PinnedChris HandTHE TOWN HALL TESTThe late John McCain was a bona fide American hero who served our country as a naval aviator, demonstrated courage as a prisoner of war…Jul 11Jul 11
Chris Hand55 at 55: Stuck in a Moment You Can’t Get Out OfSource: City of Jacksonville Downtown Investment AuthorityFeb 291Feb 291
Chris Hand55 (Thoughts) at 55 (Years of Consolidated Jacksonville)The historic merger of Jacksonville and Duval County turned 55 years old on October 1. Among its other implications, the milestone…Nov 3, 2023Nov 3, 2023
Chris HandThe Vision ThingGeorge H.W. Bush lived an extraordinary life. He was a remarkable person and leader who served the nation as a U.S. Navy aviator, member of…Mar 2, 2023Mar 2, 2023
Chris HandIn Defense of the CharterThe City of Jacksonville Charter abides. Let’s be thankful it does.May 30, 2022May 30, 2022
Chris HandBefore 2022 Ends, Congress Should Do Its Job — and Update the Electoral Count Act[Note: An audio version of this column appeared on WJCT First Coast with Melissa Ross on Thursday, May 26, 2022]May 26, 2022May 26, 2022
Chris HandFarewell to a Constitutional ChampionUnless you are a judge, lawyer, or litigant, you may not know the name Bill Sheppard. But if you are a citizen who enjoys the protections…Apr 14, 20222Apr 14, 20222
Chris HandWant to Help Ukraine? Use Your Powers of Effective CitizenshipNote: An abridged audio version of this column appeared on WJCT 89.9 FM First Coast Connect on Thursday, March 24, 2022. Please listen to…Mar 25, 2022Mar 25, 2022
Chris HandHow Do You Spell Election Success? N-P-AMonty Brewster had a problem. If you remember the 1985 film Brewster’s Millions, a minor league baseball pitcher (played by Richard Pryor)…Mar 2, 2022Mar 2, 2022
Chris HandNearly $20 Billion for Florida Infrastructure: The Untold StoryAn old riddle asks this question: If a tree falls in the forest and nobody is around to hear it, does it make a sound?Feb 15, 2022Feb 15, 2022
