Author: Rick Outzen
District 7 campaign expenses
Incumbent Ronald Townsend will be facing off against Hallmark Elementary teacher Jacci Shumaker on Nov. 25 for Pensacola City Council, District 7. Townsend spent over…
Donovan Mythology: Part Four
During the Community Maritime Park referendum debate, Councilman Marty Donovan said he opposed the project because it wasn’t put out for open bid. Yesterday Donovan…
We Vote PAC 10/30 report
Supervisor of Elections office didn’t have We Vote’s latest campaign report online. We called and they loaded it up this morning. Looks like all the…
State pension fund plummets
St. Pete Times reports that in the last 13 months, the state pension plan lost more than a quarter of its value, or $37.9-billion. It…
Outback next to fall?
Outback Steakhouse’s parent company (Tampa-based OSI) posted a $46 million loss during its summer quarter. Consumers are moving away from casual dining chains to fast-food…
Another mill shuts down
This one is in Panama City. According to the Herald Tribune, the Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation will suspend operations on Nov. 22. In March, the Panama…
Eight days
That’s how it took the Pensacola News Journal to write an article on the increase in gun sale. Eight days after Sean Boone posted his…
Committee also approves Halcorp lease
By 3-1 vote, Mayor-elect Mike Wiggins was the sole vote against it. Sean Boone was at the meeting. We will post more later today.
Enterprise Committee approves airport hotel deal
By IN reporter Sean Boone After nearly two hours of discussion over the potential lease agreement between the airport and Sandspur Development on Monday, the…
Why be upset about Halcorp contributions
Halcorp did nothing wrong by contributing $5,500 towards Pensacola City Council campaigns and another $1,000 to the We Vote PAC. It’s a wise investment for…
Halcorp donates to Movement for Change PAC
By IN reporter Sean Boone It’s not a shocker that Halcorp–a liquid asphalt company that has had a 20-year contract with the city to do…
Council may reject Endry/Caldwell bid for ESP bldg
City Manager Al Coby and Community Development Director Thaddeus Cohen are commending the Economic and Community Development Committee of the city council reject a bid…
Donovan Mythology: Part Three
Councilman Marty Donovan states in his campaign literature that he will continue “to develop and implement an aggressive economic development strategy.” The truth is Donovan…
Donovan Mythology: Part Two
Pensacola City Councilman Marty Donovan also states his campaign literature that he “spearheaded the city’s efforts to build 26 major stormwater treatment projects.” The truth…
Donovan Mythology: Part One
In his campaign literature, Councilman Marty Donovan takes credit for being “Instrumental in getting CSX to remove hundreds of creosote-coated wooden pilings from Bayou Texar…
Halcorp invests $5,500 in council
Today the Pensacola City Council’s Enterprise Committee will decide whether to renew the lease of the Houston-based asphalt company Halcorp at the Port of Pensacola….
New County Govt on Tuesday, Nov. 18
Escambia County Commissioners Wilson Robertson, Marie Young and Kevin White will be installed on 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18 at the Escambia County Government Complex….
PJC to offer Bachelor degrees
Press Release: PENSACOLA, Fla. – The Pensacola Junior College Board of Trustees has unanimously voted to pursue the offering of baccalaureate degrees. “This is an…
CMP environmental permits by 12/31/08
From Ed Spears,Neighborhood & Economic Development Administrato, City of Pensacola : At today’s Board of Trustees meeting, Mr. Larry O’Donnell of the Florida Department of…
CMPA sets timeline for Master Developer contract
At today’s Board meeting, the Trustees approved the following timeline for the consideration of the Master Developer Agreement: 12/1/08 – 1 p.m. Special CMPA meeting….
