As the Escmabia County RESTORE Act Advisory Committee gets its feet wet, county officials have varying views on exactly how the body should function. “We’re a little concerned,†Interim County Administrator George…
Author: Jeremy Morrison
Wrestling with the CMPA & Selling the City
Toward the tail end of Monday’s two-plus hours of discussion regarding the leasing process for properties at the Community Maritime Park, City Attorney Jim Messer boiled it down to one sentence. “This…
Wading Into RESTORE
After dispensing with formalities earlier this month, the Escambia County RESTORE Act Advisory Committee got down to business Monday during its second engagement. “Does the light mean it’s on?†Committee Chair Bentina…
Johnson Forgoes District 2 Run
Pensacola City Councilman Larry B. Johnson has decided not to run for the District 2 seat left vacant by the late Rep. Clay Ford. The councilman would not have been on the…
‘Streamlined’ at the COW
When the Pensacola City Council meets for its Committee of the Whole meeting Monday, members will consider approving “streamlined guidelines†for the disposition of city-owned property. Currently, policy dictates that the mayor…
Quick Hix Nix
It was a light, quick affair. It was the end of the Hixardt deal. For now, anyways. “We want Pensacola to stay our home,†Mike Hicks, CEO of Hixardt Technologies, Inc., assured…
Pennies for Pearl
A local teen is raising money again for Arc Gateway’s Pearl Nelson Center, which serves children with developmental issues. Here’s the press release from Arc: Joshua Wilheim is holding his second annual…
Search Extended, Raise Declined
The Escambia County Commission extended its search for a county administrator today, as Interim Country Administrator George Touart declined a proposed raise. Commissioners decided to extend the administrator search for 90 days….
The Perdido Key Name Game
The Escambia County Commission will be considering rescinding a resolution today that requested the Florida Department of Transportation change the map-designation of Perdido Key to Perdido Key Beach. But what exactly will…
Touart to Stay?
The Escambia County Commission is split on how best to proceed with efforts to fill the county administrator position. The Human Resources director described this morning how the search results were “a…
Perdido Key (Beach) Statement
Escambia County has released a statement on the Perdido Key (Beach) signage issue. The Escambia County Commission will apparently look at rescinding an earlier resolution requesting that the Florida Department of Transportation…
Airport, ECAT, YMCA … ‘Civilityâ’
The new director of the Pensacola International Airport spoke last night about the city enterprise’s financial outlook and how it might be improved. “We’re gonna run our airport like a business,” Greg…
City on Board with ECAT Funding
The Pensacola City Council unanimously approved a mass transit interlocal between the city and Escambia County during Monday’s Committee of the Whole meeting. The interlocal provides that Escambia can have the city’s…
The Long and Y-ending Road
After another marathon session – after Voltaire and a Chinese proverb – the Pensacola City Council is no closer to landing the YMCA at the Community Maritime Park. “What you’re watching is…
RESTORE Committee Gets Rolling
The Escambia County RESTORE Act Advisory Committee convened for the first time today. The body will advise the county commission on how best to use the still-undetermined Clean Water Act fines headed…
Hobbs’ Reminder
Last night, Escambia County recognized Chasidy Hobbs for her service on the Citizens Environmental Committee. Commissioner Grover Robinson—who appointed Hobbs to the committee—also thanked her for her efforts in response to the…
YMCA Statement
Statement from YMCA President Steve Williams on Negotiations for Maritime Y: “For the past month, the Y has tried to navigate the process of negotiating a sublease for a parcel on the…
Reynolds: ‘I Am Unaware of Any Issues’
County officials expressed concern this morning that there were problems with current deals involving the city of Pensacola. Specifically, commissioners and county staff raised issues about negotiations with City Administrator Bill Reynolds…
County-City Friction
After Escambia County Commissioner Steven Barry raised concerns during this morning’s agenda review session about ongoing dialogue with the city of Pensacola—over ECAT and, more specifically, library operations—Interim County Administrator George Touart…
RESTORE Advisory Committee Meeting
Tomorrow afternoon, the Escambia County RESTORE Act Advisory Committee will hold it’s first meeting. The group will meet regularly thereafter. “I want them to meet about every two weeks for us to…
