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Oh my goodness.  I had promised myself I would not watch tonight's council meeting because they frustrate me. Then I clicked on the meeting and heard what was going on.  Man oh man,  this issue about the SOE moving from Gateway to Imeson is tense, very tense.  Corinne Brown showed up to speak in support of Gateway and about "disenfranchisement" of voters.  Jerry Holland as always is composed but some have now intimated he is being untruthful, in fact some are saying not to believe him from the audience.  Surprisingly no one on council hushed them up.  Welllllllll, Denise Lee got up and unloaded on "politics" as usual on Corrine Brown and her crew.  She said for the record she had been "threatened, left out of meetings and told it was not her time to run for an open senate seat. She went after the Mayor's administration for their backdoor discussions and dealings. She said she will not vote based on race.   If there was ever a public proclamation as to the backdoor dealings of the Black power structure in Jacksonville, Denise Lee's words were it.  Truly, we will have to get a transcript of tonight's public comments to share with the public.  My jaw is hanging.  Besides the accusation of improper procedure was thrown out there regarding no RFP for site change. 

Right now Reggie Brown, following Warren Jones supports Gateway.  Now Kimberly Daniels is talking, my guess is she is for Corrine's arguments as they are buds now.  I guess I am correct as she is saying that the Gateway group has not been dealt with fairly.  Yup, it's a mess people.  So far word is this is going to go to Imeson.  My prediction if it does, Corrine will not go quietly.   
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Re: Mimi Blog, Council Meeting Lee Delivers Slapdown to Corrine Brown
« Reply #1 on: August 13, 2013, 06:26:44 PM »
Some have wanted to say the Gateway SOE is an economic driver.  Others say the new Gateway owner want's it to be a shopping center.  Jerry Holland says that there are more empty stores than ever before right now.  Some say it should remain an economic driver.  Holland points out that there is only ever 3 to 5 employees employed there.  Gaffney is now playing the race card and this isn't fair to the Gateway owner.  He talks about insensativities.
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Re: Mimi Blog, Council Meeting Lee Delivers Slapdown to Corrine Brown
« Reply #2 on: August 13, 2013, 06:29:01 PM »
Question called.  On the Ballot....Gateway bill looses 7 to 12.   
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« Reply #3 on: August 13, 2013, 06:29:43 PM »
Apparently there is yet another piece of legislation that Reggie Brown is speaking about to use against Imeson.   Standing by.....Oops.  He hands Jerry Holland a backhanded insult.  Now he is talking to African American's.  This is not going to stop our voting!  Oh my...here we go....He says all of this is not right. My guess is that Reggie Brown has further political aspirations and is showing his style off to Corrine Brown.
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« Reply #4 on: August 13, 2013, 06:32:22 PM »
Now question called for Imeson.  2013-179 .  13 yes 6 opposed.  Imeson it is.
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« Reply #5 on: August 13, 2013, 06:34:14 PM »
This is now another sizable slap down to the Brown Administration who lobbied heavily for the Gateway site. 
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Re: Mimi Blog, Council Meeting Lee Delivers Slapdown to Corrine Brown
« Reply #6 on: August 13, 2013, 06:36:52 PM »
Thank you Diane for posting, the recent pure childishness of the council members really amazes me. It feels like "small town" politics.

And you mean the Imeson site right? Or was there an Emerson option on the south side?
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Re: Mimi Blog, Council Meeting Lee Delivers Slapdown to Corrine Brown
« Reply #7 on: August 13, 2013, 06:42:53 PM »
Yes, Imeson.  There was drama and more drama tonite to be sure.   :o
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Re: Mimi Blog, Council Meeting Lee Delivers Slapdown to Corrine Brown
« Reply #8 on: August 13, 2013, 06:47:32 PM »
For those who are not aware of the inside political drama going on regarding this issue in Jacksonville, this vote clearly speaks to a change in the views of Corrine Brown's influence on local politics.  Appears to be fading.  Yup "Coco" is not going to take this sitting down.  I expect a legal challenge against the process used to get the Imeson site and lots of head knocking. 
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Re: Mini Blog, Council Meeting Lee Delivers Slapdown to Corrine Brown
« Reply #9 on: August 13, 2013, 07:14:20 PM »
wow.

Thanks Diane.

For those of us not following closely, could you give us a quick briefing of the controversy?
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Re: Mini Blog, Council Meeting Lee Delivers Slapdown to Corrine Brown
« Reply #10 on: August 13, 2013, 07:21:57 PM »
Sure, will catch up tomorrow.  :)
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Re: Mini Blog, Council Meeting Lee Delivers Slapdown to Corrine Brown
« Reply #11 on: August 13, 2013, 07:29:14 PM »
& btw, I hear great news for the shotguns.

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« Reply #12 on: August 13, 2013, 07:30:52 PM »
Indeed 2013-397 designation for shotgun houses as historic is "history".  Something about lots and lots of email.  :)
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« Reply #13 on: August 13, 2013, 07:40:03 PM »
Indeed 2013-397 designation for shotgun houses as historic is "history".  Something about lots and lots of email.  :)

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Re: Mini Blog, Council Meeting Lee Delivers Slapdown to Corrine Brown
« Reply #14 on: August 13, 2013, 09:13:25 PM »
I think going out an buying an existing urban core warehouse that has access to major bus routes makes the most sense long term. Since that wasn't an option, assuming everything holds up, Imeson does need better bus service because voter access to that site is about as limited as it can get.  Gateway also needs a makeover.  It's got great visibility to I-95 and basically anchors the Northside's largest commercial corridor.  If we can get it right, it could help spur the revitalization of the entire Norwood strip. Yet, I'm not sure that makeover is sustainable with the old JCPenney space being used as a warehouse.
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