Appoint Ennis Davis to the Downtown Investment Authority

[sheclown]

sent mine.

[JeffreyS]

OK mine is sent.

[fieldafm]

I would encourage those that have contacted Mr Bishop's office to encourage a friend to do the same.

If you have not yet reached out, now would be a great time to do so. 

This would be a great way to kick off 2013 by making sure a tremendously talented advocate of Jacksonville is put in a critically important leadership position.

Let's make it happen!!

[CityLife]

What will the staffing situation be for the DIA? Will they be hiring anyone in addition to the Director? If so, I think Ennis could accomplish more as a deputy director or senior staffer than as a DIA board member. If they hire an outside director (which I would imagine is highly likely), Ennis's knowledge of the local game would be invaluable to the new director.

[Ocklawaha]

I hope it's not the kiss of death Ennis, but I sent my own recommendation that you should be appointed. LOL!

WE REALLY NEED THIS!

[tufsu1]

What will the staffing situation be for the DIA? Will they be hiring anyone in addition to the Director? If so, I think Ennis could accomplish more as a deputy director or senior staffer than as a DIA board member. If they hire an outside director (which I would imagine is highly likely), Ennis's knowledge of the local game would be invaluable to the new director.

I understand that there is strong consideration for reducing the experience needed for the director to be 5-10 years

[Ocklawaha]

What will the staffing situation be for the DIA? Will they be hiring anyone in addition to the Director? If so, I think Ennis could accomplish more as a deputy director or senior staffer than as a DIA board member. If they hire an outside director (which I would imagine is highly likely), Ennis's knowledge of the local game would be invaluable to the new director.

I understand that there is strong consideration for reducing the experience needed for the director to be 5-10 years

Funny TU, I was sitting here thinking perhaps they should require that the new director carries the 'PADI Whale Shark Distinctive Specialty Certification' or 'Comprehensive Zipline Guide Certification,' or perhaps 'Certified Italian Espresso International Coffee Taster licenses,' to ensure the agency is as expertly run as other city departments. 

[Noone]

Next DIA Board meeting is just 5 days out. I'm going. I plan on being there. I plan on asking our new DIA/CRA in the USA on a resolution of support on the Historic Promised 680' Downtown Public Pier (Shipyards III). This new Authority can do it with the snap of their fingers. The Commissioners of FIND appointed by the Governor and representing the east coast of the state of Florida are aware of the issue.

As for Ennis. look at the Live Blogging DIA thread.

If you want Ennis show up at city council  1/8/13 Tues. night and fill out a speaker card. Sign the sign in sheet. Fill out a speaker card and let your intentions be immediately known on the card. Emailing councilman Bishop is good as well as all council members.

If you want Ennis show up the next day at the DIA Board meeting 2pm Ed Ball bldg. and do the same thing as you would at the city council meeting.

One, Two, Three, who are we voting for?
I don't give a Damn.
Next stop is JacksonNam

And

It's five, six, seven, eight.
MJ just can't wait.
To serve up Ennis on the plate.

You have my vote.

A new Authority.
Embrace it.
Or
It will embrace us.

Prior to the DIA I will be at JWC expressing a concern about the circumventing of our advalorem property taxes in what should have been a Public process.

[Tacachale]

Mine has been sent. Ennis would be a great asset to the DIA.

[Gators312]

Mine sent.  I wholeheartedly agree that Ennis would be an asset to the Authority.   

[Jimmy]

Looks like it's going to be Mike Saylor.  But CityLife's point above about a staff position may make even more sense.

[Noone]

Rules tomorrow at 10. The legislation is 2013-0040 for Saylor. Has anyone who submitted an email for Ennis received an email back that your email is now part of the permanent record for Ennis? I'm serious.

DIA/CRA meeting in 3 days. Huge concern on how the minutes especially for Public Comment will be reported.

[sheclown]

Rules tomorrow at 10. The legislation is 2013-0040 for Saylor. Has anyone who submitted an email for Ennis received an email back that your email is now part of the permanent record for Ennis? I'm serious.

DIA/CRA meeting in 3 days. Huge concern on how the minutes especially for Public Comment will be reported.

I have not received a reply.

[Noone]

^Not Good.
Sheclown, in my book you are a super astute participant, observer, and extremely knowledgable as to legislative procedure. Anyone else?

[Tacachale]

I received a reply. The emails are being read.