Even after the vote, Escambia County Commissioners were conflicted in their decision to send Veolia packing. “I’m just torn, honestly,†said Commissioner Gene Valentino. “Well, we’re all torn,†replied Commissioner Wilson Robertson…
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Superfund Shuffle
Escambia County will be handing off some toxic assets this week. The move should set the stage for brighter days. “It’s more of what I call a clean up thing,†said Escambia…
ECAT union asks for info
Dear Ms. Lovoy (Escambia County budget director), I see that on the agenda for this Thursday, November 8th, 2011 that the “Request for Qualification for ECAT Management Contract, PD10-11.060” is being presented…
Chavers withdraws from sheriff’s race
William (Bill) Chavers, NPA, (former Chief Deputy for Sheriff David Morgan) withdrew today from the Escambia County Sheriff’s race for the 2012 General Election, according to Supervisor of Elections David Stafford.
What not to say in workplace conversations
Real Simple has few suggestions on what to say in workplace conversations and offers substitute phrases: “That’s not my job.†“This might sound stupid, but…†“I don’t have time to talk to…
Bus workers union releases grievances
Open letter to Escambia County Commissioners: Dear Commissioners – please see the attached grievances filed by ECAT employees just in recent days. Please note that the Union would be happy to provide…
Haters
The FBI released its list of last year’s hate crimes. While the City of Pensacola did not report any hate crimes, Escambia County reported three. The first two occurred over the summer…
One-in-four Escambia Co. children live in poverty
Escambia County has one out of every four children living in poverty–17,470 children, 28.1 percent, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. A recently released brief by the U.S. Census Bureau and based…
SAO: No criminal charges to be filed against Robertson
State Attorney Bill Eddins’ office has announced that no criminal charges will be filed against Escambia County Commissioner Wilson Robertson in regards to him using his influence to help Forrest Gibbs get…
BP Sticks Around (Sort of)
The man at BP’s claim’s facility Tuesday night couldn’t speculate about the decision to keep the doors open. He could only provide a freshly printed flyer with the new hours of operation….
The Man’s Big Brother
Kids that stay out too late may soon have to answer to their parents and Big Brother. Pensacola City Councilman John Jerralds seemed nearly giddy Monday night as he tried to sell…
TDC Shuffle
Escambia County Attorney Alison Rodgers visited the Tourist Development Council to do a little housekeeping today. She recently became concerned that the TDC’s membership was not holding to state statue, which governs…
County sends letters to Ethics Commission and AG Bondi
County Attorney Alison Rogers forwarded the letters the county sent to the Florida Ethics Commission and Attorney General Pam Bondi regarding Commissioner Wilson Robertson and the hiring of Forrest Gibbs. Ethics Commission:…
Union Occupies County Chambers
by Jeremy Morrison It’s an interesting mix: the union and Occupiers. While their messages may dovetail, the group’s styles vary wildly. “Let’s hope it doesn’t rain,†said Mike Lowery, president of the…
Grover wants to stay on BP disaster recovery
Escambia County Commissioner Grover Robinson has sent in his requests for committee assignments. He wants off the Tourist Development Commission (TDC)—who doesn’t?—but wants to stay on top of the Oil Spill Recovery….
Wilson Robertson marathon continues on PNJ
Today, the daily points out that Escambia County Commissioner Wilson Robertson is up for the chairmanship of the commission. The PNJ editorial board has come out against Robertson holding that position. Tomorrow…
Buzz: Few marketing positions at Gibbs level
We made a few phone calls to area corporations and non-profit and we couldn’t find any newly hired marketing coordinator that makes $63,000, especially ones with no experience. Starting salaries run in…
IN Interview: Wilson Robertson
Seeing a Man About a Horse.. by Jeremy Morrison… He maintains that what he did wasn’t against the rules. But he concedes it probably should be. “There is no law on the…
Hugh King drops out of Democrat primary
The race for Escambia County Commissioner District 3 has seen one life-long Democrat drop his party affiliation and switch to No Party Affiliation (NPA)–Hugh King, Sr. The former city councilman hasn’t gotten…
Full text of PNJ interview with Grover
Escambia County Commissioner Grover Robinson shared with the IN the entire transcript of his written interview with the PNJ: PNJ: In regard to your e-mail dated 9/26, sent at 5:38 p.m.: You…
