In his PNJ column today, Mark “Moby” O’Brien writes:
…Pensacola clearly is evolving into a retirement and vacation community, and they’re deciding whether to fight it, accept it or vote with their feet and leave.”
My expectations of this community are more than a retirement and vacation community. It’s why I push so hard for change. The vast majority of this community wants more, expects more and is now fighting to get more.
We are trying to rid ourselves of the Good Old Boy system that has held us back. We are voting out bad leaders and breaking down the barriers that have hindered our progress. We know what are problems are now and we’re dealing with them better than ever before.
The August 26 primary was a big step in the right direction. The Escambia County Commission reduction in tax rate is another, as well as the naming of a master developer for the Community Maritime Park.
What will the Pensacola City Council do with its budget? Will it also cut it 13%? And will the quiet revolution continue in the November city council elections?