Live blogging the vote for 2012-296, human rights ordinance.

[avonjax]

There I go name calling again.
I swear everyone I am really a nice person.
I have met several people who frequent this site and they will vouch for me. (I guess/hope.)

[Tacachale]

I'm curious, have other southern cities had to go through this many hoops to pass a bill like this?

That's a good question. In Florida they certainly have by and large, I expect the rest of the south will be similar. The extent of resistance has varied depending on the locality. As such every city's ordinance is a bit different, as they've been tweaked to get it to pass (as we've done here). We are way behind the curve, however, way behind.

[Tacachale]

There I go name calling again.
I swear everyone I am really a nice person.
I have met several people who frequent this site and they will vouch for me. (I guess/hope.)

I wouldn't sweat it. Redman is pretty extraordinary in his capacity to embarrass the city.

[Timkin]

There I go name calling again.
I swear everyone I am really a nice person.
I have met several people who frequent this site and they will vouch for me. (I guess/hope.)

I don't know that Ive met you, but Id like to.  I think your assessment of Daniels is pretty much on the mark.

It is so incredibly sad that this City has the potential it has, and is kept in the dark ages and manipulated by the like of these individuals who probably take great pride in discrimination. 

It is a lesson to me to be far more active come next election cycle and do my level best to see to it that they do not continue to be voted in.

While I do like CM Lumb,  that he would even be reluctant on this bill is sad.  He sure didn't mind the gay community casting their vote FOR him . But now that hes in , its okay to slap them in the face.

 I expected as much of Redman and Daniels .

CM Jones  will always have my respect.  He tried his best and stood in our corner. My hat is off to the man.

[fsquid]

so what is the status of the bill now after the 2-3 against vote?

[Jimmy]

so what is the status of the bill now after the 2-3 against vote?

The bill was approved in two committees yesterday by 4-3 vote in each committee.  And of course it failed today in one committee by a vote of 3-2.  The good news is, because the bill was heard by all of its committees and voted upon, it is now discharged from all three committees and is ready for its final vote at the full council meeting August 15.

if people want to help out in anyway, now would be a good time to email your council representatives and tell them to please vote in favor of 2012–296.

Thank you, AshleyLauren, for the good words. I wasn't offended by Mr. Redman today. That ship has long since sailed.

[vicupstate]

I wasn't offended by Mr. Redman today. That ship has long since sailed.

Well, you can be re-offended, can't you?

The thing is, you told him the very thing that he wanted to hear (regarding the Boy Scouts), but because it was the opinion of a gay man, it was not legitimate.  Says a lot about him as a person, but nothing new.

[Jimmy]

That's a fair point, but I think my bar for being offended has been set pretty high over the last couple months by some of these city council members. 

What a frustrating process.

[Dionna]

Redmond lives downtown and runs unopposed so he continues to win by default, and Daniels someone who lives in her district needs to run against her. As long as it's the same ole same ole council in there year after it will continue to be a city that continues to move backwards

[Charles Hunter]

Fortunately, Redman is term-limited, and can't run next time around; same with Clay.  Although I will be surprised if Yarborough doesn't run for Legislature.

[Timkin]

Fortunately, Redman is term-limited, and can't run next time around; same with Clay.  Although I will be surprised if Yarborough doesn't run for Legislature.

Well there is at least a little bit of a silver lining. 

[AshleyLauren]

I wasn't offended by Mr. Redman today. That ship has long since sailed.

Well, you can be re-offended, can't you?

The thing is, you told him the very thing that he wanted to hear (regarding the Boy Scouts), but because it was the opinion of a gay man, it was not legitimate.  Says a lot about him as a person, but nothing new.

Jimmy, if only we all had your sensibilities, but I agree with Vicupstate here. I swear he almost said, "Can I hear from a straight man?" Not, "Can I hear from the other man?". If I had been you I would have stood right there and waited for the other guys and when it was duplicated ask Mr. Redman if the straight answer sufficed?? Not to tell you how to feel. It really upset me though. That he is that ridiculous of human being. That he is that rude, ignorant, and down right despicable, and that he is allowed to represent the city of Jacksonville. His entire district should hide in their homes.

[Jimmy]

If anyone would like to show support, we're having a friends and family rally this afternoon from 6:30p - 8:00p at Memorial Park.

Would be glad to welcome our friends to the urban core to show support for a more inclusive Jacksonville.  The vote Wednesday will be close.

https://www.facebook.com/events/252973074819947/

[Jimmy]

Today's the day.  The Council vote on 2012-296 is expected to happen this afternoon. 

If you'd like to make one last push to help us, check out the link below.  5 easy steps to email the whole council a final message of support.

http://jimmymidyette.com/post/29428689529/296-closing

[fsquid]

so this is the end game?  Pass or fail today, right?