Remarks by Jordan Johnson
41 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 1 of 2
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“I'm well, thank you. Just wanted to tell you that I agree with you in that last week at our committee meeting, we did ask the administrator and legal and finance to come together on a program as such. And so we should be getting some type of response back within the, you know, within a decent time so that we can report back on what we can do as a city. But you're absolutely right, and we appreciate you for your advocacy.”
Commission · Aug 4, 2026
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“Yeah, I absolutely get you. I live, work, and play downtown. And the construction is at my front door right now. And I completely understand and I stand with you and all the business owners in downtown as well. I know that we've been working with the construction team to expedite this process. I believe we are looking at an end date by the end of the year. I hope I'm not misspeaking, but I do know we've been working to expedite that. In regards to the fund conversation, that conversation will be held on the floor and whatever process comes of that, I'm sure we'll be able to work together to…”
Commission · Aug 4, 2026
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“Thank you, Mr. Mayor. I'd like the request that we add addendum item two to the consent agenda.”
Commission · Aug 4, 2026
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“Thank you, Mr. Mayor. Administrator Allen, a couple questions for you. I think that you answered majority of the questions that I had, but I have a few more. I know in our last budget cycle, we discussed engaging in some contract renegotiations. You said that we have $5.8 million in contracts that we are going to assign to this department. Does that include what we're discussing regarding renegotiating contracts and scope of works and services and things of that nature?”
Commission · Aug 4, 2026
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“Are those contracts paid? I guess, are they paid? monthly, are they paid by the hour, are they paid by the project, or do they vary the way that those services are paid?”
Commission · Aug 4, 2026
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“Okay. And you mentioned stakeholders came to the table. Are you at liberty to share with community stakeholders you engage?”
Commission · Aug 4, 2026
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“Okay. Where does ACE fall into all of this? Because we had a conversation about putting that back on the street.”
Commission · Aug 4, 2026
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“Has that bid gone back out on the street? For ACE, no, it has not. Okay. Are we still talking about putting it on the street?”
Commission · Aug 4, 2026
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“Okay. All right. You know, I have a real concern about the sustainability of the department long-term. Are you confident that this department could... could still be in existence over the next, you know, three to four years, or we're just talking like right now, just for the next fiscal year. I mean, I guess my biggest concern about the whole thing is just the sustainability of it, is are we going to be able to sustain the department long-term?”
Commission · Aug 4, 2026
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“Yeah. I guess when I mentioned the sustainability, I'm speaking more so financially. Yes. If we're faced with approving this department now with the dollars that we have now, what I don't want to happen is what happened last budget cycle when you told us the house was on fire and we had to figure out how to put the fire out. If we create this department with dollars that we have now and then a couple of years from now or next year we come back and realize we can't afford it, what are we gonna do? And I think that is where I think that we should spend majority of our time talking about this…”
Commission · Aug 4, 2026
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“Okay. Do we know that to be And I'm going to ask it this way. And please just hear me out. I know that when we ask departments to do things, they do it just because they've been asked to do it. Right. They do it because that was the truth. Well, I mean, even kicking and screaming, they still do it. and they may not actually give us a full snapshot of how it's going to impact the department, right? So I don't know how to ask you whether or not this is, if they've shared that information, but I would like to get some clarity on that. You know, it could be email in your update. Just what impact…”
Commission · Aug 4, 2026
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“What I'll say is that we have been having conversation for quite some time, and I will agree with the administrator that She can only do what we ask her to do. which is what we're doing, asking for more information, asking for the kinks to be ironed out. And I don't think that's too much, right? I don't think that's too much. I don't think that is too much at all. I've said it every budget cycle and I have a feeling I'm gonna be saying it again. This budget cycle is that if we are not funding our expectation, what we expect to happen just simply won't happen. Cemeteries aren't getting cut…”
Commission · Aug 4, 2026
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“You got to go up front. All right, y'all ready?”
Commission · Jul 21, 2026
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“Thank you, Mr. Mayor. I'd like to add item number 40 to the consent agenda. Yes, ma'am. 40, sir. Yes, ma'am.”
Commission · Jul 21, 2026
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“Thank you, sir. I'd like to pull number 15 for a few questions.”
Commission · Jul 21, 2026
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Commission · Jul 21, 2026
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“OK, and so you mentioned that you're going back and doing negotiations, and I know that because that's a contract negotiation, we probably shouldn't talk about that on the floor. But I would like for you to provide to us or through the administration, you know, if 68 is needed and this is, you know, you're trying to get it lowered, what's what scopes are going to change? because of that lower price and then compare it to what we're asking for currently. Does that make sense what I'm asking?”
Commission · Jul 21, 2026
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“But I guess the level of engagement will probably change if the price goes down, correct? Yes, sir. Okay. Yes, sir. All right. Well, you can just provide that to administration. We'll get it from administration. Thank you.”
Commission · Jul 21, 2026
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“Thank you, Mr. Mayor. I have a question for our planning director.”
Commission · Jul 21, 2026
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Commission · Jul 21, 2026
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“Around how long you think that's going to be until it's completed?”
Commission · Jul 21, 2026
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“Okay. That's the only question I have for you. You know, we've heard a lot of conversation and I think we've been involved in a lot of conversation as well. And I'm just personally, Mr. Mayor and colleagues, not at a point to where I'm ready to vote on this at all because there are too many unknowns. you have to ask yourself, does the benefit, whatever that is, does the risk outweigh the benefit? And right now, that's just too much at stake that I don't think that we have a clear understanding of. And also in the ordinance that's been presented, it creates some unintended consequences for…”
Commission · Jul 21, 2026
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“Point of clarity, Mr. Mayor. Yes, sir. I want to just ask a quick question just for understanding. The maker of this motion said that he wanted to extend the moratorium to be no less than 90 days. And I believe the other motion was 60 days with the option to extend. Isn't that saying the same thing?”
Commission · Jul 21, 2026
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“Colleagues, order please. Commissioner Johnson, you still have the floor, sir. Thank you, Mr. Mayor. Can I ask the maker of the motion to just amend this motion to 90 days? I mean, 60 days. It's four additional days to his original motion.”
Commission · Jul 21, 2026
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“i think that's pretty close to it and i would appreciate if you would support this because if this vote fails we unprotected here in the city i agree and and 60 days is is not 56 days um the reality is there's not support for a 56 day moratorium but there's reality there's support for a 60 day okay so i'm asking that we meet uh at a compromise over four days so that we can get this vote passed so everyone can go have dinner So could you amend your motion to allow for 60 days?”
Commission · Jul 21, 2026