(http://i.imgur.com/D1rasbA.jpg) Kimberly Daniels
(http://i.imgur.com/OSFCuVx.jpg) Pastor Kimberly Daniels as featured on Nations Geographics "Taboo"
It is really important that voters in our city know who the people asking for our votes are. It is even more important when it comes to Council At Large seats because "every registered voter" gets to vote on these individuals. Kimberly Daniels is one of those persons. Daniels, incumbent, holds the Group One At Large Seat on the Jacksonville City Council and want's to keep her legislative job. Ms. Daniels is one of the most colorful characters to ever hold this position. A woman who is a former prostitute and drug user, which she freely admits, is also the Pastor of a local church here and in south Florida which she says she was called to minister by the Lord. She is also anti-Gay because the are sinners, anti-Muslim, which was clear enough during her interactions with Dr. Ahmed of the Human Rights Commission and a woman who says that "Jews" own everything. She also sees demons and devils in every nook and corner of the world and our city. She was featured as a pastor on a National Geographic program (video on Youtube) Taboos "Devils & Demons" and other weird stuff, which shared footage of her "exorcising" demons out of folks on the alter of her church, which doesn't have a cross because according to Daniels a cross can be a demonic symbol much like the Egyptian Ankh. These demon possessed followers were supposedly freed of these devils while Daniels fierce demands that they be gone were chanted over them. This led to the gyrations and contortions of those she was ministering to and while snot ran down their faces she worked her "demon buster magic" and claimed they were free. Her time in office has not come without scandal but that should be of no surprise. As a city legislator she tried to have a local historic structure given over to a "Confederate War Veteran's" group instead of an arrangement with an arts group. That effort failed. On the flip side in one of her more positive actions she stood against the destruction of some older homes in the are of Springfield. I guess the question is whether on not the positive she has done in this area outweighs all the other strange and bigoted views she holds dear. To me that answer is a resounding no. However it is up to everyone to make their personal choices. To see her in action click this link. I promise you will be more a more informed voter after watching. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35xouuMFE7E
(http://i.imgur.com/ps2zUou.jpg) David Taylor
There are two individuals who are challenging Daniels for her seat. Some may remember the first one because he ran against Daniels in the last election. His name is David Taylor and he is also his own kind of special. Taylor is an attorney who has seen more than his share of controversy.
QuoteTaylor was asked repeatedly about Bar investigations that involved his billing as a court-appointed attorney, his conduct in a divorce case, and a potential forgery of a judge's signature on an eviction document. In October 2011, Taylor pleaded guilty to engaging in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit or misrepresentation related to the divorce case and was suspended from practicing law for 30 dayshttp://jacksonville.com/opinion/blog/403455/christopher-hong/2015-01-08/david-taylor-files-make-another-run-city-council.
After losing to Daniels last elections cycle, Taylor was arrested on charges he threatened a tenant with a hammer.
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City Council candidate David Taylor has been charged with waving a hammer and threatening a tenant at a rental property he owns.
Taylor, 39, who lost election to the council last year and whose license to practice law has been suspended by the state Supreme Court, was arrested Monday after a woman who lives at the house and other witnesses said he raised the hammer and threatened her daughter.
Felecia Daniels said Taylor told her daughter, "I'll knock your — — head off,' " while the 16-year-old was playing in the backyard with her sister and some dogs.
Taylor later made a second similar threat and raised a hammer in the girl's direction, according to an arrest report.
Taylor told police the girls were "very belligerent" while he was doing some carpentry work at the West 18th Street house he owns and rents to Daniels. http://jacksonville.com/news/crime/2012-01-11/story/former-jacksonville-council-candidate-arrested
I told you, "special"! :)
So I guess on board for Brosche?!?
(http://i.imgur.com/KsZ0ag6.jpg) Anna Lopez Broche
The other individual who is challenging Daniels for her council seat is a lovely woman by the name of Anna Lopez Broche. I did my normal investigative work and plenty of research on Ms.Broche and she appears to be a stellar individual. I found nothing negative about her anywhere and frankly that is excellent news for Jacksonville. I am going to put her bio below and will share that she is the person who will be getting my vote in the upcoming election. For those whose concern is the salvation of historic properties and to stop the continued demolition of old homes that are not derelict I would suggest that they contact Ms. Broche and ask her directly about her thoughts on the issue and would suggest that supporters of the HRO do the same. However with the HRO issue we already no there is no way Daniels would ever support that legislation. Don't worry about Taylor's views. He is not going anywhere in the campaign. A true "non starter" for Jacksonville.
QuoteAnna Lopez Brosche
Hometown. As a Jacksonville native, I want what we all want – for my children to grow up in a vibrant and diverse community with a quality education and opportunities for great jobs. I grew up here, and I hope they'll choose to stay and raise their own families here.
I come from a Navy family, and I'm proud of my Filipino heritage. I am married to David Brosche, a Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy Reserves who has spent 17 years serving our country. He returned from deployment to Djibouti Africa in August 2014. Along with our two children, we reside on Jacksonville's Westside. The military connections run deep in Jacksonville and have great meaning for this community, with many veterans and retirees also choosing to reside here.
Anna's first job was as a student office assistant at UNF, followed by her first part-time accounting job at the Cathedral Foundation, and then started work as a CPA with Ernst & Young LLP in Jacksonville. Anna has been with Ennis, Pellum & Associates CPAs for 12 years and she is now Managing Shareholder. Through her leadership, the firm has been named one of the Best Places to Work 12 times at local, state, and national levels.
Anna's community service includes leadership of the Jacksonville Women's Business Center, which she chaired from 2009 – 2011, she also serves on the board of UNF Foundation, and is the current chair of the United Way of Northeast Florida Board of Directors.
Anna's leadership and vision have been recognized by many organizations. She was named a Prime F. Osborn, III Distinguished Alumnus in 2013, one of the Top 50 Small Business Influencers by Advantage Small Business Magazine in 2011 and the Corporate Leader of the Year at the Women in Business Awards in 2010. She is part of Leadership Jacksonville's Class of 2009 and received the University of North Florida's Coggin College of Business Outstanding Alumna Award in 2010. She was a Women's Center of Jacksonville Spirit of Rosie Award winner in 2009 and the Jacksonville Business Journal named her one of "40 Under 40" in 2006 and a Woman of Influence in 2007.
In addition to her servant leadership, Anna is actively engaged in mentoring in the Jacksonville community. Through associations with or programs of the Jacksonville Women's Business Center, the Small Business Administration, UNF, KYN, and Impact JAX, she has mentored dozens of young adults and business owners in the areas of leadership, business, and financial education.
Education and Certifications:
• Bachelor (Accounting) – University of North Florida
• Master of Accountancy – University of North Florida
• Certified Public Accountant – Florida and Georgia
• Jacksonville Regional Political Leadership Institute Class of 2010
• Leadership Jacksonville Class of 2009
Awards and Designations:
• 2014 Ultimate Financial Officer – The Jacksonville Business Journal
• 2013 Top Mover and Shaker in Jacksonville – The Jacksonville Business Journal
• 2013 Prime F. Osborn III Distinguished Business Alumnus – UNF Coggin College of Business Distinguished Business Leader Awards
• 2011 "40 Under 40″ – CPA Practice Advisor
• 2011 Top 50 Business Influencer – Advantage Magazine
• 2010 Corporate Leader of the Year Award – Northeast Florida Women In Business
• 2010 World of Difference 100 Award – The International Alliance for Women
• 2009 Spirit of Rosie Award – Women's Center of Jacksonville, Women's Digest, Women's Center of FCCJ and the Mayor's Commission on The Status of Women
Quote from: edjax on January 30, 2015, 04:52:04 PM
So I guess on board for Brosche?!?
Definitely! The only "sane" choice. :)
Anna is great on every issue I care deeply about. She's getting my money and my vote.
Does she support the HRO Jimmy? I have not asked her about that.
I think Broche's TV ads will help her a lot, especially if Daniels has none.
Yes, Diane. I couldn't support any candidate not in favor of the HRO.
Good news Jimmy and extra good to have another Republican go on the record in support of it. :)
Brosche is top-notch. Every interaction I've had with her is positive, and she has the credentials to serve our community well.
Quote from: Scarlettjax on February 12, 2015, 07:45:33 PM
Brosche is top-notch. Every interaction I've had with her is positive, and she has the credentials to serve our community well.
+1 She will be getting my vote and the votes of my entire family.
Thanks for the info, I too will be voting for Brosche.
Broche is one of the strongest candidates in any of the races. She's exactly the kind of person we need tackling the city's mismanaged budget.
Quote from: Cheshire Cat on February 12, 2015, 07:51:05 PM
Quote from: Scarlettjax on February 12, 2015, 07:45:33 PM
Brosche is top-notch. Every interaction I've had with her is positive, and she has the credentials to serve our community well.
+1 She will be getting my vote and the votes of my entire family.
Been seeing some Tv ads for her this week too. Hopefully she will pull it off. Definitely has my vote.
Thanks for all the information and research, and everything i have heard and seen is very positive on Anna Brosche. Has many top endorsements and I did read where she was yes on HRO. It is such a different and welcomed change to have someone beside Dave Taylor and Kimberly demon killer Daniels to vote for.
Some things are just too good not to share. I just received a message from one of Kimberly Daniels political associates accusing me of practicing "witchcraft" against her and him, including the admonishment to get out of the business of his community. Who knew this guy and Kim owned District 1 and beyond? Yes, this is the level of sophistication some districts are dealing with and that is represented by one current individual sitting on council wanting to keep hold of that seat. This the mindset of Kimberly Daniels who once announced during a council meeting that there is a cult in Egypt that has sex with corpses. It's on the record at city hall folks, you can't make this stuff up. It is frightening to me how many of her supporters share her mindset as represented by the witchcraft nonsense I fielded today. I have to laugh because the alternative would be to break down and cry at the level of simple mindedness being shown by some who seem to be living in the dark ages in spite of it being 2015. That foolish talk and mindset doesn't change what needs changing in Jacksonville. Lord have mercy, the boogie men, witches and demons are just everywhere and now witches are influencing Jacksonville politics. Who knew? I wonder if this mentality is scary to any others besides me. lol The one issuing the accusations quickly erased the messages and an accompanying threat. The lucky thing is that I copied them all before they were erased and saved them for posterity. I want to be able to share the "witch" story with my grandkids one day. Who knew grandma was so powerful. :)
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In the meantime I have voted for Anna Lopez Broche as has my entire family. This is the way to positive change for District 1 which is clearly deserving of leadership that isn't focused on busting demons but rather on serving the needs of the citizens equally and honestly. :) Anna is a class act!
I am highly impressed by Anna Brosche. I am very much looking forward towards voting for her next month.
I thought the story diane told was humorous, but in reality cringe when reading the twitter. It is somewhat disturbing that this person is on Jacksonville FL city council, and running again. It's like a Scream 5 movie set in Jacksonville. i would enjoy hearing more of the details of how diane's witchcraft is harming someone.
Quotei would enjoy hearing more of the details of how diane's witchcraft is harming someone.
To the extent that Diane is or might be a witch, I will give her the benefit of the doubt that she is a 'good' witch like the Good Witch of the North in 'The Wizard of Oz'. I only wish her powers were stronger, such that she could rid JAX of the 'men behind the curtain' that seek to control everything to their benefit.
Were these recorded voicemails? Or, emails? C
How were you informed that you were a witch and did you know this prior to the message?
Cat, these were sent via fb private messenger and it came from a person who is working with Kimberly Daniels. I would name them but they are of no consequence in local politics however they are definitely a wanna be politico and full of threats. Naming them would likely end up in an online flame war under a faux name and I haven't the time for that kind of nonsense, nor do the readers here. Vic I do believe if I were a witch I would be a good one and even though I am not currently casting spells on folks I am working very hard to expose the people behind the curtain so that we can all get rid of them by using our voice and our vote. :) Of course those who I expose may think I am a witch indeed. lmao
Quote from: Cheshire Cat on February 24, 2015, 01:29:09 PM
Cat, these were sent via fb private messenger and it came from a person who is working with Kimberly Daniels. I would name them but they are of no consequence in local politics however they are definitely a wanna be politico and full of threats. Naming them would likely end up in an online flame war under a faux name and I haven't the time for that kind of nonsense, nor do the readers here. Vic I do believe if I were a witch I would be a good one and even though I am not currently casting spells on folks I am working very hard to expose the people behind the curtain so that we can all get rid of them by using our voice and our vote. :) Of course those who I expose may think I am a witch indeed. lmao
I always wondered ;) <3
Looks like Kimberly's popularity in the black community is also fading rapidly. This is a recent comment pulled from FB. (not my page or friends list but forwarded apparently by Forrest Gump)
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Denise Hunt
February 27 at 5:52am ·
BTW..Negroes running telling "the Queen of Demons" Kimberly Daniels about what I said about her oppressive policies towards Gays....Do you honestly think I give a damn about whether she knows how I feel?..Go tell it on the mountain top..Denise Hunt finds her policies and agenda narrow minded, oppressive and disgraceful, and I can't find for the life of me..A damn thing worthwhile she has done to promote the overall standards of the black community...RUN FOREST AND TELL IT.
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QuoteCouncilmember Kim Daniels has one of the worst attendance records in recent Jacksonville City Council history, as a new mailer from 904WARD reminds voters, via a picture of Daniels on a milk carton with the message: "MISSING: Have you seen this milk carton?"
Advising that "when Councilwoman Kimberly Daniels misses work, she betrays your trust," the mailer reminds Jacksonville voters that she has "left early, skipped or been late to City meetings an average of 36% of the time." Her record is even worse when it comes to committee meetings, for which she failed to show half the time.
The mailer concludes by urging people to vote "NO to 'No-Show' Kimberly Daniels."
http://floridapolitics.com/archives/10550
Kimberly Daniels was allegedly assaulted at a polling site today.
QuoteJACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Jacksonville Councilwoman Kimberly Daniels was allegedly assaulted Monday outside of a polling location, according to the Supervisor of Elections Office.
A spokesperson from the office tells First Coast News that Daniels was struck outside of the Highlands Library polling location.
We have reached out to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office for more information about the alleged incident.
We will update this story when we learn more.
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/story/news/local/2015/03/09/kimberly-daniels-assaulted-polling-location/24665569/
Quote@AbelHarding
@christoshriver It is. Word is that she was a bystander but is trying to seize spotlight.
4:36pm · 9 Mar 2015
Hmmmm
From News 4 Jax.
QuoteNews4Jax learned that a dispute over the placement of political signs outside the Highlands Regional Library on Dunn Avenue -- one of 18 early-voting sites -- turned physical. Witnesses said a campaign worker for another candidate assaulted Daniels.
The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office was called to the scene, but it has not released details of the incident or whether anyone was charged with a crime.
Daniels has three opponents in her bid for a second term as councilwoman for City Council At-Large Group 1. Daniels' spokesman confirmed she was assaulted but would not answer any other questions, except to say they were letting JSO handle the investigation. Quote
My guess is someone on the Taylor campaign.
http://www.news4jax.com/news/councilwoman-assaulted-outside-early-voting-site/31699750
Channel 4 just reported the altercation, or whatever, was with someone from the Sirretta Williams campaign, who isn't even an opponent. And Ms. Williams' campaign says that it was CW Daniels who was the aggressor.
Can someone inform me of Anna Brosche's stance on HRO? I read the candidates questionnaires from jax. young voters yesterday and her answer wasn't clear. Jimmy?
Anna is good on the HRO. She wouldn't have my vote otherwise. Which I cast this morning for Anna!
Looks the Times-Union is sorting this out.
http://jacksonville.com/news/2015-03-10/story/profanity-laced-squabble-involving-councilwoman-kimberly-daniels-and-candidate
Councilwoman Kimberly Daniels, candidate Siretta Williams in profanity-laced squabble at polls
A profanity-fueled squabble involving Councilwoman Kimberly Daniels and council candidate Sirretta Williams broke out in front of a polling station on the first day of early voting Monday......
^And they both say they are "Pastors". lol
Quote from: Cheshire Cat on March 10, 2015, 03:50:50 PM
^And they both say they are "Pastors". lol
mhm... riiight
Daniels tirade to rank up there with Pat Lockett-Felder's bust of herself in her district. Yet somehow people elect them.....
WARNING! Tin foil hats required for this read. lol Daniels is here to fight the enemy's of the American Way, it was a vision she had doncha know.
QuoteOn today's episode of 25 Minutes of Power with Apostle Kimberly Daniels, the Jacksonville At Large City Councilwoman addressed persistent rumors about an incident she had at a Northside polling place on the first day of Early Voting, as part of a wide ranging discussion that touched on many other issues. She chose her daily religious broadcast as an avenue to get her story out "before going to the secular media."
The night before her ill-fated trip to the polling place, she was not able to sleep — a factor which may have contributed to what happened next.
"I'd been up all night and my assignment was to go to that site and make sure the workers were excited," she stated.
Events quickly superseded her original assignment.
"A lady came, and we had a conversation" in which Daniels said things "she didn't want to hear." The Councilwoman insists that "there was no cursing, no controversy" and that reports otherwise (including the police report) are an "absolute fabrication."
"I can't imagine cursing in public," related Daniels, who added that "I've been delivered from cursing."
Daniels claims to have been assaulted by a man who was 6'5 and 240 pounds, and she is still healing.
"I have a sprained shoulder," she stated. "It's just aching. I'm getting treated for it."
In addition to seeking medical counsel, she also seems to be headed toward pursuing a legal remedy.
"There are legal situations going on," she stated, related to claims of "assault, slander, and defamation of character."
Daniels contends that the situation was contrived to make her look bad.
"When this lady addressed me, she grabbed me. It was part of the deal," said Daniels. "She set me up."
It got worse from there.
"This man ran me down in the street, blew his horn. He swung and hit me while I was sitting in the car," Daniels contended, adding that the problem was created, in part, by her making the mistake of "going up there by myself and being subject to dishonest, desperate people."
"I have a political leader in my life," Daniels contended, "who says Kim, it is not about you."
She did not specify who that political leader was.
Despite her contention that she did nothing wrong, Daniels apologized, saying that "even if the appearance of evil is there, I apologize because this city is in the most important time ever."
"We don't need ten neophyte councilmen," she said, referring to the ten open seats on Council. "They don't come elected, chamber ready. No matter how much you watch the Council on TV, you don't know what it's like to be called Honorable."
Daniels, running for re-election, contended that "we have to be careful about the motives people have for running for office... people running for these races will fabricate stories."
Luckily for Jacksonville voters, Daniels' motives are clear. "I am using this platform to speak to the saints... I;m a prophet — the way I handle things, people may not always like it." However, "this is the persecution we receive via lukewarm people."
Daniels addressed other issues in this radio address also, including "secular media" which "will make you or break you." The secular media outlet she took issue with was the Florida Times-Union, who "shut down an interview" when she ran four years ago, after she alleged that "somebody offered me a bribe to get out of the race."
Daniels also discussed the Human Rights Ordinance, which she opposed three years ago and still opposes. She took aim at politicians who won't take a position on such issues though.
"HRO and same-sex marriage — I don't wake up in the morning and think about that," she contended, adding that "you've got some folks who won't commit or decommit because of what people think."
From there, the address grew more mystical.
"I had a dream that there was a war on American soil. I saw a councilman who works with me putting on his uniform. There was an alert — we were called into duty" to fight "enemies against the American way."
The 25 Minutes of Power actually took about 45 minutes, and included glossolalia and a closing prayer.
For original article click this link: http://floridapolitics.com/archives/11857
CC, OMG this is magical. Thanks for the heads up. I'm going to the article.
What is "Next Generation Leaders Trust'? Can't find anything about this "Trust'.
And her full page ad/letter in the TU today is classic crazy.
Jax native, it's very shadowy. But the Next Gen Leaders Trust is an ECO (electioneering communications organization) that is made up mostly of Rummell family money and an even shadier outfit from Illinois called Regent Consultancy, LLC. I'm trying to get some journalists on it. The advertisement itself lacked the necessary political advertising disclaimers as required by Florida law.
https://www.voterfocus.com/ws/WScand/candidate_pr.php?op=cv&e=16&c=Duval&ca=546&rellevel=4&committee=Y
https://www.voterfocus.com/ws/WScand/candidate_pr.php?op=cv&e=14&c=Duval&ca=426&rellevel=4&committee=Y
Quote from: edjax on March 15, 2015, 12:41:22 PM
And her full page ad/letter in the TU today is classic crazy.
screen shot?
It's a full-page ad - hard to capture it all and have it readable. I got some of it:
https://www.facebook.com/jimmy.midyette/posts/10155345684910230?pnref=story
That's a new level of pathetic. She needs to go.
Quote from: Jimmy on March 15, 2015, 01:19:13 PM
Jax native, it's very shadowy. But the Next Gen Leaders Trust is an ECO (electioneering communications organization) that is made up mostly of Rummell family money and an even shadier outfit from Illinois called Regent Consultancy, LLC. I'm trying to get some journalists on it. The advertisement itself lacked the necessary political advertising disclaimers as required by Florida law.
https://www.voterfocus.com/ws/WScand/candidate_pr.php?op=cv&e=16&c=Duval&ca=546&rellevel=4&committee=Y
https://www.voterfocus.com/ws/WScand/candidate_pr.php?op=cv&e=14&c=Duval&ca=426&rellevel=4&committee=Y
"made up mostly of Rummel family money" WHAAAAAAAA......
And I'm sad to say that the principal for Regent Consultancy appears to be none other than Shad Khan.
WTF? Shad is supposed to be a smart investor? What sort of investment is it in a loose cannon like Krazy Kim?
Quote from: Charles Hunter on March 15, 2015, 06:51:56 PM
WTF? Shad is supposed to be a smart investor? What sort of investment is it in a loose cannon like Krazy Kim?
She can be as loose as she wants to be as long as she is a guaranteed Yes vote on anything Khan finds of importance.
Quote from: Jimmy on March 15, 2015, 03:23:23 PM
It's a full-page ad - hard to capture it all and have it readable. I got some of it:
https://www.facebook.com/jimmy.midyette/posts/10155345684910230?pnref=story
(http://i1098.photobucket.com/albums/g374/sheclown2/Kim%20Daniels.jpg) (http://s1098.photobucket.com/user/sheclown2/media/Kim%20Daniels.jpg.html)
Quote from: Jimmy on March 15, 2015, 06:14:58 PM
And I'm sad to say that the principal for Regent Consultancy appears to be none other than Shad Khan.
Jesus Christ On A Cracker...........Whoa. Who is the common denominator in the City Council and Shad Khan??
Jimmy, I hope to God you are writing some on this? If not, contact Tony from FL Politics. This needs to get out.
I'll send it his way. I'm feeling a little demoralized by it all.
Dear Jesus,
Vote for Anna Brosche
Your pal,
Fieldafm
Quote from: Jimmy on March 15, 2015, 08:28:18 PM
I'll send it his way. I'm feeling a little demoralized by it all.
Good God, me too. It's disgusting.
Curious as to how much an ad like that costs?
A call to the Times-Union would answer that question. Their rate book is confusing and political rates require a call but a quick Google search shows the average ad price for the T/U to be $227/ column inch. Typical page is 21.5 inches by 6 columns = 129 column inches. At $227 per that comes to $29,283.
Close enough to the $30K in donations, ya think?
What's really going on here?
I'm not sure Jimmy called "Regent Consultancy" shady....Just the connection of this group to who paid the full page ad yesterday about Kimberly Daniels. A group called ""Next Generation Leaders Trust" paid for the ad and it connect back to having funds from Rummel and Shad Khan.......That is shady as I far as I am concerned.
Question;
What's the story of Kimberly Daniels " my assistant at the church was found dead in St. johns River'.?
Quote from: stephendare on March 16, 2015, 11:44:24 AM
Quote from: Jax native on March 16, 2015, 10:57:10 AM
Question;
What's the story of Kimberly Daniels " my assistant at the church was found dead in St. johns River'.?
He fell into the river and drowned.
Thanks, I hope that research during exhaust your journalism efforts for the day.
The ad placed in the Times Union, it's content and who helped pay for it has me beyond furious. I was actually sickened by the feeble mindedness displayed in the comment about the people behind the HRO being the meanest people ever. There are self serving people at play here and none of them are members of the GLBT community their straight allies and any other person who values civil rights. First and foremost is the cult leader Daniels that this article is about but to their absolute shame comes the funding from Peter Rummell and Shad Khan's LLC to back her ad in a paper she publicly attacked for seeing through her nonsense. Crazy hypocritical stuff right there. If you take nothing else away from the involvement of Rummell and Khan's LLC with one delusional self proclaimed pastor take this, they care about themselves and their agenda's first and their agenda's involve expanding their own wealth and control over our city and using it as a piggy bank launch pad to their own dreams. What person or person's in their right mind would financially back a woman like Kimberly Daniels and put her yoke of stupidity around the necks of the citizens and taxpayers for four more years? What thinking person would even consider backing Daniels when there is a stellar candidate in this race that we should all support in the person of Anna Lopez Brosch a sane and competent business woman and fair minded human being. Any person who would use their wealth or influence to try and keep Daniels in office is not a friend of Jacksonville but rather a person they know will do their bidding when it comes to issues and agenda's. Makes me horribly sick. Rummell first offered up Alvin Brown to Jacksonville as the "right" guy when clearly he was not. Then Rummell bashed him and offered up another "right" guy named Lenny Curry, a hard right conservative and tool of the GOP to replace Brown. People the citizens of Jacksonville are secondary to the egos of these people. Don't ever forget that.
Quote from: stephendare on March 16, 2015, 03:17:44 PM
Quote from: Cheshire Cat on March 16, 2015, 02:40:51 PM
The ad placed in the Times Union, it's content and who helped pay for it has me beyond furious. I was actually sickened by the feeble mindedness displayed in the comment about the people behind the HRO being the meanest people ever. There are self serving people at play here and none of them are members of the GLBT community their straight allies and any other person who values civil rights. First and foremost is the cult leader Daniels that this article is about but to their absolute shame comes the funding from Peter Rummell and Shad Khan's LLC to back her ad in a paper she publicly attacked for seeing through her nonsense. Crazy hypocritical stuff right there. If you take nothing else away from the involvement of Rummell and Khan's LLC with one delusional self proclaimed pastor take this, they care about themselves and their agenda's first and their agenda's involve expanding their own wealth and control over our city and using it as a piggy bank launch pad to their own dreams. What person or person's in their right mind would financially back a woman like Kimberly Daniels and put her yoke of stupidity around the necks of the citizens of taxpayers for four more years? What thinking person would even consider backing Daniels when there is a stellar candidate in this race that we should all support in the person of Anna Lopez Brosch a sane and competent business woman and fair minded human being. Any person who would use their wealth or influence to try and keep Daniels in office is not friend of Jacksonville but rather a person they know will do their bidding when it comes to issues and agenda's. Make me horribly sick. Rummell first offered up Alvin Brown to Jacksonville as the "right" guy when clearly he was not. Then Rummell bashed him and offered up another "right" guy named Lenny Curry, a hard right conservative and tool of the GOP to replace Brown. People the citizens of Jacksonville are secondary to the egos of these people. Don't ever forget that.
This. And this comment is going viral on social media. Congratulations diane.
I like when we agree.
I like when we agree too. I hope people open their eyes Stephen.
Quote from: stephendare on March 16, 2015, 03:58:02 PM
This has all the earmarks of something terrible. Inexplicable financial support for an otherwise mostly self funded candidate, whose 'platform' is as wacky as they come by some of the biggest money in the area.
Just prior to an approval process for major development deals.
With Anna Brosche available as a city council candidate, why would so much money be dumped into an otherwise unremarkable candidate?
It definitely seems hard to explain, and when things are hard to explain, there is usually a pretty simple reason.
Exactly. There is no wholesome explanation to any of this. It is pure financial manipulation of local politics aimed at putting weak minded, easily played individuals in public office that will fight for and rubber stamp legislation and agenda's of the rich, powerful or crooked in this city. Sickening.
Of course there is rationale behind Rummel and Khan putting loads of money behind Kimberly Daniels. At the end of the day, both of these men need City Council approval on large issues and what could be better than buying a City Council person and vote. No integrity about Jacksonville here.....it's about getting projects approved by City Council. She's not the only paid for by.......Khan & Rummel candidate.
Apache, I think Jax native explained me better than I could. Regent Consultancy itself isn't shady, but at the time I was having trouble learning about it/them. Because the address gives was in Illinois, it took me a while to find the Florida entity/listing. It goes deeper. Regent has given money to this outfit: http://workingforflfamilies.com which has in turn given money to a garden variety of conservative candidates and causes throughout Florida.
Not being an investigative reporter myself, I handed it over to someone with the time and talent to chase these rabbits down their holes... http://floridapolitics.com/archives/12133
I mean come on, this is just politics in general. Why would you expect it to be any different here than any place else.
I am sure I over the years you could find money thrown at various candidates by the Skinners, Davises, Sleimans, etc in hopes a city council member vote their way on a certain project here and there.
Edjax,
Of course, you are right. All those families have donated mega monies to candidates campaigns, "Over Time". The gianornous problem I have it that it is still happening in 2015. From Rummel and Khan. Two people who have talked loudly and publicly about who they are supporting, but this money 30K came recently from places that tried to cover it up. Why did Lee Ann Rummel give her 19K earlier this year? Why didn't Peter Rummel publicly give her 20K? Why are they hiding behind LLC and other corporations? This is probably just the tip of the iceberg about what is happening w/ Khan that he needs COJ's help w/ his Shipyards project.
Quote from: Jax native on March 16, 2015, 07:21:11 PM
Edjax,
Of course, you are right. All those families have donated mega monies to candidates campaigns, "Over Time". The gianornous problem I have it that it is still happening in 2015. From Rummel and Khan. Two people who have talked loudly and publicly about who they are supporting, but this money 30K came recently from places that tried to cover it up. Why did Lee Ann Rummel give her 19K earlier this year? Why didn't Peter Rummel publicly give her 20K? Why are they hiding behind LLC and other corporations? This is probably just the tip of the iceberg about what is happening w/ Khan that he needs COJ's help w/ his Shipyards project.
Exactly, this is politics as usual in many places from the top to the bottom and it has horribly corrupted our political system for far too long. We may not be able to deal with the corruption at federal or even state levels but we sure as heck can deal with money and corruption at the local level. That means exposing the inner workings of big money, the powerful and how they use money to drive local politics and buy political representation for their own benefit. Meanwhile our communities and many people in them suffer from all manner of problems from broken infrastructure to serious issues of crime. We can't sit back and let a handful of people drive our city. It belongs to us all and our hard earned dollars are what keeps it going to the point of impacting the lifestyle of ordinary citizens in a negative way. Those with agenda's continue to tap our resources and bleed us dry to make greater their personal fortunes or grow their own business interests. Time for that to stop.