NorthEscambia.com has uploaded Commissioner Gene Valentino’s DVD presentation. It lasts about ten minutes. Check it our here.
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Show begins at 4pm
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What people read this past week
TOP POSTS OF THE WEEK ENDING MAY 16, 2009 1. DOJ: ECSO is 20 years behind 2. Did Hall and Valentino violate Sunshine Laws? 3. Wood: Hall called about PEDC 4. Another…
Comparing Escambia County to St. Lucia
Comm. Valentino singled out St. Lucia as “Recognized Winner” (page 4). In my research online, it appears the key to the revitalization of the St. Lucia economy was that in 1996 the…
Summary of EDCs named by Valentino
Both the Chamber and Commissioner Valentino are proposing economic development be done by a private non-profit corporation. A big question is how the board will be appointed. Here is a summary of…
Other cities mentioned by Valentino
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Mobile County
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St Lucia????
Commissioner Valentino also lists Saint Lucia – which I think is not a city, but a country in the Caribbean. Not sure it applies at all.