curry’s Budget Priorities for Jacksonville in 2017-18. Learn about and see if you agree with the Mayor’s priorities. The budget will ultimately be decided by the City Council in late August or September. The […]

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How The City of Jacksonville Spends Your Money III- Big Infrastructure Projects Ahead

Welcome to the 3rd & final episode in a series of reports about Mayor Lenny Curry’s proposed city budget. I highlight some of the big spending proposed on infrastructure throughout Duval County and the choices the Mayor has made as citizens are asked to vote to continue a half cent portion of the sales tax […]

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How The City of Jacksonville Spends Your Money II – The JSO , Neighborhoods , Hemming Park Politics

Welcome to the 2nd in a series of reports about Mayor Lenny Curry’s proposed city budget. I highlight some of the big spending proposed for the Sheriff’s Office, The Neighborhoods Department, and the choices the Mayor has made as citizens are asked to vote to continue a half cent portion of the sales tax into […]

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How The City of Jacksonville Spends Your Money-A Look at Lenny Curry’s Proposed Budget FY 2016-17

Welcome to the 1st in a series of reports about Mayor Lenny Curry’s proposed city budget. I highlight some of the big spending proposed for frivolities and the choices the Mayor has made as citizens are asked to vote for to continue a half cent sales tax into as late as 2060. His proposals are […]

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Mayor Curry Gears Up to Sell His 1/2 Cent Sales Tax Extension to Voters & JSO Shootings Questioned

Today on The Jax Left Report – Mayor Lenny Curry is expecting to spend around a million dollars hawking his 1/2 Cent Sales Tax Extension to Voters to fund what the city owes Police & Fire for their pensions while Sheriff Williams is dogged about a recent officer involved shooting at 9th & Liberty Streets.

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Jacksonville History Our Parks-A Call for Action-Confederate & Klutho Parks,Hogan’s Creek Promenade

Today on Another Episode of History Jacksonville, I discuss the history of Jacksonville’s Confederate & Henry J Klutho Parks including the Hogan’s Creek Promenade and challenge The People and Leadership of Jacksonville to restore our city’s forgotten treasures. Enjoy The Jax Left Channel-A Progressive Public Affairs Channel for the People of Jacksonville, Florida

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The Left Turn Analyzes Proposed City of Jacksonville Budget Part 1-Capital Improvements 2012-2017

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Today on The Left Turn, I start a Special Series on the Proposed City of Jacksonville Budget Part 1. I begin by talking about the proposed Capital Improvements on Park, Drainage and Transportation Infrastucture...Next Week More Analysis with the Sheriff's Office and Independent Authorities Proposed Projects... On Sundays at 1PM Eastern Enjoy The Farrar Report On Livestream www.livestream.com/theleftturn Like Us on Facebook www.facebook.com/theleftturn

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