JaxOutLoud.com expirements with citizen activism..

Over at JaxOutLoud, it's always been our goal to help the residents of Jacksonville interact with the government in productive ways. We want to make sure the people of Jacksonville have an opportunity to have their voices heard in matters that affect us all.

Not everyone can make it to committee meetings during the day or even to City Council meetings in the evening hours. We believe the internet is the most effective tool for putting the people in touch with their representatives. To that end, we have a bit of an open beta concerning Bill 2008-206 and the Dick Brown litigation against the City.

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Jabour Makes It Official

Jay Jabour has decided to give up his legal battle and this evening acknowledged his removal from the Jacksonville City Council. Our laws are serious business and should be followed, especially those which govern the election of our representatives.

Voters in Jacksonville should always be represented by people of strong morals and high ethics who follow the rules. While I was personally outraged by Mr. Jabour's tactics in seeking office, I have to credit him with a graceful statement upon his removal. The citizens of Jacksonville, though, deserved better. His votes to raise our taxes and break the covenant with the people of Arlington will be the low-points. They will also be his legacy on the Council.

Jabour had no choice but to acknowledge the Court's order removing him from office. There was no further appeal route available to him.