Ethics and Travel
Summary
The Jacksonville City Council president is in hot water for catching a billionaire's private jet to a baseball game. It's a sketchy look for local ethics and makes you wonder whose interests our leaders are really serving.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Impact analysis
Doesn't cost taxpayers a dime directly, but gifts like this usually come with hidden political tabs down the road.
Just the Council president, who got a sweet private ride to the ballpark.
Everyday taxpayers and citizens who expect their local leaders to play by the rules and stay corruption-free.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Jacksonville City Council president flew on billionaire’s jet to catch Rays game
Jacksonville City Council president flew on billionaire’s jet to catch Rays game The Florida Trib
Questions grow over expanding role of Jacksonville City Council attorney Jason Teal
Questions grow over expanding role of Jacksonville City Council attorney Jason Teal News4JAX
Embattled Jacksonville council president withholds some subpoena records
Embattled Jacksonville council president withholds some subpoena records The Florida Trib
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