My leadership experience in thefire department prepared me for the next step in my career, when I was contacted by a defensecontractor for the U.S. government, where I now oversee life safety for flight crew and government assets. The big takeaway here is that seven of the nine council seats are up for election this year, four of these positions are wide open with no incumbents. On the local level, I would support changing the single-family homezoning that exists in 90% of the county. A: The council should address the lack of affordable housing through implementation of livable wages that concise with the rising economy. My job is to build clarity and consensus around complex organizational problems. Pre-approved Permit Plans. A: I had a somewhat in depth conversation with a current candidate for Sheriff and he made a valid pointthat there should be no need for further funding considering the amount of money they were already receiving. A: Only the individuals that own TIAA Bank Field should pay for TIAA Bank Field. A: The Council should take proactive measures to help Duval County adapt to the impacts of climate change, such as rising seas, increased heat, and flooding. There is no one on the council that has this experience. This post originally appeared in KUOW's Today So Far newsletter for February 27, 2023. Three of four El Paso City Council races are headed to a runoff, with only District 5 incumbent city Rep. Isabel Salcido winning her seat outright Tuesday. A: I dont understand why anyone has any Confederacy iconography, let alone on public property. We also need to support law enforcement and give them the number of officers and tools they need to adequately protect our growing city. To bring our community together, the City of Jacksonville must reject the symbols of division and embrace what unites us. After completing my education, I focused on dedicating my career to giving back to the community and making a difference in the non-profit sector. I know how to develop and implement policy. City council seats are up for election for about half of Oklahoma City's residents on Feb. 14. Its where my kids go to public school. All of these investments will help us finally reach our potential as a city. A: Before making any determinations on the level of funding needed for JSO to keep our streets safe, I would want the opportunity to see how the new sheriff has managed the budget and what the needs are in the community to ensure overall safety. A: I believe we need to look out for the taxpayers of this city and especially District 8. A: I do not support the continued funding of JSO. 2023 General Election Notice. As a close-knit bunch, my happy place is being with family and friends. Adams is also likely to make another push for rolling back the states 2019 bail reforms that hes often blamed for the rise in crime in the five boroughs since 2020, but experts have said that no direct connection has been found between the two. A new generation is trying to break into Pittsburgh City Council. The National Weather Service says to expect a rain/show mix around Western Washington today. I was born and raised here in Duval county of 42 years. The time of playing favorites is over my campaign is about community-first, people-first policies that invest IN the people. Encourage more trade school opportunities, which would result in a better supply of skilled labor for ourcontractors. Finally, the project would need to be completed in a reasonable amount of time. The new branch was expected to be completed in four to six years. My experience serving as Chair of the Duval Soil and Water Conservation District and on other boards that addressed land management and natural resources prepared me to lead efforts to improve our citys resiliency and reduce our vulnerabilities. Waters and the Fraternal Order of Police and will work well with them and the many other leaders I have already established working relationships with to improve public safety for our city. She then survived a 2021 recall effort by less than 1%, a difference of 310 votes. The topline results of the New York City elections conformed to expectations. These monuments represent a history of death and destruction of racism, segregation and slavery. Ive lived here in Jacksonville my entire life. The sharp pain you feel in your soul from being unable to afford rent, or even findaplace to rent! For this reason, I workto make the everyday lives of District 9 residents better. This demonstrates our ability to improve the vitality of all Jacksonville neighborhoods without a need to raise taxes. With nearly a Mil in population only at max 7% can fill the stadium yet 100% have to also put up some of the investment. We couldprohibit the construction of homes in low-lying areas through zoning that preservesthe land rather than developing it. Our story must include the evils of slavery, the refuting of the (lost cause) revisions of history,the terrorism that supported Jim Crow and fought against Civil Rights and the tremendous courage shown by so many of our fellow citizens. A: The Confederate Monuments is a reminder of how divided WE are as a City as it relates to HATE, A: The Taxpayers should decide how their dollars should be spent, A: Race should not determine a human beings ZIP code, A: The Earth belongs to God, adapt through research and education, A: Transparency and Accountability of Dollars spent. I am ready to get to work! The Jacksonville Housing Finance Authority can provide financial support the developers to increase the supply of multifamily units available in the market. NWS is calling the weather over the next couple days a "minor impact." Although I have represented celebrities and athletes, most of my time is mostly spent helping the injured get justice and those who have had their rights infringed get help. The vintage arcade games, including Mrs. Pacman, Mario, and pinball machines, offer a fun and nostalgic experience. Q: What is the biggest issue in your district that you would like to tackle if re-elected to the Jacksonville City Council? My priority as a City Council member will be to ensure thatour community is safe and welcoming for all of our neighbors, and I believe that removing Confederate monuments is an important step towards achieving that goal. A: No one else in this race has invested the time and resources in our community that my wife and I have over the past 40 years. They attended the local public schools and graduated for the state universities, FSU, UF and UNF. Partnering with non-profit organizations and private sector companies to address the affordable housing crisis, through programs like community land trusts and down-payment assistanceprograms for first-time homebuyers. First, I believe we need to call a local housing emergency, something I did on May 11, 2022, to focus a citywide effort around the crisis. There needs to be incentives, Adams said during a recent interview with amNewYork Metro. An enviable quality of life in our city will create a progressive economic growth environment and benefit all Jacksonville taxpayers. My fervor to make a difference is why for the eight years I have attended City Council meetings, Sheriff Advisory meetings, CPAC meetings, conferences, town hall meetings, and other neighborhood and civic activities. Being a graduate of Florida A&MUniversity with a B.S. Ben Frazier cases- Ben has been repeatedly arrested over constitutional speech. We must do better than that, which is why I called for the remaining American Rescue Plan funding $73 million to be used for the affordable housing crisis instead of going into reserves. Access to the economy, job opportunity and quality education are all relevant metrics in improving public safety. I am open to finding free market solutions and working between the 2 different sides of the issue to come to an agreement. Included among my leadership experiences are supervisory and management positions in healthcare, finance, and desktop/mainframe computer security. A: I would support public financing for TIAA Bank Field renovations if the terms ofthe contract allow the city to have a rate of return on the investment that is equalto or greater than every dollar invested. This isone major reason why District 9 has been neglected and ignored. We need responsible spending with top tier police and top tier pay. A: Since 2019, I have evolved my perspective regarding the monuments. I will watch these budgets like a hawk. At this point, I would recommend that we continue to support this initiative. Under the Council-Manager form of government, the Mayor and City Council establishes policy and law, and the City Manager handles the day-to-day management of the City organization. There are places for affordable housing and I am ready to act on them. Let's take a . A: Which ones are of concern? I look forward to actionable recommendations from that office that the council can consider. We met through friends in college and it has been a wonderful life with her. This would help to understand where funding is going andwhether or not metrics are being achieved or reallocations would need to take place during thebudget year. A: I support increasing the funding of both the JSO and the JFRD. We cant keep electing the same people and expect different results. The one with the woman holding the baby is the last big monument standing. So we are doing the best we can from a policy lens to ensure that people have adequate housing that is dignified, that they can continue to stay in the communities that theyve lived in and known for years without being displaced.. When the weather is nice and Im not working, I enjoy getting in our boat with my family and spending a day on the water. I have been in charge of upwards of 100 workmen and been in charge of important responsibilities and job sites. Q: Tell us about yourself What job/jobs do you hold besides City Council? It was a very engaging process with bankers, developers, landlords, city officials, and testimonies from tenants experiencing the housing crisis. Currently I work as an Electronics Technician on Kings Bay Naval Base. Al Taylor (center) announces his bid for Council District 9 in Harlem. KUOW is the Puget Sound regions #1 radio station for news. I am the mother to three awesome young adult children, Devonn, Dejuan, and Laila. Furthermore, I would continue to supportlegislation such as the accessory dwelling bill passed a few months ago. The candidate's filing fee for City Council is $150.00 and a candidate's filing fee for Mayor is $1,000.00. My line of work requires me to work with multiple municipalities and city officials in bidding and permitting processes. My understanding is there are only two NFL stadiums that have not undergone major renovations, one being TIAA Bank Field. Aug.. I will work hard to help give residents of District 10 the quality of life they desperately deserve. We could allocate resilience funds to areassuch as Cedar Creek and Ken Knight Drive for the construction of bulkheads toprotect property. A: I should remain in office because I am focused on doing the work the residents ofDistrict 9 need to make their everyday lives better. I would like to recommend a Risk Analysis for the most critical areas of crime in the Patrol Zones. A: Im opposed to public financing for TIAA Bank Field Renovations. A: Im a native North Floridian who made Jacksonville my forever home after falling in love with the people and community. A: Im opposed to taxpayer money being spent on the removal of the monuments especially when we have so many other broken promises and issues around Jacksonville not being fixed. After retiring as a full Colonel, I have helped various Jacksonville small businesses and nonprofits. OF RETIRED COPS, AND SCHOOL BOARD DISTRICT 2 BOARD MEMBER APRIL CARNEY. It brought our community together. Spending half a billion annually does not add up. This will make it easier for people to get around the city, and will also attractmore businesses and jobs to Jacksonville. A: I have no position at the present time. A: I care, I will always listen and I will work hard every day to make you proud that you supported me in this race to represent all of Jacksonville in this At-Large, Group 5 City Council seat. One solution could be to implement policies that encourage the development of affordable housing units, such as offering incentives for developers to include a certain percentage of affordable units in new construction projects. I have lived for 41 years in Southwest Jacksonville. A: Currently the owner of a company that makes small signs, does vehicle markings and sells promotional products. My community honors and acknowledgments have allowed me to grow and pour back into the community as a public servant. Encouraging and incentivizing the development of more affordable housing units, through taxcredits and relaxed zoning regulations. A: As a Major NFL City, Jacksonville is lagging far behind Tampa, Miami, and Orlando. I look forward to these discussions when I am on the City Council and will always fight to make sure whatever deal is made, it is in the best interests of my constituents. It is essential to look at the past performance and the proposed deliverables to date, operational cost, and where allocations of funding are most needed to reduce crime and develop crime prevention initiatives in the most intensive neighborhoods. THAT SAID, I WILL SUPPORT WHATEVER OUR FIRST RESPONDERS NEED TO MAKE US SAFE, WHICH WE ARE NOT. [1] Due to redistricting and the 2020 changes to the New York City Charter, Councilmembers elected during the 2021 and 2023 City Council elections will serve two-year terms, with full four-year terms resuming after the . From helping the family of Jordan Davis to ending pediatric dentist Howard Schneiders reign of pain and fraud on kids, media became interested in me and my cases. I am the founder of a successful sheriffs watch program for my neighborhood, Lake Forest Manor. A: No. In the next decade of council elections, most of Magnolia is parting ways with downtown CD7 and becoming part of Ballard's CD6. A: One happy place in Jax for me is walking along the St. Johns River from Riverside to the USS Orleck, downtown, with my wife, Char. Progressives, backed by housing advocacy groups, will again make a push for so-called Good Cause Eviction legislation sponsored by state Senator Julia Salazar (D-Brooklyn), which would prevent landlords from evicting tenants unless they violate the terms of their lease by failing to pay rent. A huge part of my success is budgeting, project management and providing my employees with financial stability and an opportunity to advance. Id love to talk with anyone who would like to learn more about me; my email is kimpryor4jaxcitycouncil@gmail.com. I would want to see better accounting before I would support tax increases. 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