Challengers in the 2015 Council Races

[Cheshire Cat]

Charles, corrected my posting in line with the reminders from you and Tach.  It is true, we can lodge a vote for mayor, our council district and all of the at large districts as well. 

Regarding the at large seats, only two of the five members are being termed out.  That leaves three who are seeking re-elections.  Crescimbeni and Joost are termed out.
   
At-Large   City Council Members      
Group 1   Kimberly Daniels   Democrat   
Group 2   John R. Crescimbeni   Democrat   
Group 3   Stephen C. Joost   Republican   
Group 4   Greg Anderson   Republican   
Group 5   Robin Lumb   Republican   

[James Eddy]

Note for District 7 Voters.  Just say no to Pat-Lockett Felder.  Her past time in office was riddled with questions from everything to corruption to using tax dollars to put up a monument to herself.   I don't think that is what Springfield needs.  The one to beat in this race will be Terry Fields who has been immersed in local politics for decades.  He may not be the best candidate in the race however, but he will be the one to beat.  The ballot for this district is heavily loaded with names so it will be challenging to separate a viable worthwhile platform from one filled with promises and hype.   I don't envy District 7 that task.  I do however expect the number of candidates to drop over the next few months.

Cheshire Cat neither  Pat or Terry is in the district 7 race. This was Pat Lockett Felder old district. They are in District 8. District 7 has the following candidates. The most of any race with 9 candidates at present time.

City Council, Dist. 7    Carolyn Anderson (DEM)    Filed
City Council, Dist. 7    Bennie Cooper (DEM)    Filed
City Council, Dist. 7    Richard Cuff (DEM)    Filed
City Council, Dist. 7    James Eddy (DEM)    Filed
City Council, Dist. 7    Marc A. McCullough, Sr. (DEM)    Filed
City Council, Dist. 7    Tracy Rigdon (NPA)    Filed
City Council, Dist. 7    Wendell Sams (DEM)    Filed
City Council, Dist. 7    George A. Spencer (DEM)    Filed
City Council, Dist. 7    Sirretta Williams (DEM)

I agree with you from a former posting that this race will come down to down town and Springfield but all areas are important and hope the turn out is great.
To move Jacksonville onward in the right direction to grow downtown to be a beacon. A place to work, live and play. To be the beating heart of Jacksonville that flows the life blood to all the other areas of Jacksonville.
To see Jacksonville be what we can be as the Art Capitol of the South. To have a river you can swim, fish and boat in. A river that wild life can prosper. A city that can be safe to walk and bike in. A city that is safe and not the murder capitol of Florida. A city that has a great transportation system. One where we have the most parks but parks that are taken care of. A city that has kids that want to learn and move on in higher education and stay here after graduation. A city that believes in equality. A city that respects all beliefs.A city where business and job growth is the top in Florida. A city I call home Jacksonville.   

[Cheshire Cat]

Good catch James.  I knew they were District 8 but that didn't stop me from goofing up the district in my post.  Thanks for correcting it.  That's the good thing about posting on MJ, if you make a mistake, someone will point it out.  lol  Appreciate it friend.

[Stephen]

No Lumb   No Love  No LumbLove
Jacksonville needs to "Aim High"..

[BoldBoyOfTheSouth]

Note for District 7 Voters.  Just say no to Pat-Lockett Felder.  Her past time in office was riddled with questions from everything to corruption to using tax dollars to put up a monument to herself.   I don't think that is what Springfield needs.  The one to beat in this race will be Terry Fields who has been immersed in local politics for decades.  He may not be the best candidate in the race however, but he will be the one to beat.  The ballot for this district is heavily loaded with names so it will be challenging to separate a viable worthwhile platform from one filled with promises and hype.   I don't envy District 7 that task.  I do however expect the number of candidates to drop over the next few months.

Cheshire Cat neither  Pat or Terry is in the district 7 race. This was Pat Lockett Felder old district. They are in District 8. District 7 has the following candidates. The most of any race with 9 candidates at present time.

City Council, Dist. 7    Carolyn Anderson (DEM)    Filed
City Council, Dist. 7    Bennie Cooper (DEM)    Filed
City Council, Dist. 7    Richard Cuff (DEM)    Filed
City Council, Dist. 7    James Eddy (DEM)    Filed
City Council, Dist. 7    Marc A. McCullough, Sr. (DEM)    Filed
City Council, Dist. 7    Tracy Rigdon (NPA)    Filed
City Council, Dist. 7    Wendell Sams (DEM)    Filed
City Council, Dist. 7    George A. Spencer (DEM)    Filed
City Council, Dist. 7    Sirretta Williams (DEM)

I agree with you from a former posting that this race will come down to down town and Springfield but all areas are important and hope the turn out is great.
To move Jacksonville onward in the right direction to grow downtown to be a beacon. A place to work, live and play. To be the beating heart of Jacksonville that flows the life blood to all the other areas of Jacksonville.
To see Jacksonville be what we can be as the Art Capitol of the South. To have a river you can swim, fish and boat in. A river that wild life can prosper. A city that can be safe to walk and bike in. A city that is safe and not the murder capitol of Florida. A city that has a great transportation system. One where we have the most parks but parks that are taken care of. A city that has kids that want to learn and move on in higher education and stay here after graduation. A city that believes in equality. A city that respects all beliefs.A city where business and job growth is the top in Florida. A city I call home Jacksonville.   

WELCOME TO OUR FORUM JAMES EDDY !!!

[James Eddy]

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Thanks It's great to have this information here. You can learn so much about the candidates and there views.

[Stephen]

What area does District 7 cover Mr.Eddy I'll see if I have any friends who live in your area and tell them to seek you out..I am in Jim Love's district..

No Lumb  No Love No LumbLove    Jacksonville needs to Aim High

[Jimmy]

Robin Lumb has drawn a serious challenger.  Michelle Tappouni filed moments ago.

[Stephen]

DOXI SI THEOS which is Greek for Thank God !

No Lumb No Love   No LumbLove...Jacksonville needs to Aim High

[James Eddy]

Stephan District 7 is All of Down Town from the river to 95, all of Springfield from 95 to the river , after MLK goes to the right side of Main Street to the St Johns River up to parts of Ocean way loops up by the airport back down past New Kings road, and also the Brooklyn area to 95 and 10. This is the new area for 220 Riverside and Unity Plaza.

[Charles Hunter]

Here's a map of all 14 districts
http://www.coj.net/city-council/docs/maps/2015districtmap.aspx

(can't figure out how to embed the picture)

[sheclown]

Post filing celebration with friends and neighbors! City Council Group 5 At Large candidate, Michelle Tappouni

[CityLife]

Tappouni should be able to take down Lumb this time.

[mtraininjax]

Tappouni should be able to take down Lumb this time.

+1

[ChriswUfGator]

Go Michelle! I'm rooting for you. In fact I feel strongly enough about this particular race that I'd break my normal habit of just sending a check and would actually go hold signs or whatever else you need.