Challengers in the 2015 Council Races

[Cheshire Cat]

The year 2015 seems a bit far off, yet people have already filed for some of the seats on council.  Some may find this interesting.

In District 8, the seat that Denise Lee is termed out of, two well know names have filed to run.  The first is Terry Fields who has been in and out of political office over the years.  The second is none other than Pat Locket Felder.  Yes, Pat would love to get back on council.  Perhaps a second monument to herself will be on her new agenda.  lol

Rumblings are that Michelle Tappouni may challenge Robin Lumb for his seat.  You may remember she ran against him last time.  I hope she does go for it.  Lumb needs to be replaced in my opinion.

Some discussion also abounds with regard to Sharon Copeland running for Schellenbergs seat.

In District 9 Warren Jones will also be termed out.  Glorious Johnson has been approached by some individuals and groups to run for that seat.  She has made no commitment one way or the other.

For Mayor the name Daniel Davis is being bantered around along with Sheriff Rutherford, Jerry Holland and talk that Schellenberg want's to run.  It is being said that there is an "understanding" in place that Alvin Brown will not be on the receiving end of republican finances this year via Rummel and some on the Civic Council.

Behind the scenes we can count on more attention, effort and funding will be coming via our firefighters and police. 

[Cheshire Cat]

Daniels has said she will run again.  She used 100k of her own funds for her last race.  I am told she is prepared to do that again this time around.

Mike Weinstein who recently quit the office of SOE is poised to run for the constitutional seat for District 3.  He is not the man he was in personality and politics in the past and no longer has the positive support of many in the Republican party. 

[Cheshire Cat]

Some more filed candidates:

Howard Barnes (Dem) running for Lori Boyer's Dist 5 seat

James Eldridge (Dem)
Marc A. McCullough (Dem)
Wendell Sams      (Dem)     all running for Johnny Gaffney's Dist 7 seat

and add Sebastian Alexander (Dem) running for Denise Lee's Dist 8 seat along with Locket/Felder and Fields.

[comncense]

So no chance in getting Redman out of office eh?

[Cheshire Cat]

I am hearing that his aide Scott Wilson will be running for his seat and has some good backing to do so.

[Charles Hunter]

Heard a rumor that Clay Yarborough might quit the Council to run for Lake Ray's House seat, if Ray is selected as the Executive Director of JaxPort.  This would cause special elections for both House 12 and Council 1 - presumably on the 'old' Council boundaries, since it would be filling Clay's incomplete term.

Who was the Dem who ran against Clay last time?  Think he would run again?

[Cheshire Cat]

That is interesting Charles and I had not heard this.  I honestly do not remember who ran against Clay the last time around.  Anyone else recall?

Regarding Lake Ray, I think it would be a travesty for JaxPort not to do a nationwide search for the office of Executive Director.  Simply putting Ray into office because some on council like him is not a good enough reason.  I have nothing against him mind you, but feel that if his qualifications to take this position are indeed the best to be found, he could readily rise as the top candidate if his experience and resume for the position is superior to others.  We cannot know that unless a true search is done.

Remarkable to think about Clay quitting the council in view of his past concerns about waste in elections.  Funny how things change when some are faced with the opportunity for higher office and greater power.  Politics as usual.

There was also some discussion that Clay would run for Supervisor of Elections if Jerry decided to run for Mayor, which some speculated is why hard core conservative Yarborough backed the expense of building a new office for the SOE.  Currently Jerry has not indicated he will run against Brown.  Frankly, Republicans need a moderate candidate to run against Alvin that will appeal to minorities.  I don't know if Jerry fits the bill in that regard.

[Cheshire Cat]

The year 2015 seems a bit far off, yet people have already filed for some of the seats on council.  Some may find this interesting.

In District 8, the seat that Denise Lee is termed out of, two well know names have filed to run.  The first is Terry Fields who has been in and out of political office over the years.  The second is none other than Pat Locket Felder.  Yes, Pat would love to get back on council.  Perhaps a second monument to herself will be on her new agenda.  lol

Rumblings are that Michelle Tappouni may challenge Robin Lumb for his seat.  You may remember she ran against him last time.  I hope she does go for it.  Lumb needs to be replaced in my opinion.

Some discussion also abounds with regard to Sharon Copeland running for Schellenbergs seat.

In District 9 Warren Jones will also be termed out.  Glorious Johnson has been approached by some individuals and groups to run for that seat.  She has made no commitment one way or the other.

For Mayor the name Daniel Davis is being bantered around along with Sheriff Rutherford, Jerry Holland and talk that Schellenberg want's to run.

Behind the scenes we can count on more attention, effort and funding will be coming via our firefighters and police.  T

Tappouni would be a marvelous replacement.

I am also hoping that Mike Field or Abel Harding would run.

Lumb is a very sweet man in person, but he has no business being on the Council.

This latest round of screwing the taxpayers with the Mobility Fund moratorium is proof of that.

I would love to see Abel Harding run for Gaffney's seat.  How wonderful it would be to have his competence on the council.   Mike is also an excellent choice.  What district does he live in?

[Cheshire Cat]

Well, now I find out that Attorney Justin Spiller will run for Gaffney's seat.  Justin can easily take that race and is pretty much a lock for Dem support as well as that fact he can count on a good deal of ground troop help from the Young Democrats for whom he is currently holds the office of President. 

[sheclown]

I hope that the little people remember Daniel Davis calling them "noise" at the last council meeting and vote accordingly

[Cheshire Cat]

I hope that the little people remember Daniel Davis calling them "noise" at the last council meeting and vote accordingly

Very true sheclown.

I have also had confirmation that Glorious Johnson will run for Warren Jones seat on council

There is still some uncertainty about Spiller for Gaffney's seat.  I would be great if Abel would take it.

Also some word going around that Lori Boyer will not run for re-election to council.

[Jimmy]

Oh yes, the waters are boiling.  2015 will be a big electoral year.  Hopefully we can convince more than 25% of the voters to pay attention and actually vote.

I'd love to see Mike Field run.  I'd love to see Abel Harding run countywide for that At-Large seat.  Justin Spiller is one to watch.  Obviously, Glorious.  This will be a fun cycle to watch. 

[tufsu1]

Heard a rumor that Clay Yarborough might quit the Council to run for Lake Ray's House seat, if Ray is selected as the Executive Director of JaxPort. 

one more reason to NOT have Ray as JaxPort Director...I say give Schleicher (sp?) a shot

[tufsu1]

Well, now I find out that Attorney Justin Spiller will run for Gaffney's seat.  Justin can easily take that race and is pretty much a lock for Dem support as well as that fact he can count on a good deal of ground troop help from the Young Democrats for whom he is currently holds the office of President. 

Spiller is a terrific choice....but I'm surprised he would run for Council....figured he was being groomed straight for Tally

[thelakelander]

If Justin runs that would be pretty cool.