NorthEscambia.com reports that the Escambia County Commission will not help the Consolidation Commission as it works to develop its plan for unifying the local governments in the county. “I don’t want to…
What people read this past week
TOP POSTS OF THE WEEK ENDING MAY 16, 2009 1. DOJ: ECSO is 20 years behind 2. Did Hall and Valentino violate Sunshine Laws? 3. Wood: Hall called about PEDC 4. Another…
Comparing Escambia County to St. Lucia
Comm. Valentino singled out St. Lucia as “Recognized Winner” (page 4). In my research online, it appears the key to the revitalization of the St. Lucia economy was that in 1996 the…
Summary of EDCs named by Valentino
Both the Chamber and Commissioner Valentino are proposing economic development be done by a private non-profit corporation. A big question is how the board will be appointed. Here is a summary of…
Other cities mentioned by Valentino
In reviewing my notes from the Thursday, May 14 meeting with Commissioner Gene Valentino and County Administrator Bob McLaughlin, the Commissioner mentioned several other cities that he had studied. They aren’t in…
Mobile County
The Mobile County website is one of the least informative. It lists accomplishments but has little about structure (See). I did go through the county budget and found $485,703 for Economic Development,…
Portland Development Commission
Portland Development Commission Form: City Department The Commission is governed by a five-member board of Commissioners who are all local citizens appointed by the Mayor and approved by City Council. According to…
St Lucia????
Commissioner Valentino also lists Saint Lucia – which I think is not a city, but a country in the Caribbean. Not sure it applies at all.
Galveston Economic Development Partnership
Galveston Economic Development Partnership Form: Private/Chamber Funding Source: Memberships The City of Galveston recognized the Chamber of Commerce as the economic development engine of the Island, granting $50,000 to launch GEDP in…
Kalamazoo Economic Development Corporation
Kalamazoo Economic Development Corporation For: City Department Budget: $ 649,998 Source: Loan repayments, TIF The City of Kalamazoo’s Economic Development Corporation offers a range of services that include: * small business assistance…
Greater Houston Partnership
Another city in the Valentino presentation-Houston, Texas Greater Houston Partnership Form: Private Sector/Chamber Funding: Private sector Board of Directors The Greater Houston Partnership is governed by a 130-member Board of Directors. Each…
Jacksonville Economic Development Commission
Jacksonville is one of the cities listed in Valentino’s presentation as a success story. Here is its structure: Jacksonville Economic Development Commission – JEDC Form: Government Board 2008-09 Budget: $11.4 million Primary…
Will politics plague PEDA?
Will PEDA bring more politics? That is one of the big questions I have about the Valentino plan for economic development. The Escambia County Commissioners have the largest block of members appointed…
Proud Dad
My daughter Claney sang the National Anthem at the Pelicans Home Opener. If the video isn’t appearing, try this link.
More notes on Valentino meeting
The meeting with Gene Valentino could have been contentious, but it wasn’t. The meeting with the Commissioner and County Administrator Bob McLaughlin had been scheduled two weeks ago. I went into it…
Conservative blog trends
Here are the overnight trends for the conservative blogs according to NetRightNation.com: Issue Trends 1. Medicare: + 265.52 % 2. Social Security: + 165.91 % 3. EPA Restrictions: + 103.85 % 4….
Valentino shares his plan (updated)
Updated 11:42 am, May 15 Commissioner Gene Valentino gave the IN a peek into his black box to see his economic development plan. He will fully present his proposal –yes, it is…
No inner city soccer fields
I know some of the council members are scrambling to learn more about soccer fields inside the City limits. The only ones I can find are next to Roger Scott. There are…
WEAR picks up IN human trafficking story
Of course, we did the story two years ago – Shauna’s Story of Slavery. At the time we got national attention – CBS News and Air America Radio. Last year, NBC and…
Man arrested for Domestic Violence put into PTR (Correction)
Correction: We originally incorrectly reported the judges involved in this case. Judge Thomas Johnson handled the first appearance. Also the State Attorney’s office did object to the PTR. This week’s cover story…
