Seriously? Glorious Johnson To Endorse Mike Hogan for Mayor.

[Diane Melendez]

One subnote for the record.  Mullaney did not contact her for support, nor would he have gotten it.  That sentiment comes with the experiences and knowledge of her insider experiences and who and what is driving Mullaney. 

[Diane Melendez]

Stephen, is there a way to edit typo's on this site?  I always find a few I make after I have posted.  LOL

[stephendare]

absolutely.  just click 'modify' on the upper right hand of your post.

[Diane Melendez]

Thank you sir!   

[tufsu1]

Does she support the Ethics office?  You bet she does. 

interesting, because this is something Hogan says everywhere he goes that should be cut

[Diane Melendez]

Believe me Glorious knows that and has already spoken to Hogan's folks about the issue of Ethics.  In order to go forward in balance, whomever becomes Mayor of Jacksonville must restore public trust.  The history of questionable ethics in this city goes way too deep to dismantle a local Ethics office right now.  The thinking of some was that the local Ethics office was redundant to the State office.  It is not and anyone who has ever experienced what happens at the State level and their process, knows it is often farcical and comes with veiled threats of prosecution against anyone "they" feel has logged an improper complaint. This is why Councilwoman Johnson worked so hard on the recent legislation regarding ethics and our city charter.

I honestly don't know of a single candidate who would fit the wish list of each and every individual in Jacksonville.  What is important is whether or not a candidate is willing to revisit issues and in some cases reverse a stance if the facts are compelling enough.

[Kay]

Well, Mike Hogan voted against Riverside Avondale becoming a historic district and later after it had passed, tried to get it repealed.  Is he willing to reconsider that?

[mfc]

Glorious has been a champion of the ethics commission! She fished what I ( matt carlucci) started when I created the Jacksonville ethics commission back in the early 90's. Now she is endorsing the one candidate who wants to disband the ethics commission. I have heard mike hogan say this twice ( in disbelief) . Therefore I just do not understand her endorsement of mike hogan. To say it is a duplication of the states ethics commission is a total lack of understanding of the 2 roles. I really like glorious but am very disappointed in her endorsement of someone who will disband a local watchdog commission. she had done a great job of putting the teeth in this commission so badly needed. Too bad, a bad decision in my opinion. He will disband a commission that will better ensure good toft. Matt carlucci. Ps, say it's not so!!

[stephendare]

Glorious has been a champion of the ethics commission! She fished what I ( matt carlucci) started when I created the Jacksonville ethics commission back in the early 90's. Now she is endorsing the one candidate who wants to disband the ethics commission. I have heard mike hogan say this twice ( in disbelief) . Therefore I just do not understand her endorsement of mike hogan. To say it is a duplication of the states ethics commission is a total lack of understanding of the 2 roles. I really like glorious but am very disappointed in her endorsement of someone who will disband a local watchdog commission. she had done a great job of putting the teeth in this commission so badly needed. Too bad, a bad decision in my opinion. He will disband a commission that will better ensure good toft. Matt carlucci. Ps, say it's not so!!

Well, Im not disappointed in Glorious, because I always expect to be surprised by her.  And I have a real affection both for her and for contrarians in general.

I do think that the endorsement itself is ludicrous, and hope that no one alive is swayed to make a decision in Hogan's favor as a result of her endorsement.

Shelton Hull managed to make a similar mistake when he endorsed Ralph Nader and exhorted dems to vote for him out of protest from the pages of Folio during the 2000 election and Bush was the result. 

And while I am thrilled with Dianne for stepping up to the plate and discussing the endorsement on the site, I do have to say that I have a difference of opinion with her on the subject of gay and lesbian teenagers and equality or women's rights.  Those issues tend to be written large locally rather than federally and it really does matter who the local leadership is when it comes to how they are handled.

But it is merely a speedbump in an otherwise affectionate relationship with Glorious.  She has the right (and the responsibility) to endorse and advocate anyone that it pops into her head to support.

Mike is a principled and consistent man, and in an era of plenty and abundance, I would seriously have to consider voting for him.

But this is not that era.

[mfc]

Mike hogan said emphatically at 2 forums , that  he actually showed up for, that he will eliminate the ethics commission as a waste of tax payers money. I will fight that assault on good government  tooth and nail and win!! The wrong here will fail and The right will prevail!! You might want to think about his stand on this before you cast your vote!! Audrey Moran supports a strong ethics commission. We must elect statesmen  and women, not politicians. Think about the distrust in government. This lack of trust is palpable. It makes no sense to disband this group, and oh by the way, the savings would be minimal and not enough to save the taxpayers more than a nickel on property tax bill. I will go to the mat on this and thought I could count on glorious to join me. Not so sure now. This is so disappointing.    Matt carlucci

[stephendare]

An attack on good government?  Did he seriously say that?

What on earth can he possibly mean by such a preposterous statement?  An ethics board guarantees good government.

That is very distressing to me personally as well Matt.

Where does this kind of crazy talk come from?

[Timkin]

Thank you sir!   

Hey Diane !!!!!!  Glad you came on and commented on the topic.  I have to admit I was pretty thrown by this as well.  Hope all is well with you , and Ms Glorious.

[Jimmy]

Where does this kind of crazy talk come from?

From the same guy who is at this moment scolding the President of the United States on twitter.

I kid you not.

[Timkin]

Interesting....

[JeffreyS]

Well it is probably a good move if you look at the Rick Scott election.  He robbed old people wouldn't deny it and was elected here on the basis of bashing Obama.