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Jacksonville City Council introduces resolution questioning General Counsel’s role amid veto dispute over trash contract
Some Jacksonville City Council members are questioning the job performance of the city’s top legal officer, General Counsel ...
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Jacksonville Mayor Deegan uses veto pen for first time. What bill did she overrule?
Mayor Donna Deegan used her veto pen for the first time by tossing legislation she branded "cash for trash" that would have approved a 29% payment increase to Meridian Waste for residential ...
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Council members Salem, Diamond introduce bill expressing lack of faith in city’s lead attorney
Mayor Donna Deegan issued a statement saying General Counsel Michael Fackler, whom she appointed, “calls balls and strikes.” ...
Palm Beach Post20d
Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan is considering the first veto of her term
Mayor Donna Deegan and City Council could be headed toward a veto clash over the Meridian Waste contract for garbage collection. Deegan has until Tuesday to decide whether she will veto ...
General Counsel's legal opinion triggers 'no-confidence' push in City Council
A day after General Counsel Michael Fackler invalidated City Council approval of Meridian Waste rate, councilman seeks ...
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Meridian Waste threatens lawsuit over disputed 29% contract increase approved by council, vetoed by mayor
Meridian Waste threatens legal action after Jacksonville’s General Counsel invalidates a City Council-approved 29% pay raise ...