Thoughts on the Race for Mayor

[uptowngirl]

But always a failure to the city that he attacked Moran, that will be his  legacy, f him and the lazy voters of Jax too- even my 8 yr old knew he was a loser on those campaign adds

[NotNow]

Interesting exchange of ideas here.  This is the "smart" people?

[JeffreyS]

On Hogan's issues page the first four are cutting taxes, second amendment, illegal immigration and sanctity of life.  Not much of a list that a mayor will be working on. Thanks my fellow Jacksondumbasses

[JeffreyS]

Interesting exchange of ideas here.  This is the "smart" people?

There is some venting going on here.

[uptowngirl]

On Hogan's issues page the first four are cutting taxes, second amendment, illegal immigration and sanctity of life.  Not much of a list that a mayor will be working on. Thanks my fellow Jacksondumbasses

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Not now- really? So the "smart people voted" really? You honestly beleive that? I talked to people tonight who did not even know more than two names on the ticket.

[futurejax]

On Hogan's issues page the first four are cutting taxes, second amendment, illegal immigration and sanctity of life.  Not much of a list that a mayor will be working on. Thanks my fellow Jacksondumbasses

Jobs are not nearly as important as guns.  Where did zoology rank?

[buckethead]

Hogan makes Peyton look like a flaming liberal. I'm sure we won't get anymore insider/GOB network at least.

I realize you may some here may have to interact with him should the inevitable come to pass, but as for me, I am disappointed, and I fully understand the disappointment of those sharing the sentiment.

Audrey was no heretic. Not a tax and spend lunatic.

She wasn't trying to kill baby Jesus. She had a realistic view, and an understanding that smart decisions need to be made regarding solvency and moving into prosperity.

I fear Jacksonville is getting Rick Scott Jr. A man who I defended against charges of being an outright criminal, but he is most certainly guilty of giving HCA it's direction and mission statement: Shoddy services and facilities for top prices.

Jacksonville is going to remain the HCA of cities. Only those trapped by HMOs will utilize our fair(ly vacant) city.

[Ocklawaha]

At least now we'll have mandatory workplace prayer.

While I don't go in for criticizing religious views or God, your comment struck a cord...

This time we are going to need those prayers, God is even expecting to hear from the resident athiests!

OCKLAWAHA

[NotNow]

I understand.  I assume that many here will vote for Mr. Brown in the runoff.  I found his religious victory speech to be quite interesting.  Is he a "Jerry Fallwell" too?  Mr. Brown is an intelligent, articulate, and experienced individual.  I hope that you all can get past his religious nature and address his stance on the issues.

[buckethead]

I'm ready to hear the issues addressed. Perhaps a televised debate for the runoff?


Nevermind.

[NotNow]

On Hogan's issues page the first four are cutting taxes, second amendment, illegal immigration and sanctity of life.  Not much of a list that a mayor will be working on. Thanks my fellow Jacksondumbasses

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Not now- really? So the "smart people voted" really? You honestly beleive that? I talked to people tonight who did not even know more than two names on the ticket.

UG, my reference was to the name calling and cursing.  A general lack of civility.  I understand as Jeffrey said that it is "venting".  My feeble attempt was to guide us all back to the issues.  No offense was intended.

[JeffreyS]

Alvin's issues list is as follows 1. Jobs 2. Balanced Budget 3.Education 4. Public Safety.  Contrast that with Hogan's top four and even the most conservative among us see that Alvin has a better handle on what the job of Mayor is.

P.S.  #5 Downtown Development

[uptowngirl]

It is what is Notnow, I am not so upset that Audrey lost, as I am in the conversations over the past month with voters, not voting, and/or not knowing who was there to vote for.

I am an internal optimist and always give people credit, where perhaps credit is not due- it usually disappoints me :-(

[futurejax]

I understand.  I assume that many here will vote for Mr. Brown in the runoff.  I found his religious victory speech to be quite interesting.  Is he a "Jerry Fallwell" too?  Mr. Brown is an intelligent, articulate, and experienced individual.  I hope that you all can get past his religious nature and address his stance on the issues.

Hogan is a joke.  In 90% of all other cities with pops over 500K a joke about "bombing an abortion clinic"  would have meant certain doom.  His support is all right wing nutters.  He got about 50K tonight.  The rest of the votes were split among 4 people all with better intellects.  One of which was Brown.

[KenFSU]

I think if we are all realistic with ourselves and accept the fact that the failings of Jacksonville are far less about policy, and far more due to the (relatively) backwards, uneducated, socially ignorant inhabitants of this city, we'd be a lot less disappointed when things like this happen. I'm not going to shake my fist and make empty promises about leaving -- at least not while I have a good job here and enjoy Jacksonville's natural assets -- but I really do think I am done caring about the city making much progress over the coming decade. You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink. Jacksonville is a nice little city these days, but the damage that has been willfully done in the last five years, and the damage that continues to be done, will be felt for another 20 years. When I made the "why do you stay in Jacksonville?" thread, I learned that a lot of people on this board hold Jacksonville very dear to their heart and desperately want to see the city progress. I hate to say it, but it might be time to throw in the towel, concede defeat, and search for greener pastures. Nothing short of a massive population transplant is going to right this ship in the short to medium term. Maybe even the long term.

You only live once.

If what you want is a vibrant, culturally diverse city -- one with good mass transit, a lively downtown, a sense of identity and forward progression -- you owe it to yourself to seek that place out and make it your home.

Hate to say it, and this could just be a kneejerk reaction to this election, but if you're expecting any real progress in Jacksonville, you're betting on a loser.