Man pleads for his home.

[strider]

From his responses at the meetings, I suspect Dr. Gaffney is the hold up on the noticed meetings. Springfield is in his district and everyone refers back to him out of courtesy and then nothing happens. He seems to be against saving these houses for whatever reason.  I would guess then that is why we end up not hearing about the noticed (meaning written minutes must be taken) meetings we are promised but rather hear and see about things being done behind the scenes. If I am right, one has to wonder why Dr. Gaffney does not want the meetings even when put into that proverbial corner in public.

[Springfielder]

this is one of the reasons why I'm meeting with the man who is running against Gaffney this week....we really need to get someone into that position who works with and not against the people in their district

[sheclown]

^who is this man? 

[sheclown]

Interesting developments on Walnut Court.

It looks like the city is working toward saving Jeff's home.



Sometimes...Jacksonville...you can be pretty awesome.

More soon.

[Springfielder]

^who is this man? 

He's running against Gaffney, and in my book, anyone who does, potentially has my vote

[sheclown]

What a powerful message the city will send to the community in support of preservation if this home is spared.  

AMEN &

Boom laka-laka-laka, boom laka-laka-laka boom

I'm grateful and giddy.

[CS Foltz]

Springfield could probably do alot better than Dr Johnny! If write in's were allowed....may I suggest "Mickey Mouse" or even "Goofey" either of which could do much better!

[iloveionia]

It is my understanding that with Bill Killingsworth working with Kim Scott and other notable offices, demolitions are to stop while homes are mothballed and preserved until the right owner comes along.  Specifically with Jeff's house, I believe he will be able to be a part of the aforementioned.  This coming from the mayor's office.  ;-)
Fingers crossed, okay?

[sheclown]

This little house on an unlikely street -- Walnut Court -- is blessed.

Thank you everyone involved,

Glorious Johnson, Jack Webb,

Bill Killingsworth,

HPC

The mayor's office --  

Thank you all for watching over Springfield.

...and especially you Jeff... for protecting it only to give it away.

<now the real work begins>

[JaxResident]

That is fantastic!

It takes people who care to make things happen. Community involvement is proven to get things done!

Kudos to all those involved with city government who realize that destroying these homes is the wrong thing to do!

[sheclown]

So what's new with this house? 

PSOS is glad to say that this home has a new owner who is working to renovate her.