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Critics are calling it an illegal gun registry maintained at the behest of the mayor’s office. Who’s to blame?…
A.G. Gancarski's work can be seen in the Washington Post, the New York Post, Florida Politics, the Washington Times, and National Review, among other publications. He writes about the intersection of state and local politics and policy.
April 27, 2025
OPINION | Landlord registry plan represents ‘thoughts and prayers’ for renters
Jacksonville City Council member Jimmy Peluso’s pitch to create a local landlord registry is a sign of the times in…
April 13, 2025
OPINION | In defense of Jacksonville City Council leadership elections
A counterpoint to City Council member Michael Boylan’s proposal to have at-large members rotate into council leadership.…
March 30, 2025
OPINION | Can Democrats flip a Republican seat in Congressional District 6?
Republican Randy Fine may win, in a district that’s 47% registered GOP. But if he beats Josh Weil, it’ll be…
March 16, 2025
OPINION | Which Republican will win ‘invisible primary’ to challenge Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan in 2027?
Defeating a popular mayor requires playing the margins and angles, and it doesn’t seem anyone currently in the mix understands…
March 2, 2025
OPINION | The calendar says 2025, but 2026 has begun
A breakdown of what we know about the 2026 Florida governor’s race…
February 16, 2025
OPINION | The Jacksonville City Council’s lawyer problem
Multiple City Council members wish General Council Michael Fackler would resign. But they aren’t blameless in why he’s there in…
February 2, 2025
OPINION | Muzak for airports: Scenes from Reagan National
Being stuck in the airport after the plane crash felt like an apt metaphor for the banal transactional conflicts of…
January 20, 2025
OPINION | The budget cliff is upon us
Will the mayor be able to sell fiscal austerity during her upcoming public budget town halls?…
January 6, 2025
OPINION | Garbage in, garbage out: Jax trash fee debate raises questions
A.G. Gancarski argues that Carlucci’s plan will disproportionately hurt homeowners of modest means.…
December 16, 2024
OPINION | Jacksonville politics 2024: Year in review — and what’s next
At least two of Mayor Donna Deegan’s early moves will go down in history. The new local Republican Party chair…
December 2, 2024
OPINION | It’s time for Donna Deegan to cross party lines
December offers a chance for Mayor Donna Deegan to build relationships that she might not have wanted but that the…
November 18, 2024
OPINION | Mike Waltz leaves Congress, and the fight to replace him begins
It was only a matter of time and figuring out the right position once Donald Trump got elected president. That’s…
November 4, 2024
OPINION | What does Jacksonville need from the election? And what does DeSantis want from it?
Does Jacksonville benefit more from Harris or Trump? And whose victory benefits Ron DeSantis more?…
October 21, 2024
OPINION | We haven’t heard the last of Deegan’s ‘concentration camp’ gaffe
A.G. Gancarski predicts the blowback over Mayor Donna Deegan’s remarks will continue to dog her, both with imminent City Council…
October 7, 2024
OPINION | Jacksonville’s approach to state homeless law will lead to court battles
Residents and business owners who don’t think the city is doing its job will be able to sue starting Jan.…
September 22, 2024
OPINION | Will Jacksonville regret its stadium spend?
This month’s stress test on local drainage systems suggests money to help Shad Khan monetize his team may have been…
September 9, 2024
OPINION | Democrats need to decide on Florida play
The Harris campaign has an opportunity to make a statement in the Sunshine State and they could do it in…
August 26, 2024
OPINION | Northeast Florida voters want authenticity in state legislative candidates
Primary voters made it clear yet again that they value authentic candidates, whether Democrats or Republicans.…
August 12, 2024
OPINION | ‘The silly season nears a close! Will we be laughing in the end?’
Florida primary elections are a reminder that the most partisan and least moderate candidates often prevail and shape our laws.…
July 28, 2024
OPINION | The presidential election is a #jaxpol proxy war and the stakes are high for both sides.
Much is at stake in this election, not least of which for local political figures, many of whom have a…
July 12, 2024
OPINION | What Jacksonville City Council Republicans expect from Mayor Deegan’s budget
Mayor Donna Deegan is set to present her second year’s budget proposal on Monday.…
June 30, 2024
OPINION | Why is Tom Leek all over your TV when you probably can’t vote for him?
Tom Leek’s establishment cred and big spending haven’t helped him in what’s now a three-way primary battle.…
June 16, 2024
OPINION | Duval Democrats, Republicans take different paths to August primaries
Ultimately, it’s all but certain that Duval will be represented by two Democrats and five Republicans after the fall elections.…