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Warren Jones

Warren Jones

Posted on 16 January 2011

Name: Mr. Warren Jones

Office Sought: City Council District 9

Contested Race: No

Ordinance Explanation
Voted
2007-836 Stormwater (Tax) Fee in 2007 authorization
Y
2007-838 JEA utility (Tax) Franchise Fee 2007 Authorization
Y
2008-129 Voted to implement the 3 new taxes in 2007
N
2008-555 Voted for budget requiring 3 new taxes in 2007
N
Times Union
7/27/2009		 Voted in finance committee to raise taxes in 2009
n/a
WOKV
7/28/2009		 Voted to raise property tax above current level in 2009
Y
2009-512 Voted for 2009 budget
Y
2008-0983 Voted to make corrections officers pension 20 yrs versus 30 yrs
Y
2010-217 Voted for Trail Ridge contract
Y
2010-446 Garbage Tax increase $21.8 million
Y
2010-554 increase millage rate 9%
Y
2010-557 voted for 2010 budget
Y
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Reginald Brown

Reginald Brown

Posted on 16 January 2011

Name: Mr. Reginald Brown

Office Sought: City Council District 10

Contested Race: No

Ordinance Explanation
Voted
2007-836 Stormwater (Tax) Fee in 2007 authorization
Y
2007-838 JEA utility (Tax) Franchise Fee 2007 Authorization
Y
2008-129 Voted to implement the 3 new taxes in 2007
n/a
2008-555 Voted for budget requiring 3 new taxes in 2007
n/a
Times Union
7/27/2009		 Voted in finance committee to raise taxes in 2009
n/a
WOKV
7/28/2009		 Voted to raise property tax above current level in 2009
Y
2009-512 Voted for 2009 budget
Y
2008-0983 Voted to make corrections officers pension 20 yrs versus 30 yrs
Y
2010-217 Voted for Trail Ridge contract
Y
2010-446 Garbage Tax increase $21.8 million
Y
2010-554 increase millage rate 9%
Y
2010-557 voted for 2010 budget
Y
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Denise Lee

Denise Lee

Posted on 16 January 2011

Name: Ms. Denise Lee

Office Sought: City Council District 8

Contested Race: No

Ordinance Explanation
Voted
2007-836 Stormwater (Tax) Fee in 2007 authorization
N
2007-838 JEA utility (Tax) Franchise Fee 2007 Authorization
n/a
2008-129 Voted to implement the 3 new taxes in 2007
N
2008-555 Voted for budget requiring 3 new taxes in 2007
N
Times Union
7/27/2009		 Voted in finance committee to raise taxes in 2009
n/a
WOKV
7/28/2009		 Voted to raise property tax above current level in 2009
N
2009-512 Voted for 2009 budget
n/a
2008-0983 Voted to make corrections officers pension 20 yrs versus 30 yrs
Y
2010-217 Voted for Trail Ridge contract
N
2010-446 Garbage Tax increase $21.8 million
Y
2010-554 increase millage rate 9%
N
2010-557 voted for 2010 budget
N
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Don Redman

Don Redman

Posted on 16 January 2011

Name: Mr. Don Redman

Office Sought: City Council District 4

Contested Race: No

Ordinance Explanation
Voted
2007-836 Stormwater (Tax) Fee in 2007 authorization
N
2007-838 JEA utility (Tax) Franchise Fee 2007 Authorization
Y
2008-129 Voted to implement the 3 new taxes in 2007
N
2008-555 Voted for budget requiring 3 new taxes in 2007
Y
Times Union
7/27/2009		 Voted in finance committee to raise taxes in 2009
Y
WOKV
7/28/2009		 Voted to raise property tax above current level in 2009
Y
2009-512 Voted for 2009 budget
Y
2008-0983 Voted to make corrections officers pension 20 yrs versus 30 yrs
Y
2010-217 Voted for Trail Ridge contract
Y
2010-446 Garbage Tax increase $21.8 million
Y
2010-554 increase millage rate 9%
N
2010-557 voted for 2010 budget
N

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Stephen Joost

Stephen Joost

Posted on 16 January 2011

Name: Mr. Stephen Joost

Office Sought: City Council Group 3

Contested Race: No

Ordinance Explanation
Voted
2007-836 Stormwater (Tax) Fee in 2007 authorization
Y
2007-838 JEA utility (Tax) Franchise Fee 2007 Authorization
Y
2008-129 Voted to implement the 3 new taxes in 2007
Y
2008-555 Voted for budget requiring 3 new taxes in 2007
Y
Times Union
7/27/2009		 Voted in finance committee to raise taxes in 2009
Y
WOKV
7/28/2009		 Voted to raise property tax above current level in 2009
Y
2009-512 Voted for 2009 budget
Y
2008-0983 Voted to make corrections officers pension 20 yrs versus 30 yrs
Y
2010-217 Voted for Trail Ridge contract
Y
2010-446 Garbage Tax increase $21.8 million
Y
2010-554 increase millage rate 9%
Y
2010-557 voted for 2010 budget
Y
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John Crescimbeni

John Crescimbeni

Posted on 16 January 2011

Name: Mr. John Crescimbeni

Office Sought: City Council Group 2

Contested Race: Yes

Ordinance Explanation
Voted
2007-836 Stormwater (Tax) Fee in 2007 authorization
n/a
2007-838 JEA utility (Tax) Franchise Fee 2007 Authorization
n/a
2008-129 Voted to implement the 3 new taxes in 2007
n/a
2008-555 Voted for budget requiring 3 new taxes in 2007
n/a
Times Union
7/27/2009		 Voted in finance committee to raise taxes in 2009
N
WOKV
7/28/2009		 Voted to raise property tax above current level in 2009
N
2009-512 Voted for 2009 budget
Y
2008-0983 Voted to make corrections officers pension 20 yrs versus 30 yrs
n/a
2010-217 Voted for Trail Ridge contract
N
2010-446 Garbage Tax increase $21.8 million
Y
2010-554 increase millage rate 9%
N
2010-557 voted for 2010 budget
N
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Ray Holt

Ray Holt

Posted on 16 January 2011

Name: Mr. Ray Holt

Office Sought: City Council District 11

Contested Race: Yes

Ordinance Explanation
Voted
2007-836 Stormwater (Tax) Fee in 2007 authorization
Y
2007-838 JEA utility (Tax) Franchise Fee 2007 Authorization
Y
2008-129 Voted to implement the 3 new taxes in 2007
Y
2008-555 Voted for budget requiring 3 new taxes in 2007
Y
Times Union
7/27/2009		 Voted in finance committee to raise taxes in 2009
Y
WOKV
7/28/2009		 Voted to raise property tax above current level in 2009
N
2009-512 Voted for 2009 budget
Y
2008-0983 Voted to make corrections officers pension 20 yrs versus 30 yrs
Y
2010-217 Voted for Trail Ridge contract
Y
2010-446 Garbage Tax increase $21.8 million
Y
2010-554 increase millage rate 9%
N
2010-557 voted for 2010 budget
Y
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Johnny Gaffney

Johnny Gaffney

Posted on 16 January 2011

Name: Dr. Johnny Gaffney

Office Sought: City Council District 7

Contested Race: Yes

Ordinance Explanation
Voted
2007-836 Stormwater (Tax) Fee in 2007 authorization
Y
2007-838 JEA utility (Tax) Franchise Fee 2007 Authorization
Y
2008-129 Voted to implement the 3 new taxes in 2007
Y
2008-555 Voted for budget requiring 3 new taxes in 2007
Y
Times Union
7/27/2009		 Voted in finance committee to raise taxes in 2009
n/a
WOKV
7/28/2009		 Voted to raise property tax above current level in 2009
N
2009-512 Voted for 2009 budget
Y
2008-0983 Voted to make corrections officers pension 20 yrs versus 30 yrs
Y
2010-217 Voted for Trail Ridge contract
Y
2010-446 Garbage Tax increase $21.8 million
Y
2010-554 increase millage rate 9%
Y
2010-557 voted for 2010 budget
Y
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William Bishop

William Bishop

Posted on 16 January 2011

Name: Mr. William Bishop

Office Sought: City Council District 2

Contested Race: Yes

Ordinance Explanation
Voted
2007-836 Stormwater (Tax) Fee in 2007 authorization
N
2007-838 JEA utility (Tax) Franchise Fee 2007 Authorization
Y
2008-129 Voted to implement the 3 new taxes in 2007
N
2008-555 Voted for budget requiring 3 new taxes in 2007
Y
Times Union
7/27/2009		 Voted in finance committee to raise taxes in 2009
N
WOKV
7/28/2009		 Voted to raise property tax above current level in 2009
N
2009-512 Voted for 2009 budget
Y
2008-0983 Voted to make corrections officers pension 20 yrs versus 30 yrs
Y
2010-217 Voted for Trail Ridge contract
N
2010-446 Garbage Tax increase $21.8 million
Y
2010-554 increase millage rate 9%
N
2010-557 voted for 2010 budget
N
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Richard Clark

Richard Clark

Posted on 16 January 2011

Name: Mr. Richard Clark

Office Sought: City Council District 3

Contested Race: Yes

Ordinance Explanation
Voted
2007-836 Stormwater (Tax) Fee in 2007 authorization
N
2007-838 JEA utility (Tax) Franchise Fee 2007 Authorization
Y
2008-129 Voted to implement the 3 new taxes in 2007
N
2008-555 Voted for budget requiring 3 new taxes in 2007
N
Times Union
7/27/2009		 Voted in finance committee to raise taxes in 2009
N
WOKV
7/28/2009		 Voted to raise property tax above current level in 2009
N
2009-512 Voted for 2009 budget
Y
2008-0983 Voted to make corrections officers pension 20 yrs versus 30 yrs
n/a
2010-217 Voted for Trail Ridge contract
Y
2010-446 Garbage Tax increase $21.8 million
Y
2010-554 increase millage rate 9%
N
2010-557 voted for 2010 budget
N
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Out of Control County Courthouse Costs

The original cost of the new county courthouse was supposed to be $190 million, but it soon ballooned up to $400 million before it was finally approved at $350 million by the City Council.

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Following the property tax reductions enacted by the Florida legislature, Mayor Peyton and the City Council rolled back needed tax relief by imposing three new costly and regressive fees on Jacksonville taxpayers.

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What do you get when you join a poorly drawn up contract with lax oversight of the downtown riverfront project by the city? $36.5 million spent, no downtown park and riverwalk and a black eye for the JEDC.