We asked the city for a statement from Mayor Ashton Hayward about Fred Levin’s comments today. “I’m not responsible for what other people write,” said the mayor. “Mr. Levin speaks for himself.”
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Levin compares Mayor and Administrator to rape victims. Update: He withdraws analogy. Compares Nichols to criminal
We received this new statement from Mr. Levin at 4:32 p.m. He has dropped the rape analogy. He wrote, “Upon further reflection of my initial post script, I am submitting the below…
Hightower to speak to Women for Responsible Legislation
Women for Responsible Legislation will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, Aug. 27, 11:15 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Pensacola City Hall. The speaker this month will be Escambia County School Board…
House approves Congressional Redistricting Plan
By BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA A plan to redraw Florida’s 27 congressional districts overwhelmingly passed the state House on Tuesday, inching closer to a potential faceoff with the Senate…
Jolly picks up endorsement
Congressman Richard Nugent Backs David Jolly for U.S. Senate Press Release: United States Representative David Jolly (R-FL-13) today announced that Congressman Richard Nugent (R-FL-11) has officially backed his candidacy for the U.S….
What have we learned about Eric Olson incident? More questions than answers
None of the “350 emails” from Melanie Nichols’ federal account were addressed to City Administrator Eric Olson. Why did this even get on Eric Olson’s radar? There was no email to Olson…
CRA to seek more public input on Hawkshaw parcel
For the second time in two months, Councilman Charles Bare made the motion to turn down all the proposals for the Hawkshaw property on south Ninth Avenue. The CRA passed the motion…
What did Melanie Nichols say in her emails to city staff? No smoking gun, routine stuff
Eric Olson had been City Administrator for three months before he was compelled to contact the bosses of Melanie Nichols, president of the North Hill Preservation Association, on July 2. What did…
Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research tied to Pensacola Marathon
Press Release: The Pensacola Sports Association (PSA) announced on Aug. 5 that the annual Pensacola Marathon presented by Publix on Sunday, Nov. 8, will benefit nonprofits including the Rally Foundation for Childhood…
Ethics and the City Council
The Pensacola City Council will hear from Planning Board member Scott Sallis on Thursday. Unfortunately, the council will not hear from the planning department about their role on his vote that violated…
Fred Levin offers his version of the Olson incident, facts differ
Attorney Fred Levin, the first person to ever top Inweekly’s Power List, went on NewsRadio 1620 this morning to defend Mayor Ashton Hayward. He gave his version of why City Administrator Eric…
Senate, House on redistricting collision course
By BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA With just four days left until the end of a special session called to redraw the state’s congressional map, the Senate Reapportionment Committee on…
County employees learn how to achieve excellent customer service
Thirty Escambia County employees are among 235 people attending the Studer Community Institute’s “Achieving Excellent Customer Service: Winning Customers and Keeping them Happy” workshop today. On the SCI website, the institute says…
Citizens will be heard on City Administrator Eric Olson
Mayor Ashton Hayward wanted to move forward. He wanted the discussion on his city administrator’s phone call to the bosses of North Hill Preservation Association president to end. After all, he solely…
House moves forward with new Congressional map
By JIM SAUNDERS THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA After rejecting a proposal by Sarasota County lawmakers, the Florida House appears poised Tuesday to approve a congressional redistricting plan that seeks to align…
Hobbs returns as president of Emerald Coastkeeper
We received this email late last week. Chasidy Hobbs is the new president of Emerald Coastkeepers Hello Fellow Clean Water Lovers! It has been awhile since you have heard from me, and…
Bare provides background material on ‘No Confidence’ vote regarding Olson
Pensacola City Councilman Charles Bare provided to the media his add-on item for the Aug. 20 Council meeting. We’re hearing that council members are lobbied to drop the matter of Olson threatening…
ITEN Wired Summit announces 2015 speakers
ITEN Wired has announced its roster of speakers for the 2015 ITEN Wired Summit, to be held Oct. 22 and 23 at the Hilton Pensacola Beach Gulf Front. The summit kicks off…
Evers hosts Community Preparedness forum next Tuesday
September is National Preparedness Month and State Senator Greg Evers invites you to take action and make a plan. Residents and business owners are invited to the join a panel of experts…
Paddle through the Past: Deadman’s Island kayak tour
Press release: The Florida Public Archaeology Network (FPAN) and Pensacola Paddlesport are partnering to create a guided archaeology kayak tour of Deadman’s Island in Gulf Breeze. The area known as Deadman’s Island…