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 ...
General Counsel's legal opinion triggers 'no-confidence' push in City Council
A day after General Counsel Michael Fackler invalidated City Council approval of Meridian Waste rate, councilman seeks ...
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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 ...
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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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 ...
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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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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 ...