Election Day Live Coverage

[Non-RedNeck Westsider]

I wanted Brown to stay in office because more people would be watch dogs. Now that Curry is in, we'll check out for four years to see how he performs.

I'm disheartened with how Curry won. This victory validates a lot of unpleasant campaign tactics.

Our political environment is now more vitriolic as a result.

Curry's campaign was simply disrespectful to our city.

Perception > Truth

[mtraininjax]

I'm disheartened with how Curry won. This victory validates a lot of unpleasant campaign tactics.

Our political environment is now more vitriolic as a result.

Curry's campaign was simply disrespectful to our city.

Sour grapes? There is plenty of crow to go around for all to enjoy. Nice to see the underdog win, especially with so many vehemently opposed to him on MJ.

Will Curry stumble, heck yeah he will, but its how he responds to mistakes that will determine whether or not Benedict Arnold Bill Bishop has a chance in 4 years, or if he becomes the next water taxi pilot.

[Cheshire Cat]

In Curry camp, first speaker is Robin Lumb REC chairman.  The speaker says there is not way to say how much Lumb did behind the scenes for the Lenny campaign.  Hmmmm.  Curry has still not come down to speak.

Meanwhile Jefferson has been defeated in the Sheriffs race but has not declared defeat. 

[TheCat]

One interesting outcome of this election.

With Delaney, the entire republican establishment and Rummel backing him, Curry eked out a 5k vote win.

Thats a water change from the past, so we have that to be thankful for.

Next election the demographics are going to be even more favorable to non establishment candidates.

I appreciate the optimism but i am cynical.

I think the next cycle will see things go back to norm.

This was the election that would have been empowering...now apathy takes over.

Plus, we launched the political industry in Jacksonville. I think it is likely to get more ugly from here.

[Non-RedNeck Westsider]

NRW I am going to be in column A tonight perhaps tomorrow  then try to move to B.

What the hell... Why don't you and Field enjoy the week. 

[Kay]

One of the most important powers the Mayor has is the ability to appoint departmental directors and other key positions. Poor appointments were a big contributor of Brown's downfall imo. Hopefully, Curry can get some proper talent in key city positions.

We desperately need really competent people. 

[TheCat]

I'm disheartened with how Curry won. This victory validates a lot of unpleasant campaign tactics.

Our political environment is now more vitriolic as a result.

Curry's campaign was simply disrespectful to our city.

Sour grapes? There is plenty of crow to go around for all to enjoy. Nice to see the underdog win, especially with so many vehemently opposed to him on MJ.

Will Curry stumble, heck yeah he will, but its how he responds to mistakes that will determine whether or not Benedict Arnold Bill Bishop has a chance in 4 years, or if he becomes the next water taxi pilot.

Preparing us early for a Curry failure mtrain? =)

[JeffreyS]

I'm disheartened with how Curry won. This victory validates a lot of unpleasant campaign tactics.

Our political environment is now more vitriolic as a result.

Curry's campaign was simply disrespectful to our city.

Sour grapes? There is plenty of crow to go around for all to enjoy. Nice to see the underdog win, especially with so many vehemently opposed to him on MJ..

No doubt some sour grapes but you have to admit he told two whopping lies and got lots of traction from them. Final analysis however if Brown had been a better Mayor people would not have so readily believed the obvious crapola.

[mtraininjax]

The rest of us aren't as motivated that way as you are.

I told you this morning that Sleiman was bad luck......listen more often!

[I-10east]

Well Curry was always talking about transparency in the debates, with both referendums passing he will get his wish. With Curry in, the future state of the Shipyards development and the overall future state of DT development will be interesting to say the least. Hopefully the Shipyards will not become 'The Redtape Yards'.

[TheCat]

I wanted Brown to stay in office because more people would be watch dogs. Now that Curry is in, we'll check out for four years to see how he performs.

I'm disheartened with how Curry won. This victory validates a lot of unpleasant campaign tactics.

Our political environment is now more vitriolic as a result.

Curry's campaign was simply disrespectful to our city.

Not me.  I will be watching from day one.  lol  As I said, I will give him a chance.

I'll join you. I just need a week. 

[Tacachale]

Well this has been our best coverage of elections to date!

What a great thing, and thank everyone for making this so incredibly relevant!

The mood here is pretty depressed, and Im heading over to Mike Williams' victory party to celebrate there!

See you all in a few hours.

On this, we most certainly agree. Good work, everyone.

[JeffreyS]

NRW I am going to be in column A tonight perhaps tomorrow  then try to move to B.

What the hell... Why don't you and Field enjoy the week. 

Mike is a great guy and deserves to celebrate his candidate.  I think he is going to be the most disappointed because no one cares more about Jax than Mike does.  Hopefully I am wrong about Curry but right now i can only judge by the despicable way he handled his campaign.

[mtraininjax]

Hopefully I am wrong about Curry but right now i can only judge by the despicable way he handled his campaign.

With more Democrats voting that Republicans.....more Democrats voted for the OTHER guy. Forget ads and campaign rhetoric.....numbers did not lie. More people voted Alvin Brown out of office out of the Democratic party.

[coredumped]

Mike is a great guy, and I came so close to voting for him, it was tough.

Now I hope he proves to us he's not Rutherford. He needs to step up and not make excuses like Rutherford is notorious for.