Your mayor just got grilled, and you gotta hear this
Okay so, Brianna Coates here, Duuuval on the wire – biggest city you've been sleeping on. People always ask me, "Brianna, what's *really* going on in Jacksonville?" And I tell 'em, look no further than the "Ask the Mayor" segment. We've got Mayor Deegan facing down questions about an *expanding* JEA investigation – y'all remember that whole mess, right? – and her campaign plans. It ain't just talk radio, this is where the rubber meets the road on what matters to us here on the First Coast.
### What's Really Being Asked
Here's what people don't get about Jax: we've been through a lot. The JEA saga, for instance, felt like a betrayal to a lot of folks who just want the city's utility to work for them, not for some backroom deals. So when the investigation expands to include communications about a former mayor’s lobbying firm, that ain't just a headline; that's our tax dollars, our trust, and the integrity of our city leadership on the line. Mayor Deegan's gotta answer, and our local journalists, bless their hearts, are making sure she does.
* **JEA Investigation:** This isn't new, but it's *expanding*. It's about transparency and accountability for one of our most vital city assets. * **Campaign Plans:** With elections always on the horizon in Florida, her plans give us a peek into where she thinks the city's headed, and how she's gonna get us there. * **Community Concerns:** When our mayor takes calls and questions, it's a direct line to what's bugging folks from the beaches to the Westside.
You see, Jacksonville isn't just about the Jaguars (though my heart bleeds black and teal every Sunday, even during the rough patches, bless 'em). It's about how our city runs, from the new developments popping up on every corner, to how we handle our utilities, to the future of our riverfront. When the mayor's on the hot seat, it means we're all paying attention to the direction Duval County is heading. It matters to every single person stuck in traffic on I-95, or enjoying a Saturday morning biscuit at Maple Street, or trying to figure out what's next for the old Landing site.
Duuuval on the wire – biggest city you've been sleeping on.
Y'all, the crew over on the morning show dives deep into this stuff every day – catch 'em live at mornings.live.