Keeping It Local is a series hosted by the Jacksonville Young Democrats where we interview local candidates and elected officials about the issues that matter. One of our goals is to create opportunities for voters in Jacksonville to hear from their elected officials and candidates seeking office. We hope, until we can hold meetings again, that this helps inform and engage listeners about local politics.
Our interview is with City councilman Garrett Dennis. He has been very supportive of JYD over years, oftentimes attending meetings and addressing our members’ questions about city council. We are grateful that he was able to once again take the time to speak with us. We covered topics including crime in Jacksonville, the investigation into the sale of JEA, and Councilman Dennis’s covid stimulus bill.
Today’s interview is with Angie Nixon. She has been a community organizer for the past 10 years and is a former member of Jax Young Dems. Angie is running for State House District 14. We discuss her views on criminal justice reform, funding for schools, and her idea for a District 14 Advisory Committee.
Today’s interview is with Donna Deegan, a person likely familiar to you. She is a Jacksonville native, former television news anchor, and breast cancer awareness advocate. Donna is running for congress in District 4. We discuss her views on healthcare, partisanship, and the current Covid-19 times.
Our Interview today is with Ben Marcus; he is a first time candidate running for State House District 16. We cover a wide array of topics including money in politics, the education system, climate change, and reproductive health.
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