Author: Rick Outzen
Crist websites
Gov. Charlie Crist has established to two websites that help fulfill two of his first 100 days initiatives: Open Government website that has the contact…
Suter PTA president writes
Dear Mr. Outzen, My name is Sarah O’Toole and I am the current president of the AK Suter PTA. I have been reading the responses…
Comm. Broxton issues report
COMMISSIONERS REPORT John R Broxson, District 5 CommBroxson@santa-rosa.fl.us Santa Rosa County, Florida February 23, 2007 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE A long-term solution for our drainage problems…
Daily hires IN cartoonist
Andy Marlette emailed us to let us know that he has started an eight-week internship at the PNJ. Andy has been doing our editorial cartoons…
House District 3 race observations
Both candidates have worked hard the past two weekends before the Feb. 27 vote. Democrat Liz Campbell – sent out two mailers. One with a…
Can you take ECAT to work?
Escambia County and City of Pensacola governments are fighting over the funding of ECAT transit system. Go on the ECAT website (ECAT : Escambia County…
While you were sleeping….
The blog went wild over the weekend over the possible closure of Suter Elementary School. To catch up, I suggest first read and its comments:…
Campbell raises big money
House District 3 candidate Liz Campbell (D) has raised significant dollars over the past ten days: $38,169. Her total campaign contributions are $48,049. Amount    …
Suter not closing
Got a phone call from Asst. Superintendent Ronnie Arnold. “There isn’t any plan to close Suter Elementary in the foreseeable future.” Arnold said it was…
Selective coverage of Operation Brownsville?
Are we only getting the good news on Operation Brownsville? The daily newspaper gives a lot of coverage to a brothel raid on Shoemaker St….
Gaetz mum on being Senate president
St. Pete Times got a few choice quotes from our state senator. Check it out for yourself: Here
Soccer Mom uprising over Suter
The Suter Elementary School PTA has been told that the School District plans to close its school and relocate all the students to O.J. Semmes…
State sales tax plan – bad idea
The state legislature’s idea for a 2.5% increase in sales tax – that will replace property taxes – is a bad idea. First, more people…
Creating a community report card
The Escambia Community Collaborative is a group trying to create a vision and a set of indicators that will help hold our local governments, community…
Notes
Escambia Community Collaborative Suggested Measures Within Umbrella Priorities Economy Escambia County Average Annual Wage Number off residents working in professional, scientific or management positions Number…
Esc. Co. Reps have a plan
Escambia County Republican Executive Committee Press Release ESCAMBIA COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTS 2007 POLITICAL ACTION PLAN PRESENTED BY CHAIRMAN CLAY INGRAM Escambia County Republican…
More constitutional amendments from GOP
Sen. Don Gaetz and his Pre K-12 education committee have approved a bill that would have the voters vote on yet another constitutional amendment. This…
Tax swap – a mistake
Our state legislators are considering putting a constitutional amendment before the voters that will end property taxes and replace it with 2.5% sales tax increase….
CMPA releases RFQ – Master Developer
Community Maritime Park Associates has released its final draft of the Request for Qualifications for the Master Developer of the park. Applicants must file by…
