After an hour-long meeting Monday, the Jacksonville City Council Rules Committee amended a piece of legislation that would have given the sheriff the power to override decisions made regarding the resolution of lawsuits that involve his officers.
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Federal judge accepts Jacksonville redistricting settlement, ending racial gerrymandering case
The federal racial gerrymandering case that upended the Jacksonville City Council’s district map, proving the city had segregated voters on the basis of race for decades, has finally ended.
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Republican Chris Miller beats Democrat Charles Garrison to win Jacksonville City Council At-Large Group 5
Republican Chris Miller won the open race for Jacksonville’s City Council At-Large Group 5, fending off Democrat Charles Garrison in the May 16 runoff.
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Joyce Morgan beats Jason Fischer as Duval’s newest property appraiser
Jacksonville City Councilwoman Joyce Morgan beat former state representative Jason Fischer Tuesday to become Jacksonville’s newest property appraiser, the constitutional office with the most control over the city’s budget.
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Democrat Tyrona Clark-Murray wins re-election over Republican Mike Muldoon for Jacksonville City Council District 9 runoff
Democrat Tyrona Clark-Murray and Republican Mike Muldoon will face off in a May 16 runoff for Jacksonville’s City Council District 9 after no candidate in the crowded race received enough of the vote to win a majority.
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Republicans Mike Gay beats Lindsey Brock for Jacksonville City Council District 2
Mike Gay beat Lindsey Brock in the Republican-on-Republican fight to represent Jacksonville City Council District 2.
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Democrat Rahman Johnson beats former Republican John Draper in Jacksonville City Council District 14
Democratic former Soil and Water Commission Supervisor Rahman Johnson beat Republican former City Councilman John Draper for Jacksonville City Council District 14 on the Westside.
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Democrat Reggie Gaffney Jr. wins re-election over Tameka Gaines Holly for Jacksonville City Council District 8
Democrats Reggie Gaffney Jr. beat Tameka Gaines Holly to preserve a family stronghold in public office, continuing to represent Jacksonville City Council District 8 on the Northside after winning a special election last year.
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Democrat Donna Deegan wins election to become Jacksonville’s first female mayor
In a historic first, Donna Deegan will be the first woman ever to serve as
mayor of Jacksonville, the 12th most populous city in the U.S.
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Republican Raul Arias wins Southeast Jacksonville’s City Council District 11 over Democrat Ramon Day
Republican business owner Raul Arias beat Democrat Ramon Day in a heated contest for Jacksonville’s City Council District 11, representing Southeast Jacksonville.