Challengers in the 2015 Council Races

[Cheshire Cat]

Justin is not a lock on the seat yet.  He would do a good job on council in my opinion as well.  I know he would have the backing of the JFRD union and they have told me so. 

In fact the JFRD is furious and ready to clean house at City Hall.  They are not alone in this sentiment. Robin Lumb has landed himself squarely in their sights to be removed from office.  The JSO is equally furious as are members of other City unions.  I would also imagine that the GLBT community would have great interest in seeing some on this council move on to be replaced by non prejudiced individuals with leadership skills.

The amount of action and discussion this far out from the 2015 race is testament to how unhappy people are with many currently in leadership.  Of course those on this forum should also pay close attention and deeply evaluate who is running, their character, their skills etc. as it should be abundantly clear by now that Jacksonville becoming a better city will require more competent leadership and direction.

It seems Audrey Moran will not run for mayor again.  Some are saying that some bridges were burned for her last go round and fundraising would not be what it was last time around.  I expect to see the Mayor's race flesh out a bit more over the next few month's.  The R's will certainly run someone against Brown, but they had better be creative in who they choose to do so.

[urbaknight]

I hope that the little people remember Daniel Davis calling them "noise" at the last council meeting and vote accordingly

Very true sheclown.

I have also had confirmation that Glorious Johnson will run for Warren Jones seat on council

There is still some uncertainty about Spiller for Gaffney's seat.  I would be great if Abel would take it.

Also some word going around that Lori Boyer will not run for re-election to council.

I think that Lori Boyer is one of our best people on the entire council. I sure hope she runs again. It would be terrible if she was replaced.

[Cheshire Cat]

I would agree urbanknight and at the same time can recognize why she may have pause here.  Right now it's an uphill climb for Jacksonville and if you feel like you are battling for each tiny step forward you really have to put a great deal of thought into continuing down that road.  Lori is a thinker, who reads legislation and really does a good job.  It should not be a surprise to learn that this is not the case with many in office who simply are there for the ride and a paycheck.  Knowing you must depend on folks like this to back you up can be worrisome.

[urbaknight]

This might be a good time to persuade some on this site to get ready to run for council. Aren't there a few here that talked about it? Well maybe it's time to put a game plan together. What can I do to aid in the effort?

[Cheshire Cat]

There are already people standing by to go after Lori's seat should she not run.  If folks here want to come up with a plan, they need to do it soon.  Remember that a person needs name recognition and decent finance to make a serious run for office.

[Dog Walker]

Also some word going around that Lori Boyer will not run for re-election to council.

I hope that is not true.  She has really been a good bolt of energy and integrity on the council.

[Timkin]

Daniels has said she will run again.  She used 100k of her own funds for her last race.  I am told she is prepared to do that again this time around.

Mike Weinstein who recently quit the office of SOE is poised to run for the constitutional seat for District 3.  He is not the man he was in personality and politics in the past and no longer has the positive support of many in the Republican party. 

For more reasons than I can count, I hope ANY BODY running against Daniels, wins.  Stephen .. PLEASE RUN ! 
Happy to hear Glorious is wanting to run again. Agree about Mike Field and Abel Harding.   Really like Robin Lumb as a person.  Disappointed in his work in Council.

[Cheshire Cat]

I have spoken with Abel and running for office is not in his plans and believe me I understand why.    Able would be a fantastic representative for the city though.  Perhaps further down the line.  He is a young man, thank the lord and has plenty of time to pursue politics.  Has anyone actually spoken with Mike to see if he is interested?

[Tacachale]

I speak to Mike about that every time I see him. It'll get through eventually.

Ennis too.

[Cheshire Cat]

Or it could be that he has seen the inner workings of the current city hall!   lol  Abel is a bright man and frankly, spending time with his son right now is likely the best use for his time.  Perhaps down the road. 

Tachachal,  I have found that a person running for any political office must really want to do so based upon their own inner convictions.  If Mike isn't feeling it, the process of running and then leading can be at the very least challenging and at the worst taxing to one's spirit and body.   Whoever chooses this path also needs to be thick skinned.  A thought does occur to me though, why not run yourself, you have all the direction and support you need in a father who was a past mayor of the city?   

[Cheshire Cat]

And another development.  Democrat Joyce Morgan (many remember her from T.V. news) is giving serious consideration to running for the District 1 seat that will be vacated by Clay Yarborough.  Joyce would be quite an asset for the city.

[Cheshire Cat]

Word is that Carolyn Anderson, who ran against Gaffney in the past for his Dist 7 seat is thinking about a run for 2015.  This would be excellent for the district.  This lady is for real, cares about the citizens and would seriously work to represent the district.  Keep her in mind as someone to support if you live in that district.   

[Cheshire Cat]

The first money reports are in.  Click this link to see who is getting what and from whom when it comes to financial support for their campaigns.  Note Lockett-Felder, one of her first donations coming from Daniel Davis, yes the one who said those opposing the moratorium extension were just "noise".  Keep this in mind people and know in advance how Pat would vote a moratorium issue if elected again. 

https://www.voterfocus.com/ws/WScand/candidate_pr.php?c=duval

[sheclown]

Daniel Davis and his comment is burned into my mind.

[urbaknight]

Daniel Davis and his comment is burned into my mind.

I hope that that phrase killed any future political ambition for that asshole. He needs to be reminded of what he said every time he opens that blowhole of his.