Why Is Police and Fire Always the First Threat When Taxpayers Might Get a Break?
I am seeing more and more warnings about Amendment 3 — especially involving our police officers and firefighters. If you vote for Amendment 3, we are told, prepare yourself. Police will be cut. Firefighters will disappear. Essential services will suffer. It is a powerful argument because nobody wants fewer police officers protecting our neighborhoods or […]
Mayor defines the word ‘crisis’
Mayor Donna Deegan says the Jacksonville Transportation Authority is facing a “huge crisis.” The mayor’s first clear priority? “Absolutely” protecting the Emerald Trail’s funding and making sure people who have invested in areas along the trail “remain whole.” I can think of a few other candidates for that list. JTA plans to eliminate up to […]