Category: Escambia County
No need for PEDC review, only one decision
Economic Development hinges on one decision that only the Escambia County Commission can make: Should Valentino’s PEDA (Pensacola Escambia Development Authority that has the commissioners…
Valentino/Birdwell strategy
Their strategy is clear–delay voting on economic development as long as possible in hopes of building a ground swell against the Chamber. Yes, against the…
Commissioner Valentino’s comments
The BOCC referred the economic development to the PEDC for further discussion. Here are Commissioner Valentino’s comments on today’s meeting (the emphasis is his): I’m…
Valentino show
Commissioner Gene Valentino presented his “plan” to the Escambia County Commission. Jane Birdwell worked the PowerPoint presentation and coached the commissioner during the meeting. Valentino…
Sen. Nelson is coming
U.S. Senator Bill Nelson will hold a press conference today at 3 p.m. at Plaza de Luna at the end of Palafox. He is holding…
Charter commission sets public hearing
This is a big week for local government. On Tuesday, June 16, at 9 a.m., the Escambia County Commission will discuss economic development at its…
County may drop longevity pay
Escambia County is looking for $17.1 million in budget cuts. County Budget director Amy Lovoy has made these recommendations to the BOCC: — Eliminate longevity…
Nuclear power coming to Escambia County?
Is Gulf Power planning to build a nuclear power plant in north Escambia County? William Reynolds of NorthEscambia.com thinks its possible. The electric utility has…
Escambia County Community Land Trust
What is it? Who is it? Found a December 2005 Florida Trend article by Charlotte Crane. “In 2003, three businessmen incorporated the Escambia County Community…
Wyche arrested
Perennial candidate John Wyche has been arrested and charged with the misappropriation of almost $480,000 in state funds intended for use by Life Skills Center,…
MPDP Davison responds to criticism
Scott Davison, the vice president of development for Maritime Park Development Partners, has sent at letter to the CMPA. Davison writes that he did have…
Last batch of Valentino emails
I will try to summarize all these emails and give my analysis by Sunday morning. Part 2 pages 1-20 Part 2 pages 21-35 Part 2…
Actual Valentino emails for you to read
I realize it may be frustrating for you to get the emails in a piecemeal fashion. Here is the first batch received as part of…
County property values drop more than city
I realize I’m trailing the PNJ on releasing this information, but I’ve been working on the Valentino emails. According to County Budget Director Amy Lovoy:…
Consolidation Commission almost set
The officers of the Escambia County Consolidation Commission were elected last night. Two positions have yet to be appointed–one by NAACP, one by Ministerial Alliance….
Commissioners can’t cut pay
The Bay County Commissioners are finding that they can’t cut their salaries. The News Herald reports that the Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to take a…
It’s official
Press release: The University of West Florida has announced the appointment of Kyle Marrero as interim vice president for University Advancement at the University of…
PEDC minutes
The draft of the minutes of the May 28 PEDC meeting have been released, as per our records request last Friday. Chairman Gene Valentino did…
Crossing government lines
The discussion on Sam Hall’s stance on ECAT – that it should bring a better operational plan before the City Council approves a dedicated funding…
Mack responds to Pension ideas
From Councilwoman Diane Mack: Dear Rick, In response to today’s blog post regarding Dr. Pratt’s pension proposal, I would ask that you give thoughtful attention…
