You picked a fine time to raise taxes, Mayor Curry
As the Democrats in the House of Representatives in DC clapped for joy at the passing of the $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill, Mayor Curry was campaigning his way through the City Council and other people of importance about increasing the gas tax by 6 cents a gallon. So the Dems are clapping as they […]
Spending plan has a wealth of information
City budgets contain a lot of information useful to the taxpayer. You can see where the money comes from and where it goes, in detail. You also can determine the total cost of local government, which today is somewhere north of $6 billion. Because local reporters have been well-trained by politicians and bureaucrats they invariably […]
Survey says: City of Fernandina uses abusive tactics against residents and contractors
Last week Eye on Jacksonville looked into complaints by residents and contractors. We noted that the Chamber of Commerce had gotten wind of these complaints and posted a survey to see if the rumors were true. The Chamber deserves a big WINK for taking the lead on this issue. You can read our post about […]
Survey says: City of Fernandina uses abusive tactics against residents and contractors
Last week Eye on Jacksonville looked into complaints by residents and contractors. We noted that the Chamber of Commerce had gotten wind of these complaints and posted a survey to see if the rumors were true. The Chamber deserves a big WINK for taking the lead on this issue. You can read our post about […]
City is losing the septic tank battle
With all the focus on infrastructure needs in the city, Eye on Jacksonville has been trying to find out what has been done in the past and what needs to be done in the future, as well as the cost. We have had some success. Recently, we learned that 6,600 septic tanks have been taken […]
A look at Fernandina: Is it too difficult to build or live there?
Maybe Fernandina Beach needs an Eye on them? From the looks of some “Stinky” building department activities, we just might need to expand! Jack Knocke, founder of Common Sense Fernandina Beach, shared his frustration with Eye on Jacksonville about the City of Fernandina Beach, his hometown. Jack, a business consultant, moved to the island with […]
A look at Fernandina: Is it too difficult to build or live there?
Maybe Fernandina Beach needs an Eye on them? From the looks of some “Stinky” building department activities, we just might need to expand! Jack Knocke, founder of Common Sense Fernandina Beach, shared his frustration with Eye on Jacksonville about the City of Fernandina Beach, his hometown. Jack, a business consultant, moved to the island with […]
Another costly project is launched by city officials
Jacksonville is peering into a very expensive future. Although the taxpayers have spent billions on infrastructure over the past 25 years, they face many billions more. Estimates are flying around: $2 billion for sewers and septic tank removal, a billion more for drainage. And, now: untold millions for “resiliency” – a term that is used […]
Some Winks, Some Stinks and Me Thinks
News moves fast and furious and when you are busy with taking care of clients, it can be tough to share our thoughts quickly. I have saved a few news worthy items and got around to them today. Here are a few Winks that need to be given: Locally: Lori Boyer of the DIA presented […]
Downtown Development: Do we have a plan? Fingers crossed!
Eye on Jacksonville has been asking to see a master plan for Jacksonville’s downtown. We have written a couple of posts about the need for a downtown Master Plan instead of the piecemeal projects we have seen in the past. Rumor has it there might be one on the table. The Downtown Investment Authority (DIA) […]