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The JTA Crisis Deserves Answers, Not Name-Calling
There are moments in government when yesterday’s uncomfortable questions become today’s very uncomfortable headlines. Jacksonville Transportation Authority is having one of those moments. JTA is now confronting major financial problems that are forcing painful decisions involving employees, riders, services and taxpayers. And those developments raise an equally serious question: Was anybody warning us? Yes. Her…
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Jerry Holland unveils free exhibit showcasing how democracy was built
As America marks its 250th anniversary, Duval County is opening a window into the often-unseen work that keeps democracy functioning. A new free exhibition, “Democracy Starts Here: From Ballots to Belonging,” explores how democracy is built at the local level and highlights the role of local election offices, poll workers, election officials, and voters in…
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JTA’s Chickens Come Home to Roost
According to a source familiar with the plans, the Jacksonville Transportation Authority intends to “cease passenger operations” for the Skyway Express on November 1. And that’s only the horrifying beginning. JTA is also expected to park its $65 million NAVI program and eliminate as many as 194 positions — 44 administrative jobs and another 150…