My interview with Jeff DeWeese on the financing plan for the relocation of the Main St. Sewage Treatment Plant. Taped on Jan. 3, 2007. CLICK HERE TO VIEW
Category: News
Gaetz proposes limit on property taxes
Senator Don Gaetz (R-Niceville) said today he will support legislation, including a constitutional amendment, to limit property tax increases. Gaetz said the combination of skyrocketing property insurance and dramatic increases in ad…
Weaver leaves ESCO for Scarborough
Nan Weaver has left the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office to work for George Scarborough’s House campaign. Weaver was the community relations director. Before that, she was the District Director for Congressman Joe…
Latest from Supervisor of Elections
John Wyche has filed as a Democrat. Here is the PDF: List 1-10-07
Blog has record day!
We had 2802 unique visitors yesterday. Not bad for a little small town blog.
Pensacola council committees set
Pensacola Mayor John Fogg on Jan. 10, two days after the new City Council was sworn in, named appointments to the Council’s four standing committees for the 2007-2009 Council term. Also named…
Buzz: Delta cutting back on jets at PNS airport
Martini Night Buzz: Heard that Delta is cutting back on the jets at Pensacola Regional Airport. It’s part of their bankruptcy restructuring. Delta is reducing short – less profitable – commuter flights…
Is the Main St. Plant vote by Co. Commission legal?
There is some question whether the Escambia Co. Commission has the right to force ECUA to enter into a 20 year contract with the county’s Perdido Landfill. ECUA is a government entity….
Quote of the day
From the PNJ: when they asked Commissioner Whitehead about whether County Atty. Janet Lander had committed on his aborted purchase of surplus county property: “It’s not her position to comment,” Whitehead said….
More possible House District 3 candidates
Every day we hear more names. Two surprises yesterday: Sara Baumgartner (spelling?) former WEAR TV3 anchor, former aide to Holly Benson, currently with Sacred Heart foundation. Jason Crawford – Iraqi War veteran,…
Lessons from failed Whitehead purchase
Clerk of Courts Ernie Lee Magaha proved the value of having an independent accounting department. Had Touart & Whitehead been successful in creating their own finance/accounting department – the purchase would have…
Buzz: Cuts continue at PNJ
Delivery drivers were given notice with their last paychecks that their final day will be 2/4/07. Heard 12 writers and sale reps walked out – probably terminated – last Friday.
Buzz: Miller to endorse Scarborough
We got word from GOP insiders that Congressman Jeff Miller will announce later today that he is endorsing George Scarborough for House District 3. The annoucement will be sometime this afternoon.
Special session set for Jan. 16
Topic – Property Insurance St. Pete Times has copy of the agenda. The only detail that may come as a surprise for some: That the call is for a full seven days….
Benson is Florida’s grammar cop
Did you see the PNJ’s article from its sister publication in Tallahassee on Crist and Holly Benson and their crusade to bring plain language to government? Headline: “Crist wants government to communicate…
Fun Voter Facts about District 3
Per Escambia County Supervisor of Elections office (Unfortunately Santa Rosa County doesn’t have nearly the stats on their web site)Total voters registered in District 3: 78,808 Democrats: 36,024 Republicans: 30,024 Other or…
House District 3 buzz
Jack Nobles has told friends – yes, he has friends – that he will not run for Benson’s seat. Meanwhile, the Democrats may have a new candidate – Juanita Scott. Scott is…
Magaha refuses to process Whitehead purchase
Escambia County Clerk of Court Ernie Lee Magaha has sent a letter to County Commissioner Chairman Kevin White refusing to process Commissioner Mike Whitehead’s purchase of surplus county property – 7501 Jamesville…
Larry Johnson – not running for Dist. 3
Dear Rick, I am flattered by my recent mention as a viable candidate for the District 3 House Seat. However, I will not be running for that seat at this time. As…