Audrey Moran: Why I Want To Be Mayor
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I am running for Mayor because I love this city and I truly believe we can do better. My
26-years of experience in the business community, the nonprofit sector and in local
government give me the tools I will need to find creative and effective solutions to our
most pressing problems. I know how to build a team that is second to none and we will
tackle the tough issues together - with courage, with integrity and with the best interest
of our entire community at the heart of every single decision.
Full Article
http://www.metrojacksonville.com/article/2010-dec-audrey-moran-why-i-want-to-be-mayor
Where does Moran stand on mass transit expansion and improvement, such as streetcar and commuter rail?
Quote from: urbaknight on December 02, 2010, 12:14:09 PM
Where does Moran stand on mass transit expansion and improvement, such as streetcar and commuter rail?
Just about every poster wants to know the answer to this, so far she hasn't engaged us at all...OCKLAWAHA
Answers yet Audrey? At least give us a like or dislike for the following... we can always fill you in on the facts surrounding each. Hell's bells, I don't even care if you, once armed with the facts and figures, decide we can't do it... at least tell us if you like the idea?
SKYWAY, EXTENSION TO ATLANTIC IN SAN MARCO?
SKYWAY, EXTENSION TO BLUE CROSS/BROOKLYN?
SKYWAY, EXTENSION TO EVERBANK FIELD?
STREETCAR, HYATT DOWNTOWN TO PARK AND KING?
STREETCAR, TO SHAND'S/SPRINGFIELD?
STREETCAR, TO STADIUM (ROUTE DIFFERENT THAN SKYWAY)?
STREETCAR LOOP DOWNTOWN/DURKEEVILLE?
COMMUTER RAIL TO AVENUES?
COMMUTER RAIL TO COLLINS-WELLS ROAD?
COMMUTER RAIL TO AIRPORT ROAD/MAIN STREET (includes rebuilding a 3 mile freight-passenger connection)
COMMUTER RAIL TO BALDWIN?
MOVING AMTRAK BACK DOWNTOWN?
MOVING THE CONVENTION CENTER INTO DOWNTOWN?
BUILDING THE JRTC (JACKSONVILLE TERMINAL)?
LOBBY FOR MORE AMTRAK SERVICE AND REGIONAL RAIL SERVICE (Gainesville-Jax etc)?
OCKLAWAHA
Outside of the transportation plans and issues, her "knee jerk" initial reasons on why she would like to become Mayor are good enough for me. As time goes on we'll see how her entire campaign ties in with those reasons and along with other entities such as MetroJax that have questions, requests, and queries for her relative to her quest to become Mayor. I like her. I also like Glorious Johnson who has become kind of quiet these days. If the Men can't do it or do it right, the women will get the job done!
"HU"
I am still keeping an open mind! I am, like Ock, wondering just where Ms Audrey stands in regards to rail and the application possibilities here in Jacksonville.
Is she just another politician blowing smoke to get power to help her buddies?
Was this a paid for posting? Did her campaign pay MJ for this placement? If not, are you going to feature any other candidates in such a way? Just curious if this was a fact gathering or an endorsement or a pay to play story.
We are covering any candidate that wants to participate.
Here is the same thing for Jim Bailey: http://www.metrojacksonville.com/article/2010-sep-jim-bailey-why-i-want-to-be-mayor-of-jacksonville
I am impressed by Ms. Moran's initial post, particularly her attention to details by forming policy groups of citizens informed about major issues, and by her stress on education and non-partisan problem solving. I have heard many great things about her from others in the community. Likewise, I have heard good things about Jim Bailey. I hope the two don't split a constiuency and let in a lesser candidate. I wish Jax had maintened an election process requiring runoffs until a candidate gets 51% of the vote.
I hope Ms. Moran returns for a Q & A like Mr. Bailey so we can better explore her positions.
While I know Mr. Mullaney and Mr. Hogan are nice people who care much about Jax, I am concerned they are tied too much to past issues, concerns, legacies, and status quo politicos and will have more difficulty taking us in the new directions I think this City needs.
Looking forward to a vigorous discussion of City issues during the campaign from all the candidates. Hope the community tunes in as this could be a great turning point for our City.
stjr...if no one candidate gets 51% in March, there will be a runoff between the top 2
conventional wisdom right now is that Hogan gets the far right vote....Mullaney, Moran, and Bailey split the moderate vote....the wildcard will be how many votes Alvin Brown and Glorious Johnson get.
Understoond, Tufsu. The runoff should not be between the top 2, but rather the number of candidates it takes to make up 51% of the primary vote. This might be 3 or more candidates depending on how many are running in the primary and the distribution of the votes.
If 6 candidates run, and each got approximately 1/6th of the vote, it would take at least 3 candidates to make 51%. These 3 should then be in runoff #1. If none get 51% of the vote, then the top vote getters in that runoff that constitute 51% (two candidates in this example) of the vote should be in runoff #2. My recollection is that our elections once worked this way, at least to some degree.
By the way, if, in the example above, we follow the current system, the top two candidates could represent as little as 34% of the vote and the margin between the highest and lowest of the 6 candidates could theoretically be mere hundreths of a percent or less. Thus, as you indicate, even though "moderates" might represent well over half the electorate, they might have NO "moderate" candidates in the runoff. To some degree, I feel this is a part of why we have so many extreme candidates from both parties in office today (the other major cause being gerrymandered districts).
Well, from my viewpoint, I hope it does not turn out like our Govenors race where the winner, Mr Scott, got a total of 49% and change! This is not a clear cut majority by any matter of addition! One winner with a majority of voters casting their votes for that one individual would really be nice, but with the number of candidates running, hopefully they winnow themselves out before election day!
What is the issue with turnout during local elections? We had 50% turnout for the 2010 national election, but barely mustered 20% during the 2007 mayoral election. The 2003 election fared slightly better and the run-off better still, but having 20-30% of the population determining our future is disappointing, to say the LEAST.
Voter apathy or maybe just don't care since the GOB Network is going to get their way no matter what! I do agree though voter turnout should be much more than what it is...........this past election, turnout was about 21% (Duval County wise) did not look into the State average, but Republican turnout was stronger then Democrates.
Quote from: Ocklawaha on December 02, 2010, 05:11:05 PM
Answers yet Audrey? At least give us a like or dislike for the following... we can always fill you in on the facts surrounding each. Hell's bells, I don't even care if you, once armed with the facts and figures, decide we can't do it... at least tell us if you like the idea?
SKYWAY, EXTENSION TO ATLANTIC IN SAN MARCO?
SKYWAY, EXTENSION TO BLUE CROSS/BROOKLYN?
SKYWAY, EXTENSION TO EVERBANK FIELD?
STREETCAR, HYATT DOWNTOWN TO PARK AND KING?
STREETCAR, TO SHAND'S/SPRINGFIELD?
STREETCAR, TO STADIUM (ROUTE DIFFERENT THAN SKYWAY)?
STREETCAR LOOP DOWNTOWN/DURKEEVILLE?
COMMUTER RAIL TO AVENUES?
COMMUTER RAIL TO COLLINS-WELLS ROAD?
COMMUTER RAIL TO AIRPORT ROAD/MAIN STREET (includes rebuilding a 3 mile freight-passenger connection)
COMMUTER RAIL TO BALDWIN?
MOVING AMTRAK BACK DOWNTOWN?
MOVING THE CONVENTION CENTER INTO DOWNTOWN?
BUILDING THE JRTC (JACKSONVILLE TERMINAL)?
LOBBY FOR MORE AMTRAK SERVICE AND REGIONAL RAIL SERVICE (Gainesville-Jax etc)?
OCKLAWAHA
You definitely have a passion for local transportation issues. When the Skyway was built in 1989, it was an exciting idea for downtown. What we have now is only the first phase of construction with 2.5 miles of rail. The second phase was never started. Currently, we have an elevated rail system that doesn't really connect anything. If the Skyway is going to have an impact on downtown, it has to bring people downtown. San Marco, Brooklyn and Everbank Field are all good suggestions. I would love to park-and-ride for a Jaguars game and save time (and gas) not sitting in traffic. People need a reason to come downtown. The shopping hub for Jacksonville used to be downtown. People in cities like Chicago and New York go downtown to shop. How do they get there? Mass transit. Jacksonville needs a major revitalization of downtown -shopping, movie theaters, an entertainment district, a school (Florida Coastal are you listening?) and the list goes on. If people want to come downtown and we have a transit system that moves people efficiently, downtown will come alive.
I think that the JTA is on the right track (pun intended) with the new Trolley service. More and more people are riding the Trolley because the routes make sense and they are user friendly. Business people take the Trolley at lunchtime to go to Riverside and the Landing for lunch. It alleviates parking concerns and saves gas. The routes are well thought out and convenient for riders so people are using the Trolleys. I'm not sure that I share your same vision when it comes to streetcars, but I'd like to hear more about how and why you think Jacksonville can benefit from them. As I mentioned before, I have policy groups in place that are meeting to discuss priorities and solutions to our most challenging issues. Of course, transportation is on that list and I look forward to sharing the findings and developing a strategy for mass transit.
This conversation will continue and it needs to continue. Open honest dialogue is what we need. We may not always agree, but I will always listen. Thank you for sharing your ideas and concerns.
Please do Ock. I am 24 years old with a progressive blindness and have a driver's license revoked from DMV due to the vision loss. I am at the mercy of JTA Connexion and their absurd service in timing and consistency. Not limiting to JTA Connexion, but I do use JTA and its city buses too.
I will do anything to help out and push for effort in making this transportation as the number one issue in this city. Please, its not that I am biased to one and only issue, but the transportation issue is a very simple issue that brings the complexity. It also brings more solutions to other issues that the city have. It is kinda of the metaphor, "If you build it, all will come."
-Josh
QuoteI think that the JTA is on the right track (pun intended) with the new Trolley service.
QuoteI'm not sure that I share your same vision when it comes to streetcars, but I'd like to hear more about how and why you think Jacksonville can benefit from them.
Im a little different than Ock in that he thinks the PCT service is an abomination, whereas I view it as a better service than what we had three years ago(nothing) and actively express opinions to JTA about route expansion and fine tuning the end user experience(payment options and merchant transit programs) to make what we have better.... but I once shared the very same skepticism about fixed transit. Im officially a convert b/c of this site and the editorial staff here.
Ock, sounds like a fixed transit presentation is in order!
AUDREY, You now officially have my attention!
~ Where there is no difficulty there is no praise. ~
Shall we put together a plan for downtown? An intermodal bus-Skyway-rail-streetcar mix that would be both economical to build and maintain, as well as be the envy of every other city south of Charlotte and east of New Orleans?
You do know we can do this professionally, even if it is just a concept plan for your policy group on Transportation. Within our board and inner circle of active members are several talented people including professional urban planners, transportation planners, railroad planners, railroad and I.T. executives. I think I speak for all of us when I say we stand ready to assist you and any other person within the city who is willing to further the advancement of our transit system. The recent $250,000 dollar commuter rail plan was in reality a cut and paste of previous plans we had published in MJ.
In short? Consider we can (AND SHOULD) advance the Skyway to logical end points around (NO WITHIN) the central business district. The technology JTA chose was initially expensive, but expansion can now be accomplished for about the same price as Light Rail. End points at:
*Atlantic in San Marco, at the FEC RY. (future commuter rail station where bus-BRT-train-Skyway could meet)
*Everbank Field, via East Bay Street with a bus/streetcar connection at Newnan, entertainment district.
*VA Clinic/Shands, via FSCJ - west of Hogans Creek - new VA Clinic - Shands.
*Brooklyn at Blue Cross (this presents an opportunity to save fire station #4, moving it across the street and making it part of the terminal. It also presents an opportunity to save Annie Lytle and create a bus/monorail station out of it that would encompass a theater, TOD, history and gateway walk into 5-Points. This again is only 442 feet from the ORIGINAL planned route.
The vehicle and track technology design is really not conducive to further expansion beyond a core system, thus I would consider it COMPLETE at the completion of these expansions.
STREETCAR? Far too much for us to go into in a brief response post, but let me explain that streetcar is the nations LEADING urban density builder... Every city, (and there are over 60 since I first proposed this to mayor Godbold 30 years ago) has experienced a building boom along the streetcar lines amounting to hundreds of millions - even BILLIONS of dollars. Streetcars have a well documented track record (pun intended) as a catalyst for development that exceeds anything in the bus/BRT/monorail stable. We will supply you with all the data you would need to see how this could be the powder needed to fire Jacksonville's cannons. Sufice it to say streetcar performs far better then BRT and at a cost of about $5 million a mile - complete, it is cheaper then either Skyway or BRT.
Commuter Rail would be the workhorse backbone of the system, least expensive to implement and complimentary to our PORT, JRTC, HSR and AMTRAK plans. At about $3 Million a mile, this system could (and should) someday reach St. Augustine, Fernandina, Macclenny and Green Cove Springs, with a supplemental service into downtown Gainesville several times daily.
BRT and enhanced JTA city buses plus a system of executive express buses would extend the reach of the overall system.
As for JTA's PCT (sometimes called trolley) services, I'm not in the least against the idea of a frequent system of connector buses making downtown or close-in loops. I am in complete agreement, though I would change a couple of things, 1. replace these vehicles with true TOTAL electric vintage style buses, 2. quit telling the public they are "trolleys" which to any big city-transit savvy person, makes us look ignorant.
Your ball Audrey...
OCKLAWAHA
Audrey, in short this is why an investment in logical fixed mass transit is needed. It brings a much higher ROI than anything else (ex. downtown college, DDA, etc.) someone can cook up for urban/downtown redevelopment.
Why Build A Streetcar in Jacksonville?
Cities around the country are planning or building new streetcar systems to focus development in their urban cores. After years of unsuccessful urban revitalization strategies, Jacksonville should consider the impact of viable mass transit investment on the surrounding built environment.
Why Streetcar, Why Now?
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The streetcar is a powerful catalyst for economic development. Although the improved transportation provided by the streetcar will improve the character and feel of the city, the greatest benefits come from the streetcar’s ability to focus and spur investment all along the route.
In other cities, building a streetcar line has been an effective way to increase investment and development in their urban cores.
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Portland has seen $2.8 billion in added value to the city. Tampa’s streetcar line stimulated $1.1 billion of development. Little Rock’s route brought $700 million into the city. Even Kenosha, Wisconsin, a city with 710,865 fewer residents than Jacksonville, has seen $175 million in added value along their streetcar line.
Streetcars promote growth and economic development in a myriad of different ways. They make downtown housing more affordable, bring in more customers to support downtown retail, improve property values, create a more vibrant city, and increase public safety by keeping more eyes on the street which improves the overall business climate. In short, the stimulate the type of development that the JEDC and DVI have dreamed about for years but have been unable to deliver.
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The Jacksonville area is expected to experience tremendous population growth in the next 50 years. A complete and easy to use transportation network, which the streetcar can be a part of, will ensure that a substantial percentage of this growth occurs in dense urban areas like downtown instead of at the fringes of the city. This form of growth is sustainable as it encourages development that maximizes existing infrastructure, decreases vehicle trips on freeways and arterials, reinforces walkable neighborhoods, and enables a wide spectrum of economic opportunities for a city in desperate need of them.
With that said, all you really have to be is the city's biggest cheerleader for better mobility. Funding mechanisms that won't require raising taxes or a public referendum are already being put in place for an initial line that will connect downtown to Riverside. This short affordable starter line has the chance to be a great example of how fixed transit can positively and economically impact the city when it connects people with a variety of walkable destinations where they can live, work and play without an over reliance on cars.
Gentlemen...........you both forgot one small detail...........you know the one about for everyone dollar invested in rail, you get a six dollar return? JTA is more concerned about protecting their turf and their game plan! I can not argue about the"Trolley" being used correctly but that is not the whole JTA system hard at work. Do I need to mention about the 1,800 some odd stops, changing of the schedules (no apparent reason or planning) and lets not forget about the lack of simple shelters for weather protection! Ock and lake, do your thing and inform Ms Audrey of just what is going on!
ok...let's try this again...JTA's job is to provide transportation services....the 6 to 1 ROI is usually not found in operating costs, so the gains are mainly seen by the local government....as such, COJ needs to tell JTA they want to see rail!
Quote from: tufsu1 on December 04, 2010, 10:03:39 PM
ok...let's try this again...JTA's job is to provide transportation services....the 6 to 1 ROI is usually not found in operating costs, so the gains are mainly seen by the local government....as such, COJ needs to tell JTA they want to see rail!
So true TUFSU, though the newest data from Cincinnati puts the ROI at 14 to 1!
AUDREY, TUFSU, CS FOLTZ AND LAKELANDER, see: "Economic Development" at:
http://www.cincystreetcar.com/economicdevelopment.html
Otherwise as far as operations are concerned, streetcars are cheaper then buses to operate. See line 5 in "The Infrastructurist."
http://www.infrastructurist.com/2009/06/03/36-reasons-that-streetcars-are-better-than-buses/
OCKLAWAHA
Y'all might also like to explore the UTA TIGER II Grant Application for the "Sugar House Streetcar," in Salt Lake City, which was recently funded. It shows a 34 to 1 ROI.
http://www.ssl.state.ut.us/homepagemedia/Sugar%20House%20Streetcar%20TIGER%20Application%20FINAL.pdf
OCKLAWAHA
QuoteJacksonville, has seen $175 million in added value along their streetcar line.
Where and How? Is this 175 million dollar value translated into taxes that I don't have to pay for? How does this benefit me, exactly. Give us exact details. I don't care about Tampa or Portland, I only want to know about the 175 million here in Jacksonville you describe.
TIA.
Mtrain, re-read the post. It said Kenosha has seen $175 million. So how does it help you? It can keep tax dollars in your pocket with less financial investment in mobility and supporting needs such as police and fire that arise from being spread too thin. In your neighborhood, Quality of Life would be another impact. Would you rather have a six lane Park Street that takes out Five Points and Park & King or a streetcar to deal future congestion? Your personal transportation costs could be significantly reduced if reliable mass transit became an option in your lifestyle. I could go on but there are three possible benefits for people living in your neighborhood right there. That's pretty decent considering the 2030 Mobility Plan funds that line through private investment.
Ock, sounds like a fixed transit presentation is in order!
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An excellent idea!
OCK, please put together what you have and bring it to Campaign HQ at Metro Square - Bldg A, Suite 108
(3563 Philips Hwy). I look forward to reviewing your proposal with recommendations and sharing it with our Transportation and Logistics Policy Group.
"Alone we can do so little. Together we can do so much."
Quote from: mtraininjax on December 05, 2010, 06:53:34 AM
QuoteJacksonville, has seen $175 million in added value along their streetcar line.
Where and How? Is this 175 million dollar value translated into taxes that I don't have to pay for? How does this benefit me, exactly. Give us exact details. I don't care about Tampa or Portland, I only want to know about the 175 million here in Jacksonville you describe.
TIA.
Nice Mtrain. Here's the actual quote...
QuoteEven Kenosha, Wisconsin, a city with 710,865 fewer residents than Jacksonville, has seen $175 million in added value along their streetcar line.
Audrey, I'm glad to see your interest in MJs presentation. Can you share with us who is on your Transportation and Logistics Policy Group?
BTW, I look forward to meeting you this week at Matt Carlucci's party.
Audrey, I am thinking of supporting you for mayor. However, I do want to caution you that there are varying opinions on MJ and throughout our community regarding how to address mass transit. I, for one, am very supportive of making it a priority over roads (but not education) and agree with Ock and others about the need to advance commuter rail, streetcars, and an improved bus system. Where I differ, is about the Skyway. I ask you or one of your policy members to read the many threads on here about other points of view regarding the Skyway (see the Transportation forum and sort by views. Many of the top threads are about the Skyway.). The Skyway has a long history of disappointing this community and there are many here who have given up on it or see it as a boondoggle for which we need to cut our losses and reinvest in far better and more cost effective solutions.
Thanks for checking this out and looking forward to hearing your response. It will be telling to me and others as to how insightful you will be in probing the issues of our community and not settling for superficial solutions that sound good but don't end up serving us well. That change in thinking is what many are looking for, even if, in the end, we may disagree on some issues (an inevitability no doubt).
A characteristic of a good mayor is one who listens to the public, whether or not they agree, and I commend Mrs. Moran for that!
Quote from: Ocklawaha on December 02, 2010, 05:11:05 PM
Answers yet Audrey? At least give us a like or dislike for the following... we can always fill you in on the facts surrounding each. Hell's bells, I don't even care if you, once armed with the facts and figures, decide we can't do it... at least tell us if you like the idea?
SKYWAY, EXTENSION TO ATLANTIC IN SAN MARCO?
SKYWAY, EXTENSION TO BLUE CROSS/BROOKLYN?
SKYWAY, EXTENSION TO EVERBANK FIELD?
STREETCAR, HYATT DOWNTOWN TO PARK AND KING?
STREETCAR, TO SHAND'S/SPRINGFIELD?
STREETCAR, TO STADIUM (ROUTE DIFFERENT THAN SKYWAY)?
STREETCAR LOOP DOWNTOWN/DURKEEVILLE?
COMMUTER RAIL TO AVENUES?
COMMUTER RAIL TO COLLINS-WELLS ROAD?
COMMUTER RAIL TO AIRPORT ROAD/MAIN STREET (includes rebuilding a 3 mile freight-passenger connection)
COMMUTER RAIL TO BALDWIN?
MOVING AMTRAK BACK DOWNTOWN?
MOVING THE CONVENTION CENTER INTO DOWNTOWN?
BUILDING THE JRTC (JACKSONVILLE TERMINAL)?
LOBBY FOR MORE AMTRAK SERVICE AND REGIONAL RAIL SERVICE (Gainesville-Jax etc)?
OCKLAWAHA
Well oak, I couldn't've asked it any better than you did! Let's go with your verson of the question.
Quote from: dougskiles on December 05, 2010, 04:48:07 PM
Can you share with us who is on your Transportation and Logistics Policy Group?
This excellent recent question bears repeating
Quote from: Singejoufflue on December 03, 2010, 07:02:34 PM
What is the issue with turnout during local elections? We had 50% turnout for the 2010 national election, but barely mustered 20% during the 2007 mayoral election. The 2003 election fared slightly better and the run-off better still, but having 20-30% of the population determining our future is disappointing, to say the LEAST.
And the ones doing the voting are the statice quo loving, sprawling, redneck, racists, classist, anti urban, arts rejecting, public transit minimizing, cronyistic idiots! We need to find a way to reach out to the majority, to those that doesn't feel their vote can make a difference. If we can muster all of those people, I'm sure we can get the change that JAX so desperately needs and deserves.
Quote from: wsansewjs on December 04, 2010, 02:27:41 PM
Please do Ock. I am 24 years old with a progressive blindness and have a driver's license revoked from DMV due to the vision loss. I am at the mercy of JTA Connexion and their absurd service in timing and consistency. Not limiting to JTA Connexion, but I do use JTA and its city buses too.
I will do anything to help out and push for effort in making this transportation as the number one issue in this city. Please, its not that I am biased to one and only issue, but the transportation issue is a very simple issue that brings the complexity. It also brings more solutions to other issues that the city have. It is kinda of the metaphor, "If you build it, all will come."
-Josh
I too am visually impared and must rely on JTA. Count me in on any public transit issue. I'm come from NJ and know a little about how mass transit is supposed to work.
Quote from: stephendare on December 06, 2010, 12:33:36 PM
Urbaknight, she answered the question. They are still looking at the issue. She invited Ock to drop off a full presentation.
My bad, I guess I should read the entire thread first. I just get excited to put my two cents as soon as something catches my eye.
Well since Ock seems to have caught her with her drawers astray, I am sure Ock will be more than happy to show up with a wheelbarrow full of information for her! Granted, she could not be cognizant of mass transit possibilities or the variations there off, but one can hope she is smart enough to take advantage of a free informational source! Go Ock...........here is your chance!
I can assure folks that some members of Audrey's transportation/logistics policy committee are very familiar with this site and the various transit discussions....furthermore, the same can be said for her downtown policy group.
Isn't Marty Lanahan part of Mrs Moran's transportation policy group?
no....Marty is the chair of the Florida Transportation Commission....it is a state-appointed group that detrmines broad policy for FDOT and recommends at least 3 names to the Governor for FDOT Secretary
so... she's not with Moran's campaign team any longer?
I do not know...she very well may be supporting Audrey and involved on the campaign....but I do not believe she was a member of the transportation/logistics policy committee
Quote from: tufsu1 on December 06, 2010, 07:51:31 PM
I can assure folks that some members of Audrey's transportation/logistics policy committee are very familiar with this site and the various transit discussions....furthermore, the same can be said for her downtown policy group.
*****We are patiently awaiting a freely provided list of Transportation/Logistics committee members*****
Quote from: stephendare on December 07, 2010, 04:00:21 PM
Quote from: north miami on December 07, 2010, 03:43:24 PM
Quote from: tufsu1 on December 06, 2010, 07:51:31 PM
I can assure folks that some members of Audrey's transportation/logistics policy committee are very familiar with this site and the various transit discussions....furthermore, the same can be said for her downtown policy group.
*****We are patiently awaiting a freely provided list of Transportation/Logistics committee members*****
which is her choice to provide of course. It is a campaign, after all, not a public body. I'm sure every member of the committee is proud to serve, but they are entitled to have a choice in the matter as to whether their names are bandied about.
When a candidate promotes drawing on policy groups I would think it is a given to expect inquiry as to the member profile.I would say don't mention policy groups in a promotional vein without allowing further transparency.No wonder we are where we are at politically.Makes the MJ discourse a bit fluffy.
Today's Littlepage editorial admonishes the public to "listen' to the candidates.A key insight on any candidate is not solely what is 'said' but who is supporting,and keenly involved.
Stephen,you are correct.
Simply await formal campaign policy position-dragging for group participant particulars may not be feasible or reasonable or prudent.Too sensitive,and properly propriatary.(Even references to a Carlucci dinner party bring up images of Joe Carlucci and sordid episodes when Joe was forced in to representing Clay County "over my dead body'" due to redistrict and Joe made amends to Clay by promoting Brannon/Chaffee (**Beltway**) and all that entailed with area State Farm persons and their close speculative chums such as Pittman and Official Record Book & Page(s).........................well,you get the picture)
I just sense the same politic River "advocates" faced in the early Delaney days and prophetic warnings that things would not go from bad to good so easily yet most were gullible with no sense of ability for predictive capability.
Quote from: dougskiles on December 05, 2010, 04:48:07 PM
Audrey, I'm glad to see your interest in MJs presentation. Can you share with us who is on your Transportation and Logistics Policy Group?
BTW, I look forward to meeting you this week at Matt Carlucci's party.
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audrey moran is defintly my candidate for mayor. best exoerience from the private, public and not for profit sectors. have heard her speak at several forums and she is by far the most direct, genuine and grasping the big picture1
Lake,Ock, Stephen, etc.:
Why don't you guys schedule a meeting with Audrey's transportation policy group? She extended an invite so I'd take her up on it.
North Miami, I admire your persistence!
If you look at Audrey's website (www.imwithaudrey.com/events) the event I was referring to is listed. It is the 'Festive Holiday Evening' on 12/9 at 3707 Henricks Avenue (which happens to be Matt's insurance agency office). I can't imagine that it is by invitation only if they have it published on the website. I'll be there and plan to ask her if she is willing to share a few names. Why don't you come also?
I'm not sure who is on all the policy groups, but I do know that when the groups release their findings, they will be posted in pdf form on her website for your perusal.
A question for either the posters or the candidate: what effect does a mayor have on JTA? How much difference can either a good mayor or bad mayor make, and how?
The mayor appoints 3 members of the JTA board, the governor appoints 3 members of the board and the 7th is the FDOT District Secretary. Each board member serves 4 years (except the FDOT position which is as long as that person is secretary). So - I would guess that it would take some time to overhaul the board - if that is what the new mayor intends to do.
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matt carlucci here, we have a meet and greet at my office tonite at 7:30 and would invite those interested in meeting her to come.
How much of the old Jacksonville Expressway Authority's budget comes from State Funding versus local funding? I know we are still paying for tolls 1/2 cent sales tax. What else do we pay to help their funding?
the Expressway Authority is still around?
I have a question for her...do you think it's wise for a city hurting to give money to the NFL?...a multi billion group
:) we can either go backwards , stay status quo of move ahead with audrey! im with audrey!!
I think I am leaning towards Audrey Moran too for what its worth
Am hearing more and more of audreys :) :) platform on downtown development, education, public saftey and other quality life issues. She is definetly on the right track!!