Mayor Deegan proposes Meridian Waste payment at same rate she previously vetoed
Deegan called the agreement with Meridian a "solution that works for the city and the company" but a council member said the ...
Jacksonville is in uncharted legal territory on bill creating local immigration law
City Council member Kevin Carrico said he's heard Mayor Donna Deegan plans to veto his immigration bill. Mayor's office says ...
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General Counsel's legal opinion triggers 'no-confidence' push in City Council
General Counsel Michael Fackler faces a no-confidence vote after City Council member Ron Salem filed a resolution that says Fackler's legal advice has given preferential treatment to Mayor Donna ...
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City Council members raise concerns over lack of fair representation by general counsel at special meeting
There was a heated exchange between some council members and General Counsel Michael Fackler, who was questioned about not giving councilmembers proper notification before Mayor Deegan vetoed the ...
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Jacksonville City Council members grill General Counsel over separation of powers opinion
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The City of Jacksonville’s top attorney was publicly grilled by members of the Jacksonville City Council over a binding opinion he issued, which members claim has thrown ...
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Former General Counsel to lead Jacksonville City Council employees after scathing survey
Teal was inherited by the Deegan administration in 2023, but was replaced by current General Counsel Michael Fackler, who now faces a vote of no confidence resolution filed by council. Kevin ...
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City officials hold special meeting to resolve dispute over pay increase with Meridian Waste
The council then overrode her veto with a 14-4 vote. After the veto override, Deegan asked the city’s general counsel, Michael Fackler, for his legal opinion, and Fackler responded in a document ...