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 to see if the board can legally…
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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 contract last week. The commissioner, however, isn’t…
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 should do nothing more than hand out…
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 Amy Miller as deputy city administrator. Miller,…
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. Scoon, who served as the organization’s 1st…
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 the agenda item, the commissioners’ statements during…
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 will be returning to a sh#$ storm…
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 14 honoring Eric Randall as he is…
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 process is the Board of County Commissioners…
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 on July 17 at the 10 a.m….
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. The policy, which took effect Feb. 1,…
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 of the “controversy,” read William Reynolds’ post…