![]() ![]() Sometimes the opposite is true, as participation with charities seems to be a big vote getter.Ĭouncilman Rory Diamond is the CEO for K9s for Warriors. But to some council members it was no big whoop, as attaining council seats appears to be a familiar segue into lucrative salaries at local charities. The local media and ultimately some citizens were less than enthusiastic with the council’s endowments to their cronies’ charities and salaries. The council also waived the requirements that called for all charities to be allowed to apply and compete for city dollars. 28, 2021, the Jacksonville City Council voted unanimously to award money to charities, coincidentally those that employ city council members at large salaries. Oblivious to headlines and history, on Sept. Jacksonville City Council members Katrina Brown and Reginald Brown were convicted in 2019 for multiple counts of fraud involving grants for small businesses. ![]() Congresswoman Corrine Brown was convicted of 18 corruption charges in connection with her fake charity, “One Door Education.” Brown used donations to pay for elaborate parties, expensive trips, cars and maybe a few of her wigs. Carroll was not ultimately charged, although most of the $300 million raised was spent by the charity’s leaders for beachfront condos, Maseratis, Ferraris, boats and a host of other exuberance. Governor Jennifer Carroll resigned when Allied Veterans, a charity for veterans which she widely championed and was the public face, was helping themselves to money meant for veterans. Large salaries and lavish spending, along with fraud and abuse, has been a recurring theme in Jacksonville, especially with leaders of non-profit organizations and elected officials. Winston Churchill said, “Those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” Looks like Jacksonville didn’t get Winston’s memo. Emily Nunez, State Representative Candidate ![]()
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