Eye on Jacksonville

Month: August 2020

  • Mush for the masses from a shrinking paper seeking to be relevant

    Tone-deaf editorial writers at a small, liberal newspaper in the city are calling for higher taxes and spending as the nation stares into the depths of a depression. While eminently predictable because of the paper’s left-wing slant, and largely irrelevant because it has so few readers, it still serves as an example of how liberals…

  • Communist influence seen in school opening tussle

    Local parents who want to see the public schools open are concerned that their opponents are supported by two organizations with communist connections. The well-organized effort had an entire week of activities scheduled, to conclude with a march in Tallahassee tomorrow, Sat. Aug. 8. A flyer outlining the schedule was published on the Facebook page…

  • Big spending plans for the city will benefit mostly a few areas

    If there has been neglect of some areas of the city as alleged, but not proven, apparently it may be rectified over the next five years. Closer examination of the city’s proposed Capital Improvements Plan shows $3 billion in spending on infrastructure is planned. Furthermore, the spending for the five-year period covered by the plan…

  • I’ve been black all my life. I qualify to speak about BLM

    In a recent post by Eye’s Sr. Editor, Lloyd Brown, he stated, “Politicians should show proof or stop slandering the people of Jacksonville.” I agree with Lloyd and I am a black man. I am also extremely proud to be a resident of Jacksonville and a citizen of this great Nation. I have been black…

  • Necessary data on infrastructure spending in Jacksonville slowly is coming to light

    Finally, a special City Council committee that is eyeing increased spending on infrastructure is beginning to collect some useful data. Knowing where you are before you start a trip always is useful. The committee is setting out to ensure spending is equitable throughout the city. At the committee’s first meeting last week it was clear…

  • Politicians should show proof or stop slandering the people of Jacksonville

    Are the citizens of Jacksonville who are being accused of racism ever going to get a fair hearing? At City Haul, the drumbeat continues, but the specifics never come. Eye on Jacksonville has asked Council Member Brenda Priestly-Jackson for a list of the promises made at consolidation that were not kept. She is one of…