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SJC School District to hold town halls to discuss half-cent sales tax, increased property tax referendums
Read full article: SJC School District to hold town halls to discuss half-cent sales tax, increased property tax referendumsThe St. Johns County School District will host four town halls in the upcoming weeks to talk to community members and voters about two referendums on the November ballot intended to funnel more money into the school system.
SJC wants to continue its half-cent sales tax, increase property tax to support schools, teachers. What do you think?
Read full article: SJC wants to continue its half-cent sales tax, increase property tax to support schools, teachers. What do you think?Two referendums are on the ballot to support St. Johns County schools as the area continues to see rapid growth.
What happened this week in the UK election campaign, from more betting slips to the last debate
Read full article: What happened this week in the UK election campaign, from more betting slips to the last debateThe U.K. general election on July 4 is just days away now no doubt to the relief of the party leaders who have crisscrossed the country in a grueling month of campaigning.
British prime minister sets July 4 election as his Conservatives face biggest challenge in a decade
Read full article: British prime minister sets July 4 election as his Conservatives face biggest challenge in a decadeBritish Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has set July 4 as the date for a national election as his divided and demoralized Conservative Party faces its biggest challenge to its 14-year rule.
WATCH LIVE: Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf provides update on election
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf provides update on electionCopyright 2020 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved. The Wolf administration is holding a news conference Wednesday morning to discuss Pennsylvania’s general election. Published: November 4, 2020, 10:43 am Updated: November 4, 2020, 10:50 amPublished: November 4, 2020, 10:43 am Updated: November 4, 2020, 10:50 amIf you need help with WJXT’s or WCWJ's FCC public inspection file, call (904) 393-9801.
Early voting begins Thursday in Columbia and Baker counties
Read full article: Early voting begins Thursday in Columbia and Baker countiesBAKER COUNTY, Fla. – As of Thursday morning, more than 40 million Americans have already cast their ballots for the 2020 General Election. Of those, nearly three-quarters of a million were cast by Floridians who voted early Monday and Tuesday. Voters in Baker and Columbia counties will be able to make their voices heard starting Thursday. For Baker County voters, there’s only one voting location for its 17,000 registered voters: at the Supervisor of Elections Office on North 5th Street in MacClenny. For information on elections in local counties in Northeast Florida, see our News4Jax’s Voter’s Guide.
What you need to know about early voting in Jacksonville
Read full article: What you need to know about early voting in JacksonvilleJACKSONVILLE, FLa. – Duval County Supervisor of Elections Mike Hogan said he is expecting huge crowds on Monday when the early voting period opens in Jacksonville for the 2020 General Election. Early voting locations are open seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. from Oct. 19 until Nov. 1. RELATED: Early voting in Florida: Where, when to cast ballotsThe Supervisor’s Office is preparing for a very contentious election. Boxes specially designed for mail-in ballots will be placed at all 20 early voting locations in Duval County starting at 7 a.m. Monday. "You’ll know them when you see them.”Five of those early voting locations will offer drive-through service as well, Hogan said.
Leaders speak to thousands of President Trump’s supporters ahead of Jacksonville visit
Read full article: Leaders speak to thousands of President Trump’s supporters ahead of Jacksonville visitJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Air Force One and President Donald Trump touched down Thursday in Jacksonville for a rally 40 days ahead of Election Day. “He (Trump) is a man of action, he is a deal maker and he gets things done,” Curry told the large crowd. “On Feb. 18, 2017, President Trump pulled me out of the crowd and I ran up on stage and hugged our president and he gave me the microphone and I spoke to the world. This, this is who our president is," said Gene Huber, referencing a shirt he was wearing showing Trump hugging him on stage during a rally. Trump’s Democratic opponent, former Vice President Joe Biden, sent a statement in advance of the Jacksonville rally:
Nassau County, municipal races
Read full article: Nassau County, municipal racesMany Nassau County races were settled in the Aug. 30 Republican primary. Here are the local races that will appear on the General Election ballot. Links are provided to profiles for those candidates who returned the News4Jax questionnaire. 1Should the Fernandina Beach City Charter be amended to remove certain provisions that are already covered by state law, change finance director title from to “controller” to “comptroller,” clarify certain provisions without changing the meaning, and revise certain provisions to be consistent with state law? Hilliard Town Council members (vote for up to three candidates)Jack Bailey | Lee Pickett | Kenny Sims | Patricia Webb | Jared Wollitz