Election Day Live Coverage

[Non-RedNeck Westsider]

With Brown out and Curry in, I suppose there are two choices:

A.  Pout and pounce at every 'I told you so' moment.

or

B.  Follow Curry's own advice and hold him accountable for every decision he makes as mayor.


I'll be firmly in the 'B' column while not missing a chance to jump to the 'A'! 

[Cheshire Cat]

My guess is that we will see a recount in the Brown/Lockett Felder race as well the numbers are very close.  For those who don't really know local politics, we may have dodged a bullet with Lockett/Felder.

[CityLife]

One of the most important powers the Mayor has is the ability to appoint departmental directors and other key positions. Poor appointments were a big contributor of Brown's downfall imo. Hopefully, Curry can get some proper talent in key city positions.

[Kay]

Well, if he remains under Delaney's tutelage...we may do okay.

He has a lot of good advisors, he just needs to listen to him. The same was true of Brown.

Who are Curry's advisors?

[Cheshire Cat]

think back to the peyton years, diane.  Every year there was a decrease in public funding.

The first increases in cultural funding came under Brown.

Indeed but the cultural establishment has grown in voice and presence.  Let's hope he sees that.

[Cheshire Cat]

Brown, congratulates Curry, thanks his wife and kids. Thanks his pastor. Thanks supporters those who supported him from beginning to end.  Says nothing about recent converts.

[mtraininjax]

With Brown out and Curry in, I suppose there are two choices:

A.  Pout and pounce at every 'I told you so' moment.

or

B.  Follow Curry's own advice and hold him accountable for every decision he makes as mayor.


I'll be firmly in the 'B' column while not missing a chance to jump to the 'A'!

Redemption for 4 years of what-ifs. With Hogan as the Supervisor of Elections, this is one happy Democrat!

[Cheshire Cat]

Brown thanks campaign team, thanks his group at city hall saying they put Jacksonville first and repeats his campaign bullets.

[Jax native]

Given how close the numbers for the mayor and sheriff line up, however,.....

Its not the usual thing.

I think that Lenny got elected partially because of Mike Williams popularity.   

Lenny won because Brown was a weak leader for to much of his tenure.  He was not a strong incumbent and the result is that he lost to a guy who basically didn't say too much for most of his campaign but just the fact that he offered a change was enough for many.  I have repeatedly stated I was conflicted about this race.  As it stands now it is my sincere hope that Curry moves from the far right and embraces Jacksonville as a varied whole where everyone's civil rights matter along with their safety and lifestyle.  Fingers crossed in a big way.

hes not that breed of guy Diane. I wish he was, but he isn't.

Hes a vindictive petty spirited person, and we've got four years of this guy.

There is a lot that won't get done now, and you can kiss the cultural spending good bye.

We shall see soon enough.  I am thinking Curry will recognize that the cultural assets of this city have been a driver behind so many of the good things currently happening. I bet Khan is thinking he has to start from square one with a new mayor whose main supporter in the person of Rummell is not one of his favorite people.

What many don't realize, Rummell and Khan are NOT enemies.  In fact they both threw money at Kim Daniels for her City Council race.  They are not against each other, only they both need City Council for votes on planning, improvements, and developing land.  Brown 7 Curry are much more apart than these two.  Politics make strange bed fellows. 

[mtraininjax]

repeats his campaign bullets.

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN

[Cheshire Cat]

Brown is definitely in shock and down beat.  Telling the people of Jacksonville he will be there from him. Says he is blessed to live in a city that believes in opportunity for all and now thanks Jesus Christ.

[TheCat]

I wanted Brown to stay in office because more people would be watch dogs. Now that Curry is in, we'll check out for four years to see how he performs.

I'm disheartened with how Curry won. This victory validates a lot of unpleasant campaign tactics.

Our political environment is now more vitriolic as a result.

Curry's campaign was simply disrespectful to our city.

[Cheshire Cat]

Now Brown has turned into a preacher.  Praise Jesus etc.   He is now finished with his statement.  He has conceded defeat.

[Cheshire Cat]

I wanted Brown to stay in office because more people would be watch dogs. Now that Curry is in, we'll check out for four years to see how he performs.

I'm disheartened with how Curry won. This victory validates a lot of unpleasant campaign tactics.

Our political environment is now more vitriolic as a result.

Curry's campaign was simply disrespectful to our city.

Not me.  I will be watching from day one.  lol  As I said, I will give him a chance.

[JeffreyS]

NRW I am going to be in column A tonight perhaps tomorrow  then try to move to B.

Hats off to Curry the lies about firing cops and borrowing money for the pension worked. I asked 10 people at work today they all believed them and didn't even realize there was any doubt.  I guess the shift from gate parkway to downtown is over. Likely the city spending to get sports is over as well.

Thumbs down to Brown thought he could spend no money and the GOP would reward him. Thats just what you say for the GOP in actuality you have to give lots of money to their fat cats to keep their support.  He in the end was as weak as his critics say.

Lets all hope we can limit the damage Curry will likely do. Will best serve by staying out of the way of the Council.