Pensacola City Council filing deadline a week away

The 2012 municipal elections have the potential to be a mid-term test for Mayor Ashton Hayward and the 2010 city charter. There are five city…

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Buzz: Townsend not to run again, candidates line up

The buzz is Ronald Townsend will not run for re-election as the District 7 City Council member. Jimmie Perkins and Robbie Carl Andrews have filed…

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Masters of the Universe?

The daily newspaper called this morning about a second public request made last night by Councilwoman DeWeese, who copied them on the request but not…

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Council Selects Executive

As the appointed time for the Pensacola City Council’s special meeting to select its new executive came and went, Councilwoman Megan Pratt began to wonder…

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A New Day?

Pensacola City Council President Sam Hall opened up Thursday night’s council meeting by requesting that things stay “upbeat.” “I want Kumbayah tonight,” he said. The…

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Executive Decision

In a couple of hours, the Pensacola City Council will consider selecting its Council Executive. The board will be taking a look at four candidates….

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The 2011 City Budget Process

The City Budget process last year was one of the most bizarre of any local government entity in recent memory.  The closest comparison is the…

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Legion Field Project, Breaking Ground by September

With plans to break ground by the end of summer, the city of Pensacola hosted another public input meeting last night for the Legion Filed…

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City Administrator cleared of Sunshine allegation

The State Attorney’s Office has issued a letter clearing City Administrator Bill Reynolds of Sunshine Law violations raised by Pensacola City Councilwoman Maren DeWeese in…

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Occupy Pensacola: More than a trespass case

By Stephanie Sharp… This week David Burden was found not guilty of a trespassing misdemeanor. His attorney, Eric Stevenson, fought for his client’s not guilty…

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Occupy Pensacola on today’s trial

Press Release: Pensacola, Fla. May 15, 2012 – The trial for Melody Castro and David Burden, the two who were arrested at City Hall in…

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Mayor hears from citizens at District 2 town hall

By Stephanie Sharp—- Two extra rows of seats had to be added in the meeting room of the Tryon Branch Library for last night’s Town…

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