A Northbank renaissance in the making

[thelakelander]

Yeah, they really screwed downtown at a point when the market was perfect for urban projects. Very glad to see this dark period in DT Jax's time, come to an end before more was detonated.

[Ken_FSU]

^^^WOW.

I thought so.  I was pretty outspoken on my thoughts on the recent election so y'all know where I stand generally with this group of characters.  Sometimes you hear things that make you second guess your original thoughts and/or instincts, but thanks for reminding me.  These people have done untold damage to this city, and downtown revitalization.

For what it's worth, there were also allegations of bullying from two Council Members:
https://www.actionnewsjax.com/news/local/jacksonville-councilman-says-he-was-threatened-by-mayors-chief-of-staff-following-disagreement/940781125/

And from at least one city staffer:
https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/local/video-watch-alleged-bullying-incident-between-mayor-currys-chief-of-staff-city-staffer/77-518431535

[jaxlongtimer]

Not only did Curry's team bully... but they also signaled a quid pro quo at times on getting things done.  I will just leave it at that.

[tufsu1]

I saw a quote from Brian Hughes recently in a related article.  He expressed concern over a project...maybe it was an article related to the Independent Life/Ambassador Hotel.

Regardless, where does he fit into all of this?  Aside from being attached to absolutely bombastic and negative campaigning for candidates very few of us think of fondly (Curry being one), is he one of those "he gotsta go" guys in the outgoing administration or is he actually a strong advocate and someone we should keep around?

Hughes was first Chief of Staff and then Chief Administrative Officer for Curry. Mayor Deegan has already announced people for those roles.

[heights unknown]

Not only did Curry's team bully... but they also signaled a quid pro quo at times on getting things done.  I will just leave it at that.

I'm glad he, Hughes is being replaced by someone from Mayor Deegan's staff. He needs and gotsta go. WHY is everyone on a power trip nowadays? It seems that if you give someone a little taste, a little thimble of power, it goes to their head. I'm glad she filed a complaint, and, I BELIEVE HER. Not because she is a female, but because it seems that Hughes is aggressive, authoritarian, over bearing, and foaming at the mouth for power and to be in charge.

[landfall]

Change the thread title to a Northbank exodus in the making.

[heights unknown]

Yep, here we go again (and again, and again); Jax AGAIN missed its window of opportunity.