Will MAYOR Mike Hogan ever debate anyone? The people can't be ignored.

JeffreyS · March 08, 2011, 02:13:06 PM

I am worried that people right now can not make the connection between the QOL enhancements she talks about and the economic benefits they hold.

Bativac · March 08, 2011, 02:27:29 PM

Quote from: simms3 on March 08, 2011, 07:38:51 AMWhy should there be left, right, and center in mayoral races? In Atlanta one has to dig to find out what party people are because it is forbidden to disclose or discuss party politics. Other cities are the same way. The issues shouldn't be NRA, abortion, yada yada yada. The only issues on the table should be how to deal with city finances without saying "I'll deal with them like a fiscal conservative" and what plans you have for the city. This mayor's race is another reason to make Jacksonville a laughing stock of the nation, unfortunately.

I agree with you. I think we all know that the only reason political parties are brought into a local election is to ensure that the members of those parties vote for the candidate.

I still haven't decided who to vote for... but party affiliation won't have anything to do with it.

thelakelander · March 08, 2011, 02:30:16 PM

The NBA in Jacksonville, within the next 4 years is a pipe dream. Its also something that a city mayor really has no control over. Its just about the same kind of promise Mullaney and Hogan make about shutting the skyway down.

fieldafm · March 08, 2011, 02:31:21 PM

PLEASE!!
We are having trouble supporting an NFL team 10 times a year. Forget about an NBA team 48 times a year.

Did you know JU basketball averages around 2500 per game(and that number is skewed b/c of an annual free game which draws around 6500). That's championship Division 1 basketball. The NCAA Tournament FAILED to sell out last year. The Jacksonville Giants, which had tickets as low as $4 freaking dollars, couldnt average 3000 per game. Minor league basketball has failed MISERABLY in this town time and time again.

The years in b/w Shaq and Dwight Howard were not pleasant ones for Orlando. In fact, talk of the Magic moving crept up from time to time during that period. Our arena is nice for what it is, but Jacksonville A) doesnt have the facilities to compete(go to the new Amway Arena, I LOVE LOVE LOVE our arena for a mid-level entertainment venue, but it is quite clear Veterans Memorial and Amway are in different stratospheres) B) will not support the team C) The NBA is considering CONTRACTING the league.. not expanding it at present.

Alvin Brown is a smart guy. I think he does a great job at JU.

He has not shown the leadership qualities needed to be mayor, and frankly I don't believe he has a good enough understanding of the local issues.

Go back and watch the educational debate... he mentions the word public/private partnerships 26 times(I believe I counted right, I was catching up on emails during the debate) and talks about guaranteeing every high school and college child a summer job. All nice in theory, but he had no particulars whatsoever about such wildly ambitious plans.

He couldn't even respond to Q&A's from the Times Union until a month ago. Is that the kind of LEADER we need?

Its really nice to have bold ideas... I love ambition! But things like leveling half of our historic building stock and creating an urban golf course downtown were also bold ideas once.

Please don't take this as a personal attack on Alvin Brown... I think he is a genuinely good man. However, I do not believe he is the right man for the job of mayor of our city. Would I pick Brown over Hogan? Oh you better believe I will.

But, truly from the bottom of my heart... I think Audrey Moran will be our greatest mayor ever. If you want a progressive, sensible TRUE LEADER that can inspire a city to greatness... then Audrey is your woman!

thelakelander · March 08, 2011, 02:42:42 PM

With his federal government background, I think Alvin Brown will be a very strong candidate for the next round of mayoral elections if he spends the next couple of years getting his name out and being a vocal leader on locally community issues.

JeffreyS · March 08, 2011, 02:46:24 PM

Quote from: thelakelander on March 08, 2011, 02:42:42 PM
With his federal government background, I think Alvin Brown will be a very strong candidate for the next round of mayoral elections if he spends the next couple of years getting his name out and being a vocal leader on locally community issues.

+1

hillary supporter · March 08, 2011, 02:47:21 PM

Quote from: fieldafm on March 08, 2011, 02:31:21 PM

But, truly from the bottom of my heart... I think Audrey Moran will be our greatest mayor ever. If you want a progressive, sensible TRUE LEADER that can inspire a city to greatness... then Audrey is your woman!

Alvin Brown has extensive experience in job development in the Clinton Administration.
I feel Alvin Brown speaks to progressive voters more so than any of the other candidates. He will get my vote. And the fact that he's a democrat makes it an easy choice. for me.
As our economy comes back, a progressive agenda is in the best interest of Jacksonville. And while the republican party continues to ground out fear with their own agenda,Mike Hogan among the others, Audreys affiliation to that party negates my own views of her as a "progressive leader.
I believe the most immediate action the mayor can take for Jacksonville is to create jobs for the constituents. Alvin Brown has all the experience in job creation this city needs.
Lakelander, his time is now for our city to move ahead as a metropolitan city!

fieldafm · March 08, 2011, 02:53:40 PM

Hillary, you've said yourself you will never support a Republican.

QuoteWith his federal government background, I think Alvin Brown will be a very strong candidate for the next round of mayoral elections if he spends the next couple of years getting his name out and being a vocal leader on locally community issues.

Lake, I agree with that assesment.

He is an intelligant man and can be a real force in this community.

That being said, we need a true leader that has a thorough understanding of local issues and one who has sound solutions to these challenges that can get out in front of these issues from the get go. We don't need someone at this pivotal moment in our city's history that is going to need on the job training so to speak.

Audrey has these qualities. And more importantly, she has the ability to engage and inspire the public. We saw with the Better Jacksonville Plan that if the community is engaged, great things can happen. Audrey was a driving force behind BJP and I believe even better things our in our future with her at the healm.

Jimmy · March 08, 2011, 03:00:55 PM

Quote from: fieldafm on March 08, 2011, 02:53:40 PMAudrey has these qualities. And more importantly, she has the ability to engage and inspire the public. We saw with the Better Jacksonville Plan that if the community is engaged, great things can happen. Audrey was a driving force behind BJP and I believe even better things our in our future with her at the healm.

+1

fsujax · March 08, 2011, 03:02:06 PM

I agree with Stephen. Audrey is the only one worth voting for in this election. I dont even know why Brown would bring up the idea of an NBA team here. For the sake of all of us I hope Audrey makes it to the runoff.

hillary supporter · March 08, 2011, 03:19:53 PM

Quote from: fieldafm on March 08, 2011, 02:53:40 PM
Hillary, you've said yourself you will never support a Republican.
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Never.
Im very happy to see some of our posters were impressed with Alvin Brown's performance at the debates. Is there a third and final debate?

duvaldude08 · March 08, 2011, 03:34:57 PM

Yeah Mike Hogan scares me. He doesnt want to debate anyone. Its like he does not want anyone to know his plans are. How does he expect anyone to vote for him? He scares me BAD. Luckily, the citizens of Jacksonville want change. And if he continues on the path he is now, not many people will be voting for him. IMO

Audry definately has my vote.

Ethylene · March 08, 2011, 05:24:12 PM

FTLOG it's spelled "Audrey!"

jcjohnpaint · March 08, 2011, 08:18:03 PM

http://jacksonville.com/news/metro/2011-03-08/story/jacksonville-mayoral-candidates-say-city-needs-bigger-role-schools

Looks like Hogan is once again a no show once again once again once again..... This is a true sign of what he will do as mayor!

iMarvin · March 08, 2011, 09:42:41 PM

Guys, I wouldn't be so sure that Audrey will win. A lot of people in this city like Hogan (which is the worst candidate). I'm not for Audrey, I'm for Alvin but it is very possible Hogan will get elected. I want Alvin to win so if it has to be a follow up race, I would hope it to be him and Audrey or him and Warren (but I know that won't happen). I really want Alvin to win, I have no opinion about Audrey.