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History in the making: Donna Deegan sworn in as first woman to lead the River City
Read full article: History in the making: Donna Deegan sworn in as first woman to lead the River CityHistory was made Saturday morning with Donna Deegan’s inauguration, making her the first woman to lead the River City.
‘We made history tonight’: Donna Deegan becomes Jacksonville’s first female mayor
Read full article: ‘We made history tonight’: Donna Deegan becomes Jacksonville’s first female mayorThe race was heated between Deegan and Republican Daniel Davis, who Deegan said called after the results were announced.
Regardless of election’s outcome, Jacksonville’s next mayor will be worth more than $1 million
Read full article: Regardless of election’s outcome, Jacksonville’s next mayor will be worth more than $1 millionNo matter who wins the May 16 election to be the next mayor of Jacksonville, the city’s next leader will have a net worth of more than $1 million, based on financial disclosure documents filed this year.
Does the fact the city is suggesting the Donna Deegan Mother’s Day run be moved until after the election concern you?
Read full article: Does the fact the city is suggesting the Donna Deegan Mother’s Day run be moved until after the election concern you?We want to know, does the fact the city is suggesting the Donna Deegan Mother’s Day run be moved until after the election concern you?
While vote-by-mail ballots are being delivered, negative TV ads continue
Read full article: While vote-by-mail ballots are being delivered, negative TV ads continueAs Jacksonville gets ready to elect a new mayor, vote by mail ballots are now being delivered and early voting begins in 24 days. But what’s been happening for some time now is the negative ads in the mayor's race, raising concern among the public and the candidates.
Jacksonville City Council At-Large Group 5
Read full article: Jacksonville City Council At-Large Group 5None of the six candidates in this race received more than 50% of the vote in the March election. The top two vote-getters, Republican Chris Miller and Democrat Charles Garrison, advance to the May runoff, which is open to all voters.
UK's Rishi Sunak says 'golden era' with China over
Read full article: UK's Rishi Sunak says 'golden era' with China overBritish Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has declared that the U_K_’s “golden era” of ties with China was over in his first major speech on foreign policy, and described China’s growing authoritarianism as a “systemic challenge to our values and interests.”.
Your Voice Matters: What do you think is the biggest challenge facing the next Jacksonville mayor?
Read full article: Your Voice Matters: What do you think is the biggest challenge facing the next Jacksonville mayor?The midterm election is over and the race for Jacksonville mayor is already heating up. There are 9 people vying for the top job in Jacksonville.
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Fernandina’s first and only African American mayor passes away
Read full article: Fernandina’s first and only African American mayor passes awayCharles Albert sat on the City Commission for eighteen years and served as Mayor in 1978. NASSAU COUNTY, Fla. – The Honorable Charles L. Albert, Fernandina’s first and only African American mayor, passed away on Sunday. Mr. Albert sat on the City Commission for 18 years and served as mayor in 1978. “This will provide an opportunity for Mayor Albert to be formerly honored and remembered at the Feb. 2 City Commission meeting,” the City of Fernandina Beach said. The City of Fernandina Beach Government listed these ten fun facts about Mr. Albert in 2018: