by Bruce Garrett
A Few Minutes with the Mayor, February 2012
Looking at the scene in City Hall...I pictured a railroad terminal and switching yard...
On Being Politically Incorrect – by Mayor Paul Becker
I have finally come to the conclusion that in the eyes of some citizens, I must be… I hate to admit it… politically incorrect...
On Being a Mayor – by Mayor, Paul Becker
Age does not necessarily bring wisdom...
My Word on the Matter – by Mayor Paul Becker
The topic of the MRA land swap proposal was once again introduced to the City Council...
Jacksonville – A Living History – by Mayor Paul Becker
Our task is to hold on the elements of space, design and use...
A Few Minutes with the Mayor – by Paul Becker
Driving Through Town…
A Few Minutes with the Mayor – by Paul Becker
ON CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
Last month I wrote of the many citizen volunteers who devote their time, their resources, and their energy, to our city. Naturally, not every one has the time to devote to commissions or committees, or for that matter […]
A Few Minutes With The Mayor April 2011- by Paul Becker
The other day, Turner Classic Movies ran a 1930’s film titled COME AND GET IT. The film starred Edward Arnold and Joel McCrea. I knew Joel, and had even had him and his beautiful wife, Frances Dee, to dinner once. So, I decided to watch the film. A major fiction writer of the day, Edna […]
A Few Minutes with the Mayor
This October 19th, Jacksonville celebrates its official 150th birthday. The Sesquicentennial Jubilee held September 17-25th was a prelude to Jacksonville’s actual date of incorporation...