by Rick Hartley | Oct 31, 2019 |
Aaron Zahn, CEO of JEA My father taught me that if you thought you could do something, or you thought you couldn’t, you were probably right. Aaron Zahn, JEA’s CEO, publicly says he can’t successfully manage our utility. Well then…it’s...
by Rick Hartley | Apr 20, 2019 |
This is what is coming to America Dallas County, TX District Attorney will not prosecute certain crimes. This includes low level drug crimes, probation violations and thief of items under $750 if for personal use. He says he is ending the criminalization...
by Rick Hartley | Mar 7, 2019 |
Someone recently asked who I thought should be the Mayor of Jacksonville. My answer: “I propose we write in Shad Kahn’s name and skip the middleman.” He’s already pulling the strings behind the curtain anyway. Might as well make him Mayor....
by Rick Hartley | Dec 7, 2018 |
The big breaking news is in: The Hart Bridge Ramps to downtown are coming down and our taxpayer dollars will pay for it. Pay for Mr. Shad Khan — a billionaire — to see his dream become a reality. Forty-five years ago, the citizens of Duval County...
by Rick Hartley | Nov 14, 2018 |
Good Intentions The current minimum wage is $8.25 per hour. A very small segment of the population actually earns that amount. What would that do to workers in Florida? Some suggest raising the minimum wage $1 per year until it reaches $15 per...
by Rick Hartley | Apr 23, 2018 |
Our City should follow Town Center Model. It seems to draw the crowds and they didn’t use any of our money. I’ve confirmed there were no city or state incentives for the St. Johns Town Center development in southside. The developer did it the old-fashioned...
by Rick Hartley | Mar 29, 2018 |
Would you be outraged? Do you think it makes sense to close a vital traffic artery to force traffic to travel along a road to boost businesses in the area? Of course not! That is exactly what is proposed for the elevated portion of the Hart Expressway between the...
