by Debbie Gonzalez | May 7, 2021 |
I was reading an article on our local WJCT website a couple weeks ago, and was shocked at a disclaimer at the end. It stated, “Some facts reported by the media may later turn out to be wrong (1).” Are facts, a piece of information presented as having objective... by Debbie Gonzalez | Feb 18, 2021 |
You have either heard the radio ads or watched the T.V. commercials where individuals must choose to pay for their prescription medication or put food on the table. This scenario, sadly, is far too common for such a prosperous nation like the United... by Debbie Gonzalez | Jan 22, 2019 |
The 1960’s ushered in a myriad of government programs designed to help low-income families. Fast forward to 2019 where crime, violence, drugs, and poverty is flourishing in most of our nation’s inner cities along with the explosion in the growth of single parent... 
by Debbie Gonzalez | Oct 23, 2018 |
We elect individuals to represent us, address infrastructure needs, address safety needs, and act financially responsible with our tax dollars. In Parts 1 and 2 of Acting as Entrepreneurs with Your Money city officials wasted millions of your tax dollars in real... by Debbie Gonzalez | Oct 10, 2018 |
Apparently, being an entrepreneur isn’t as risky as long as you are a member of a city council, city commission, or city board. In Part 1 of City Acting as Entrepreneurs with Your Money the venture was real estate. In this part it is public transportation; city... by Debbie Gonzalez | Oct 1, 2018 |
My opinion, Jacksonville has a gang problem not only in the streets of Duval County, but also behind the many doors within the local government. Why would I make such a claim aimed toward the very people that we give authority to govern us? These are supposed to be... 
by Debbie Gonzalez | Sep 16, 2018 |
Last week I attended an event, Infrastructure: Beyond the Pavement, put on by the North Florida Urban Land Institute moderated by Daniel Davis, President & CEO of Jax Chamber. Present were representatives from local government, contracting companies, technology... by Debbie Gonzalez | Jul 31, 2018 |
Mayor Curry’s re-election budget proposal. Is it designed to bolster talking points addressing minorities, special interests, law enforcement, low income families, and human rights issues or are these just coincidences? Interesting fact: Mayor Curry’s first... by Debbie Gonzalez | May 7, 2018 |
The 800 lb gorilla has been revealed to actually be approximately a 3000 lb 19 headed monster and it is formally known as Jacksonville City Council. For decades this monster has used the hard earned dollars of Duval taxpayers to ease financial burdens to developers... 
by Debbie Gonzalez | Apr 24, 2018 |
In a recent Florida Trend article, we read that Governor Rick Scott had identified “low tax opportunity zones” statewide to encourage investment. Debbie G went into research mode and delved into what this meant. Here is Part 1 of what she uncovered....