Spike Cohen Visit

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Spike Cohen

On October 13th Spike Cohen, the Libertarian Party Vice President candidate, visited James Weldon Johnson (formerly Hemming) Park here in Jacksonville.

Did you miss out? Maybe forgot something he said? We’ve put together a few timestamps to help you find that memorable moment.

Ken Willey, Libertarian for State House Dist 18 [1:46 – 4:31]

Davie Parish, Columbia County Tax Collector [4:45]

Spike Cohen, Vice President of United States [5:41 – 24:18]

Q & A, With Spike Cohen [24:23 – 42:20]

Question 1 [25:07 – 27:22] What do we do about the media blackout regarding the Jorgensen campaign?

Question 2 [22:26 – 29:28] How do we continue the momentum we’re getting now for the next election cycle?

Question 3 [26:32 – 34:25] (a) How do we combat the fear culture (regarding voting for third parties)? (b) How do libertarians create a united front within the party?

Question 4 [34:34 – 35:56] What will you and Jo do on your first day in office?

Question 5 [36:00 – 40:23] For those new to the party, what is the best way to get involved, to support the party, help it grow and help others understand more of what we are about?

Final Words, Spike Cohen [40:29 – 42:20]

Make sure they walk away with a positive experience.

~ Spike Cohen, on communicating with others

Voter Guide

Your leadership team went to work to provide a Duval County Voting Guide. Click any of the buttons to see the ballot issue and our recommendation.

Candidates

President: Jo Jorgensen
Vice President: Jeremy “Spike” Cohen


 

No. 1 Constitutional Amendment Article VI, Section 2

“This amendment provides that only United States Citizens who are at least eighteen years of age, a permanent resident of Florida, and registered to vote, as provided by law, shall be qualified to vote in a Florida election.”

Our Recommendation: Vote No


Raises minimum wage to $10.00 per hour effective September 30th, 2021. Each September 30th thereafter, minimum wage shall increase by $1.00 per hour until the minimum wage reaches $15.00 per hour on September 30th, 2026. From that point forward, future minimum wage increases shall revert to being adjusted annually for inflation starting September 30th, 2027.”

Our Recommendation: Vote No


All Voters Vote in Primary Elections for State Legislature, Governor, and Cabinet

“Allows all registered voters to vote in primaries for state legislature, governor, and cabinet regardless of political party affiliation. All candidates for an office, including party nominated candidates, appear on the same primary ballot. Two highest vote getters advance to general election. If only two candidates qualify, no primary is held and winner is determined in general election. Candidate’s party affiliation may appear on ballot as provided by law. Effective January 1, 2024.”

Our Recommendation: Vote No


Voter Approval of Constitutional Amendments.

“Requires all proposed amendments or revisions to the state constitution to be approved by the voters in two elections, instead of one, in order to take effect. The proposal applies the current thresholds for passage to each of the two elections.”

Our Recommendation: No Position


 

No. 5 Constitutional Amendment Article VI, Section 4 and Article XII

Limitations on Homestead Property Tax Assessments; increased portability period to transfer accrued benefit

“Proposing an amendment to the State Constitution, effective January 1, 2021, to increase, from 2 years to 3 years, the period of time during which accrued Save-Our-Homes benefits may be transferred from a prior homestead to a new homestead.”

Our Recommendation: Vote No


Voter Approval of Constitutional Amendments.

Ad Valorem Tax Discount For Spouses Of Certain Deceased Veterans Who Had Permanent, Combat-Related Disabilities.

“Provides that the homestead property tax discount for certain veterans with permanent combat-related disabilities carries over to such veteran’s surviving spouse who holds legal or beneficial title to, and who permanently resides on, the homestead property, until he or she remarries or sells or otherwise disposes of the property. The discount may be transferred to a new homestead property of the surviving spouse under certain conditions. The amendment takes effect January 1, 2021.”

Our Recommendation: Vote No


 

JEA Referendum

Amending Jacksonville Charter, Granting City Council Authority to Appoint and Remove Four JEA Board Members

“Shall the Jacksonville Charter be amended to create a new Section 4.03 and amend Section 21.03 which will (1) grant to City Council the executive power to appoint and remove four members of the JEA Board and (2) amend the qualifications of Board members?”

Our Recommendation: No Position


 

School District of Duval County, Florida Surtax Referendum

School Capital Outlay Sales Surtax to Improve Safety and the Learning Environment

“To upgrade aging schools through repairs and modernization, to keep schools safe and to continue to promote a conducive learning environment, to improve technology, and to replace existing or build new schools, and share with charter schools for their allowable uses, shall the Duval County School Board be authorized to levy a 15-year half-cent sales surtax, with expenditures based upon the Surtax Capital Outlay Plan, and monitored by an independent citizens committee?”

Our Recommendation:  Vote No