June 3 BCC discussion transcript

Here’s the pdf on the Escambia Board of County Commissioners’ discussion of the 401(a) annuity program. We’ve highlighted the statements made by Commissioner Lumon May….

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Barry, May don’t want back pay for themselves

Both Steven Barry and Lumon May yesterday told Inweekly that they wouldn’t accept any back pay regarding the 401(a) annuity retirement plan. Still, they want…

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Barry waits until June 17 to discuss Gilley’s job performance

By Jeremy Morrison Escambia County Commissioner Steven Barry says “there’s not one specific reason” why he called for a discussion regarding County Administrator Janice Gilley’s…

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Local entities handle retirement options better

How do other local government entities inform their employees of the retirement plan options and any changes? Commissioner Doug Underhill’s position is the county’s HR…

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Presser Notes: Planes, Boats & COVID-less Pressers?

by Jeremy Morrison, Inweekly Pensacola Mayor Grover Robinson took a few moments during his weekly press conference Monday to talk about his recent selection of…

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LWV elects first black president

Civil rights lawyer Cecile M. Scoon, Esq. has made history as the first Black woman elected to lead the League of Women Voters of Florida….

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Pension debate uncovers another Gilley goof

The hot topic at the Escambia Commission meeting on Thursday, June 3, was the pensions for the county’s senior management and the commissioners. According to…

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Gilley’s Gauntlet

Escambia Administrator’s Contract Up For Discussion By Jeremy Morrison When Escambia County Administrator Janice Gilley returns to work from her trip out of town, she…

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City schedules swearing-in ceremony for new chief

The City of Pensacola, Mayor Grover C. Robinson, IV and the Pensacola Police Department invite the community to attend a Swearing-In Ceremony on Monday, June…

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Buzz: Gilley’s employment future up for discussion

The word on South Palafox is Escambia County Administrator Janice Gilley may have to face a job performance evaluation when she returns from vacation. The…

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Suggestions for Bicentennial time capsule

In commemoration of Florida’s Territorial Bicentennial and Escambia County’s 200th Anniversary, the 200th Anniversary Commission is seeking the community’s input on items to place in a time capsule…

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Robinson implements electric vehicle policy

Mayor Grover Robinson has implemented the Mayoral Policy 21-01, Electric Vehicle Ready Pensacola, in an effort to help the City of Pensacola be a leader in reducing greenhouse gas emissions….

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Gilley jumps the shark

What should have been a routine public record request of the county has revealed the dysfunction of the Gilley administration. To get an accurate breakdown…

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Pensacola dives Into homeless plan with Marbut

by Jeremy Morrison City of Pensacola officials crept further this week into what Mayor Grover Robinson has referred to as the “crawling” stage of a…

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County public Information office loses new hire

Danica Phillips, who was only hired by Escambia County in January, has notified her bosses that she, too, is leaving her job. She is a…

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Presser Notes: EV’s, Solving Homelessness & $ecuring Wahoos

by Jeremy Morrison Pensacola is becoming more hospital for drivers of electric vehicles, or EV’s. More will be springing up as a new city policy…

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Boatwright leaving county

Cassie Boatwright, Escambia County’s director of facilities management, has announced that she is leaving the Gilley administration. Boatwright was hired in January 2020. She came…

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Judge Dannheisser receives Fairest of Them All Equal Justice award

The Fairest of Them All Equal Justice Awards named Judge Tom Dannheisser the “Fairest of  Them All” in Circuit 1 The awards provide a scientific…

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Deadline for summer youth internships extended

The deadline has been extended to apply for the City of Pensacola Summer Youth Intern Program, which will offer an opportunity for eligible youth ages 16-24…

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Robinson and City Wilkins honored Home Rule Heroes

The Florida League of Cities, the united voice for Florida’s municipal governments, recently recognized Mayor Grover C. Robinson, IV and City Administrator Keith Wilkins with…

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