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The Daily Record surveyed the 2011-15 City Council members about the current Council year. Their responses to five questions will be published over the coming weeks. Lori Boyer, a Republican, owns a real estate and property management company.
How have you prepared both personally and professionally for your role on Council?
I have tried to organize my responsibilities at work and home so that there will be fewer demands on my time, and I have been reading extensively. Before taking office I attended the committee and Council meetings to familiarize myself with current legislation.
Are you satisfied with your Council assignments and why do you believe you were chosen for them?
Yes, particularly after I was additionally assigned to the Land Use & Zoning Committee. I was likely assigned to Rules and LUZ because of my legal background and experience in land use. The Recreation, Community Development, Public Health & Safety Committee is a good fit with my community involvement.
Which committee or assignments would you like next, and why?
I would like Finance next year because our budget is so critical to our future. Of course the full Council has the opportunity to vote on the budget, but it is in Finance that opportunities for savings can be found and priorities established. I am prepared to devote the time and believe I could also effectively serve in a committee leadership role next year.
Is serving on the Council a part-time or full-time job?
If you include the time spent meeting with community associations, attending events and staying in touch with the district, as well as preparing for and attending Council committee meetings and liaison assignments, I anticipate that I will spend more than 40 hours per week on this job.
What’s the first piece of legislation you have introduced or will introduce in this Council year?
I have been meeting with City staff and researching several issues, including a Jacksonville Journey recommendation on Crime-Free Multi-Family Housing, a previously adopted best practice that dictates nonprofit board structures, and possible zoning overlays for two neighborhoods in the district that have requested them.