JAX 82 Jacksonville Fights the Recession-Regency Square Mall in the 80s, Pic N Save, On Plymouth St

George Farrar presents a History of Jacksonville as it was in the year 1982. George talks about the quest to build a new convention center in the old railroad station during a recession, the changes Downtown-including the construction of the Southern Bell Building (now TIAA Bank Center), and recounts his youth in Arlington at Regency […]

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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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St Johns River of Dreams – Redeveloping the Old Jacksonville City Hall & Duval Courthouse Properties

Our Vision in Transition series is back with St Johns River of Dreams – Redeveloping the Old City Hall & Courthouse Properties. We take a look at the river from the Southbank Riverwalk & I cross the river to bring you perspectives from the old Courthouse & City Hall properties. Join the speculation as I […]

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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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