Meridian Waste threatens to pursue ‘legal avenues’ in trash dispute with City of Jacksonville
The fight between the City of Jacksonville and one of its trash haulers took another step Monday toward a possible lawsuit.
General counsel strikes down Meridian Waste rate increase backed by City Council
After City Council overrode Mayor Deegan veto of Meridian Waste legislation, General Counsel strikes down legislation as ...
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Jacksonville City Council introduces resolution questioning General Counsel’s role amid veto dispute over trash contract
Some Jacksonville City Council members are questioning the job performance of the city’s top legal officer, General Counsel ...
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Jacksonville Mayor Deegan uses veto pen for first time. What bill did she overrule?
Mayor Donna Deegan used her veto pen for the first time by tossing legislation she branded "cash for trash" that would have approved a 29% payment increase to Meridian Waste for residential ...
Jacksonville’s Office of General Counsel: City Council violated charter in Meridian Waste deal
The fight between the City of Jacksonville and one of its trash haulers took another step Monday toward a possible lawsuit.
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Council members Salem, Diamond introduce bill expressing lack of faith in city’s lead attorney
Mayor Donna Deegan issued a statement saying General Counsel Michael Fackler, whom she appointed, “calls balls and strikes.” ...
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Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan is considering the first veto of her term
Mayor Donna Deegan and City Council could be headed toward a veto clash over the Meridian Waste contract for garbage collection. Deegan has until Tuesday to decide whether she will veto ...
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General counsel strikes down Meridian Waste rate increase backed by City Council
General Counsel Michael Fackler declared City Council's approval of a 29% rate increase for Meridian Waste violated the City Charter and is legally invalid in a decision praised by Mayor Donna ...