Election Guide: Council-At-Large Group Four (Jacksonville 2011)

This guide is for Council-At-Large Group Four (Jacksonville 2011).

The three candidates and their platforms:

1) Greg Anderson (Republican)

• Works for EverBank.
• A certified cash manager.
• Masters of Art.
• "25 years as a veteran of the financial services industry."

Sources: http://www.votegreganderson.com/index.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vv9w7R28lqM&feature=youtube_gdata

http://www.news4jax.com/duval-county-elections/26916593/detail.html

2) Juan M. Diaz (Republican)

• Graduated from the University of Florida Levin College of Law.
• Was an attorney with CSX.
• "Founding Board Member of Jacksonville Chamber's Young Professionals program (2005-06).
• An "obstacle to job growth" includes the "new fees and increased JEA rates."
• More investment in JaxPort and the Cecil Commerce Center.
• Supports the "relocation of a nuclear carrier to Mayport."
• Wants to increase "efforts to improve code enforcement."
• Supports salary reductions for City Council members.
• Supports privatizing services including "right-of-way maintenance and Motor Pool services."
• Supports zero baseline budgeting.
• Supports "eliminating the pension for Council members."
• Reform pension plans by focusing on incoming employees only.
• He currently works for a company that "makes body armor and other law enforcement products."
• Endorsed by the Concerned Taxpayers of Duval County.

Sources: http://www.diaz4jax.com/index.html

http://www.news4jax.com/duval-county-elections/26916593/detail.html

3) Jim Robinson (Republican)

• U.S. Army veteran.
• Served as a Committee Member for the Jacksonville Journey.
• M.B.A. from UNF.
• Opposes "an increase in the millage rate."
• Supports an audit of the city budget.
• "Privatizing government services should be considered for many public services."
• Supports the JEDC.
• Supports "an elected School Board."
• Has taught Sunday School at his church for 17 years.
• Supports increased investments in our city parks.
• Regarding the Jaguars: "We need a Plan B in the drawer because the city cannot be held hostage to potentially unreasonable demands for the franchise to stay."
• Has lived in Jacksonville for over 30 years.

Sources: http://www.votejimrobinson.com/

http://www.news4jax.com/duval-county-elections/26916593/detail.html