It's Official: Lenny Curry is Running for Mayor

[thelakelander]

Curry probably stands for whatever his major fundraisers want.  Find them, their area of business focus, etc. and you'll find what he stands for.

[Charles Hunter]

Exactly.  All we know about the former Chair of the Florida GOP is that he is "Not A Politician"  (which gives an immediate concern about his veracity).
His Dad and his Wife like him.
He started a "small (unnamed) business with his credit card".
And he is endorsed by a who's who of the right and corrupt wing of the Florida GOP.

[jcjohnpaint]

He believes in what the people who pay him believe!  Simple enough! 

[edjax]

The comments are kind of my point so it looks like all those who despise Browns lack of leadership need to bite the bullet and hope for 4 more years.  Hence the sad comment.

[Charles Hunter]

There is Bill Bishop.  If enough people who are fed up with Brown and Curry vote for Bill, instead of staying home, in the primary, there's a chance.
http://www.billbishopformayor.com/

[jerry cornwell]

^Curry needs to quit dancing around this issue. Brown's problem was his cowardice on the HRO; Curry fumfering on the same issue isn't going to win over the people upset with Brown.

Why?

Once you take a side on such a divisive issue, you run the risk of alienating potential voters.  C'mon man.  Politiks 101 - straddle the fence until the bitter end.

Truth. And the paradox of term limits. Minutes after Brown would win the election, he would push through the HRO ASAP 2015. Next year is the Presidential election. Florida is the big prize. Jax is the bastion of Florida conservatism. And Brown will be the lame duck mayor. For his future, which is definitely in the Democratic party, he'll set the example with his push of HRO. And his financial "leadership" in the balancing of the city budget and NO TAX INCREASES. And be on the podium across Hemming Plaza. With Hillary Clinton, his mentor. Politiks 101 and term limits.

[Tacachale]

^It's really, really unlikely that Brown will support a human rights ordinance. Our best bet in that regard is that we get a more effective council this year - or that Curry beats Brown

[jerry cornwell]

^It's really, really unlikely that Brown will support a human rights ordinance. Our best bet in that regard is that we get a more effective council this year - or that Curry beats Brown

Its definitely the best bet to get a more sympathetic council this year. We have the candidate here in District 14 in Jason Tetlak. But the election of Lenny Curry? Do you really think Curry is going to support HRO? How could he do that and then get on the podium as the Mayor of Jacksonville and wave into the crowd with Sarah Palin? Rick Perry? Mitt Romney?
Again, it would be political suicide for Brown to NOT support HRO. His position on the issue isn't no as much as evasive.

[Tacachale]

Yes, Curry will support an HRO. All of his major donors, the Chamber of Commerce, and the two previous Republican mayors are pushing hard for it. Brown has already proven he won't support it.

[Non-RedNeck Westsider]

Yes, Curry will support an HRO. All of his major donors, the Chamber of Commerce, and the two previous Republican mayors are pushing hard for it. Brown has already proven he won't support it.

Brown has also proven that he won't stop one either.

When the donors holding the banner of 'Christian Values' start giving stern looks, do you think Curry's going to take a side either?

You can quote me now, "I put my trust in the decision of our city council regarding the future of this or any HRO resolution and will support whichever direction they decide to go."

[edjax]

Yes, Curry will support an HRO. All of his major donors, the Chamber of Commerce, and the two previous Republican mayors are pushing hard for it. Brown has already proven he won't support it.

What makes you believe so?  After the vote he sure did not give a ringing endorsment for it. I think his non answer was he woukd want a consensus.  For passage or defeat?  Who really knows with that type of non answer.

[spuwho]

Do we have any idea yet what this guy stands for on anything??  It is kind of sad at this point not much is known. I guess with the total lack of leadership with Brown this is what is happening. Nobody needs to come out and say want their stances are on much but just point to Browns total lack of leadership.  Seems like a slippery slope we could be headed down with little alternatives.  Sad.

Is leadership always defined by someone taking a stance?  I thought when people take stances they are considered inflexible and reflect not listening to the will of the people?

I have seen people run for office and take "stances" and are derided and shouted down as being poor leaders because of it.

So which is it?

[Tacachale]

Flexibility is a good thing. Spinelessness is not.

[edjax]

Do we have any idea yet what this guy stands for on anything??  It is kind of sad at this point not much is known. I guess with the total lack of leadership with Brown this is what is happening. Nobody needs to come out and say want their stances are on much but just point to Browns total lack of leadership.  Seems like a slippery slope we could be headed down with little alternatives.  Sad.

Is leadership always defined by someone taking a stance?  I thought when people take stances they are considered inflexible and reflect not listening to the will of the people?

I have seen people run for office and take "stances" and are derided and shouted down as being poor leaders because of it.

So which is it?

Ok, how about his position on major issues.

[Noone]

I have yet to see a Curry or Brown yard sign but Bishop is everywhere.