Election Day Live Coverage

[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.

I'll join you. I just need a week. 

You got it. 

[TheCat]

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

He does that very well. At JU graduation, Brown encouraged us to shout and clap for Jesus.

[mtraininjax]

Now I hope he proves to us he's not Rutherford. He needs to step up and not make excuses like Rutherford is notorious for.

I only Hope Curry does not give away landing rights at Everbank Field to Shad Khan, I mean, we gave him Jumbo-Trons when we could not get the potholes fixed. Maybe the citizens hired someone who can actually negotiate with Khan, rather than give it all away.

[Cheshire Cat]

Uh oh, Jefferson is taking the sour grapes route in his concession remarks.  Ugh.  Don't do this Ken. 

[Todd_Parker]

I think the most important question that we should ask ourselves right now is: what do these election results mean for a future downtown aquarium?

[Cheshire Cat]

I think the most important question that we should ask ourselves right now is: what do these election results mean for a future downtown aquarium?

Exactly, I mean does anything else matter?  lol

[hiddentrack]

Put me in the camp of not surprised Brown lost, but surprised the final vote tally wasn't closer.

[Cheshire Cat]

Now I hope he proves to us he's not Rutherford. He needs to step up and not make excuses like Rutherford is notorious for.

I only Hope Curry does not give away landing rights at Everbank Field to Shad Khan, I mean, we gave him Jumbo-Trons when we could not get the potholes fixed. Maybe the citizens hired someone who can actually negotiate with Khan, rather than give it all away.

I agree actually. One thing that Curry said that caught my attention during one of the debates was basically a statement that he would look at all proposals for the city and make sure they were as good for the city as the developer.  I want to make sure he sticks to that. 

[Kay]

I hear you Diane, but I got some Williams robo calls that were really nasty about Jefferson. 

[mtraininjax]

Did Ken Jefferson even respond to questions posed by MJ? I know Mike had a great Q&A session.

[Cheshire Cat]

Sleiman is certainly not happy with Brown loosing but he is likely already planning all the ways he can sell his vision to Curry. 

[brainstormer]

Will this be one of our more diverse city councils? 4 women? Racially more diverse? It seems like our new council will also have some strong thinkers joining Boyer, Crescimbeni, etc. I do think this cycle drew out more qualified candidates for council. I'm hopeful they can keep Curry in check.

[Non-RedNeck Westsider]

Did Ken Jefferson even respond to questions posed by MJ? I know Mike had a great Q&A session.

Nope.  He deferred to his website on at least one other request.

[mtraininjax]

Sleiman is certainly not happy with Brown loosing but he is likely already planning all the ways he can sell his vision to Curry.

Of course he is, that's what business people do, they hit a bump in the road, but keep on driving. Sleiman was bad for Hogan and then was bad for Brown. Mayoral pollsters will remember this good luck charm in the future...

[Cheshire Cat]

Curry's winning speech.  Soak it in with me he tells the crowd.  Said the mayor called him and was courteous.  Curry says he told Brown he would commit as one mayor for one city.  (Lenny, I will hold you to this statement).  Thanking his wife, kids and parents.  Thanking his business partner. I was the underdog. To the crowd, ." All of you stepped up to do what is right for Jacksonville".  Republican party stepped up an made a statement. The RNC stepped up. Robin Lumb thanks (you are losing me Lenny).  Now says it's about one people, one future.  City will be safe again.  Everyone deserves economic opportunity etc.  Thanks etc. One Jax one people, hold be accountable.  We will Lenny.  Now walk that talk.