Bill Bishop says he will run against Mayor Alvin Brown in 2015: 'I want to be that guy'
http://www.jaxdailyrecord.com/showstory.php?Story_id=542571
That should make things interesting.
His recent move to gut the Mobility Fee does not make him an automatic choice (for me) to unseat Brown. But probably does for the development lobby.
I'll take a wait and see attitude, but I doubt he could be any worse than the do nothing mayor we currently have, and there is a chance he could be better.
The question is, do I take a chance on the possibility of getting someone better, or do I stick with a mayor where I know what type of leader he is (or isn't).
I'm not a fan of Bishop's "I'm the smartest guy in the room" act.
There's still a year before the City election, we can hope some really good candidates (or just one) come forth.
Ennis Davis (Independent) is gonna kick some Bishop/Brown ass in this election.
Oh it is all starting to make sense now :-\
Quote from: InnerCityPressure on March 28, 2014, 09:57:27 AM
Ennis Davis (Independent) is gonna kick some Bishop/Brown ass in this election.
LOL. Thanks for the confidence but i have information from a pretty credible source that Mr. Davis isn't planning to make a run for the Mayor's Office. ;)
Quote from: carpnter on March 28, 2014, 09:11:06 AM
I'll take a wait and see attitude, but I doubt he could be any worse than the do nothing mayor we currently have, and there is a chance he could be better.
The question is, do I take a chance on the possibility of getting someone better, or do I stick with a mayor where I know what type of leader he is (or isn't).
Agree. Hopefully the next mayor cycle will see a fairly robust economy as things continue to pick up and it could be our window of opportunity. Not sure status quo with a no leader mayor such as Brown would be good for this type of a time period. It will take alot in positive changes by this administration in the next year to get me to vote for him again.
Quote from: carpnter on March 28, 2014, 09:11:06 AM
I'll take a wait and see attitude, but I doubt he could be any worse than the do nothing mayor we currently have, and there is a chance he could be better.
The question is, do I take a chance on the possibility of getting someone better, or do I stick with a mayor where I know what type of leader he is (or isn't).
Good point. I think a lot of people took that chance on Brown in 2011, and we see where that's gotten us.
^ keep in mind that Brown was not the first choice of many....it was only after Audrey Moran finished 3rd and the prospect of Mike Hogan as Mayor became more real did Brown's support go up
Quote from: InnerCityPressure on March 28, 2014, 09:57:27 AM
Ennis Davis (Independent) is gonna kick some Bishop/Brown ass in this election.
indeed
Quote from: stephendare on March 28, 2014, 01:22:20 PM
not a fan of Bishop. In fact I wouldnt trust that guy with the reins of government any further than he could be strictly supervised by real adults.
His wife would be the only Bishop that I would ever vote for (and I would do that gladly) but Bill is a fruitcake who has no business in public office.
Lol, don't mince words....what do you really think?
Mike Field for mayor.
Quote from: edjax on March 28, 2014, 10:41:21 AM
Quote from: carpnter on March 28, 2014, 09:11:06 AM
I'll take a wait and see attitude, but I doubt he could be any worse than the do nothing mayor we currently have, and there is a chance he could be better.
The question is, do I take a chance on the possibility of getting someone better, or do I stick with a mayor where I know what type of leader he is (or isn't).
Agree. Hopefully the next mayor cycle will see a fairly robust economy as things continue to pick up and it could be our window of opportunity. Not sure status quo with a no leader mayor such as Brown would be good for this type of a time period. It will take alot in positive changes by this administration in the next year to get me to vote for him again.
We're already in the middle of a growth cycle...have been for about 2 years now. Unfortunately, the DIA is still not even fully operational after almost 3 years. Who knows what type of projects we've missed out on and opportunities that have been lost by the Mayor dragging his feet.
We need a mayor who isn't afraid to make the tough choices and also tell the taxpayers what they need to hear instead of what they want to hear.
I wonder if Crescembeni would ever run against Brown in the primary? Did not use to be much of a fan of his but he as kind of grown on me.
A look at Bill Bishop's top priorities:
QuoteNewly announced mayoral candidate Bill Bishop said attracting more manufacturing jobs and streamlining the city's process for starting or expanding a business are his top economic development priorities.
"How you weed through the city process to start a business is cumbersome," said Bishop, a city councilman and architect with Akel Logan and Shafer PA. "It's not as bad as Miami by any stretch of the imagination, but by the same token it could be a lot better."
Florida has been mostly left out of the manufacturing boom in the rest of the Southeast, largely because of its higher electricity rates. Bishop said he would work with JEA to structure a rate system that's "more manufacturing friendly."
In a redux from the 2011 mayoral election, Downtown Jacksonville will also be a top priority. If he were mayor, Bishop said, the Downtown Investment Authority would work more closely with the mayor's office.
full article: http://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/news/2014/03/28/jacksonville-mayoral-candidate-bill-bishop.html
He also talks about his view on raising taxes, the pension situation and the human rights ordinance.
Every candidate can "sound good" on some issues. I will always have trouble getting past the Mobility fee sell out by Mr. Bishop. Unfortunate in a way because I liked him on some of the issues, but eventually, one's true colors can help but come out.
Quote from: thelakelander on March 29, 2014, 08:29:02 AM
A look at Bill Bishop's top priorities:
QuoteNewly announced mayoral candidate Bill Bishop said attracting more manufacturing jobs and streamlining the city's process for starting or expanding a business are his top economic development priorities.
"How you weed through the city process to start a business is cumbersome," said Bishop, a city councilman and architect with Akel Logan and Shafer PA. "It's not as bad as Miami by any stretch of the imagination, but by the same token it could be a lot better."
Florida has been mostly left out of the manufacturing boom in the rest of the Southeast, largely because of its higher electricity rates. Bishop said he would work with JEA to structure a rate system that's "more manufacturing friendly."
In a redux from the 2011 mayoral election, Downtown Jacksonville will also be a top priority. If he were mayor, Bishop said, the Downtown Investment Authority would work more closely with the mayor's office.
full article: http://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/news/2014/03/28/jacksonville-mayoral-candidate-bill-bishop.html
He also talks about his view on raising taxes, the pension situation and the human rights ordinance.
Looks like he is trying to compete for the liberal wing of the Republican Party, also known in Jacksonville as Democrats.
Quote from: Charles Hunter on March 28, 2014, 08:55:54 AM
That should make things interesting.
His recent move to gut the Mobility Fee does not make him an automatic choice (for me) to unseat Brown. But probably does for the development lobby.
Schweinereien!
QuoteWho knows what type of projects we've missed out on and opportunities that have been lost by the Mayor dragging his feet.
LOL, I'm With Alvin crowd makes me laugh!
Quote from: strider on March 29, 2014, 09:03:20 AM
Every candidate can "sound good" on some issues. I will always have trouble getting past the Mobility fee sell out by Mr. Bishop. Unfortunate in a way because I liked him on some of the issues, but eventually, one's true colors can help but come out.
Guess this means you forgot that Bishop was Council President when the mobility fee waiver extension idea came up....along with CW Boyer, Bishop was the strong voice saying NO.
Quote from: tufsu1 on March 30, 2014, 08:29:03 AM
Quote from: strider on March 29, 2014, 09:03:20 AM
Every candidate can "sound good" on some issues. I will always have trouble getting past the Mobility fee sell out by Mr. Bishop. Unfortunate in a way because I liked him on some of the issues, but eventually, one's true colors can't help but come out.
Guess this means you forgot that Bishop was Council President when the mobility fee waiver extension idea came up....along with CW Boyer, Bishop was the strong voice saying NO.
In case you forgot:
QuoteAbout Bill 2013-761
Bill Type and Number: Ordinance 2013-761
Introducer/Sponsor(s): Council Member Bishop
Date of Introduction: November 26, 2013
Committee(s) of Reference: TEU, LUZ
Date of Analysis: November 28, 2013
As written by:
QuoteForm Approved:
__/s/ Paige Hobbs Johnston
Office of General Counsel
Legislation Prepared By: Paul M. Harden
Type of Action: Ordinance Code amendment
Sorry, but maybe the actions today are telling us the "NO" before was because he wasn't getting any "hugs" from the developers.
Bill Bishop filed to run for Jacksonville mayor. It would be pretty surprising if Alvin doesn't return (objectively speaking) regardless of Brown's weaknesses in certain areas; Especially considering with people like Shad Khan behind him. More than not, if a major city mayor doesn't engage in some outrageous scandalous controversy, they will get an additional term; Hell, some still get that term.
www.jaxdailyrecord.com/showstory.php?Story_id=542676
Quote from: I-10east on April 10, 2014, 03:48:58 PM
Bill Bishop filed to run for Jacksonville mayor. It would be pretty surprising if Alvin doesn't return (objectively speaking) regardless of Brown's weaknesses in certain areas; Especially considering with people like Shad Khan behind him. More than not, if a major city mayor doesn't engage in some outrageous scandalous controversy, they will get an additional term; Hell, some still get that term.
www.jaxdailyrecord.com/showstory.php?Story_id=542676
Well Im not voting for Alvin again. He has shown absolutely nothing since hes been in office. Hell the city council has been running city hall if you ask me. I had high hopes for him and hes been a complete dud.