CALLING THE QUESTION THE GUIDE TO CITY COUNCIL
CM MORGAN, DISTRICT ONE (D) CM Joyce Morgan has always been involved in community service, but her position as an elected official lends her the opportunity to make real change for the better. She loves the river, the diverse neighborhoods, and the people of her district. Race relations in the city keep Jacksonville from moving forward, she said, and this can be remediated by developing real respect for our differences.
CM CUMBER, DISTRICT FIVE (R) CM LeAnna Cumber has been actively involved in the community for nearly ten years - being on city council, she’s able to enact policies and direct funding based on her constituents’ voices and needs. She loves the parks and playgrounds in her district and works hard to make them safe and accessible. CM Cumber wants to create a busy, vibrant, walkable downtown.
CM GAFFNEY, DISTRICT 7 (D) CM WHITE, DISTRICT 12 (R) CM Randy White was a firefighter for JFRD for 32 years and now serves Jacksonville’s westside. Having lived in district 12 for more than 30 years, his constituents feel more like a family than a community to him and he finds it rewarding to be a voice for them. One of his main focuses is on public safety - he supports the Sheriff and JSO, and wants to see the crime rate drop.
CM Reggie Gaffney believes that public and community service are part of God’s calling for him. He said the best part of being on city council is meeting constituents and being of service to them. The neighborhoods in his district are diverse and he appreciates the variety of perspectives from them. The crime and killing in Jacksonville break CM Gaffney’s heart, and he’s worked consistently to combat it by creating jobs and providing resources.
CM PITTMAN, DISTRICT EIGHT (D)
CM NEWBY, AT LARGE FIVE (D) CM Samuel Newby said it’s an honor and a great opportunity to be able to serve the city of Jacksonville to help it reach its greatest potential. He would like to enhance the quality of life for the city’s most underserved and impoverished communities. CM Newby’s experience on the council has broadened his knowledge of and compassion for all citizens.
CM Ju’Coby Pittman loves the people, neighborhoods, parks, and history of Jacksonville. Getting constituents and city government to work collaboratively to address concerns through legislation is rewarding to her. CM Pittman’s vision is to improve quality of life through economic development and improved safety and infrastructure. She wishes to heal our city from COVID-19.
COUNCILMEN FREEMAN, FERRARO, BOWMAN, WILSON, AND BOYLAN DID NOT REPLY. 18
