Doing nothing can be doing something bad
Every day the collapse of Social Security and Medicare gets closer, and the only people who can do anything do nothing. With 14.4 percent of the residents of Jacksonville over 65 and thousands more nearing that number, it is of interest to the area. Eye on Jacksonville asked U.S. Rep. Aaron Bean why Congress continues […]
Protect your property against scammers
Did you know Duval County has set up a Property Fraud Alert system designed to protect property owners from fraudulent activities related to their property titles. The rising threat of mortgage fraud and identity theft has left many victims unaware that their property or identity has been stolen. While Property Fraud Alert cannot prevent fraud […]
Local CPA is questioning figures in the Jaguars lease
Mayor Donna Deegan and members of the City Council have been asked to do a financial analysis of the proposed lease with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Jack Meeks, a certified public accountant, noted: The city’s pension liability is approximately $3 billion and growing at approximately $200 million annually before further increases are anticipated in the stadium […]
City to study a problem it has been making worse for years
Already committed to spending billions of dollars on replacing septic tanks that may or may not need replacement, Jacksonville is going to study the problem. This is one of the biggest political scams in years. First, it is based on a lie: that proponents of consolidation promised it would be done. They did not. Secondly, […]
Mayor is having ups and downs
One Wink and one Stink for Mayor Donna Deegan today. First, she should be applauded for her new Dashboard on the city’s website. Currently, it doesn’t have a whole lot of useful information, but it has the potential to display quick facts the public can use. In its present form it provides numbers pertaining to […]
Extra! Extra! Read all about it! The search finally is over!
In what seemed like the longest superintendent search ever… is finally over. This morning a united school board voted 7-0 to move forward with Christopher Bernier as Duval County Public Schools’ next superintendent. Out of the finalists, the board all agreed Bernier is the best choice for the leadership position. I am grateful the board […]
Every vote counts
When the Duval County School Board chooses a new superintendent Thursday May 23, the vote will likely be close. Three liberal members on the seven-member board probably will vote for a progressive from Virginia, Daniel Smith. Three others are likely to vote for a Florida educator, Christopher Bernier, former superintendent of the Lee County school […]
Memorial Day: Let us honor those who paid the ultimate price
Memorial Day is not simply a holiday; it is a day to show deep respect and gratitude for the courageous individuals who answered the call of duty and made the ultimate sacrifice. These heroes, from every branch of the military, exemplify the true meaning of service and devotion to our nation. In the words of […]
JEA joins sun worshippers
Jacksonville’s utility company is expanding its use of solar power in order to reduce carbon emissions. Nor is it clear how the gesture is in any way meaningful even if you believe less carbon is beneficial. It certainly is not to plants and trees that depend on carbon. From 2005 to last year, the JEA […]
Half the equation is known
Finally, the taxpayers have learned what the honor of continuing to have a professional football team would cost them over the next three decades. Now they must ask themselves, is it worth it? A lot of numbers were thrown around during the presentation at the City Council, but a lot of questions are left. One […]