Press Release: In the coming weeks, District 3 Commissioner Lumon May will host a variety of Constituent Service Offices throughout the area and meet with citizens at the following locations: ·Thursday, April…
Gunther violated city code of ethics
Note: Fred Gunther believes that the city code of ethics does not apply to the CMPA. He sent me the following statement: “I believe the headline “Gunther Violates City Ethics Code†is…
Councilmen propose changes
Councilman Charles Bare is proposing several changes to the city’s park ordinance. The email from Councilman Bare: I am proposing to the parks ordinances for the City of Pensacola. Key changes include:…
Dodging Curve Balls
The Beck Property Company is a step closer to landing a mixed-use development at the Community Maritime Park, but not without last-minute, curveball drama. “I walk into this building and I never…
Bipartisan bill in Congress will create independent office to investigate military rapes
Press Release: Rep. Jackie Speier (D-CA), Rep. Walter Jones (R-NC), Rep. Bruce Braley (D-IA) reintroduce The STOP Act to end epidemic of sexual assault in the military; In latest scandal — Lt….
Hayward Hits District 7
About an hour into Monday night’s District 7 town hall meeting, resident Raymond Reese was getting hot. He was upset about blight, speeding traffic, clogged storm drains and a lot more. And…
Hill picks up another endorsement
Press Release: State Rep. Dennis Baxley, father of the “Stand Your Ground Law” and Speaker Pro Tem under Marco Rubio, has endorsed conservative Republican Mike Hill for state Representative in the District…
Studying the Disparity Study
The Pensacola City Council recently requested an update on the implementation of recommendations stemming from last year’s city disparity study. This morning, City Administrator Bill Reynolds informed council members that city staff…
Nobles first to qualify for House District 2 Race
Press Release: Former community leader and Pensacola City Councilman Jack Nobles today announced he has acquired all of the necessary signatures to qualify as a candidate for the Florida House District 2…
Batter Up at Maritime Park
There’s another prospect standing in the batter’s box at the Community Maritime Park. Realtor Justin Beck made a pitch to the Community Maritime Park Associates’ Audit and Operations Committee today to build…
First Negative Flyer hits District 2 GOP race
A Conservative Electioneering Communications Organization–The Committee for a Better Florida– is taking swipes at former Gulf Breeze Mayor Ed Gray and former Pensacola City Councilman Jack Nobles for being “Two Career Politicians.”…
Morgan endorses Hill for House District 2 seat
Press Release: Escambia County Sheriff David Morgan has endorsed conservative Republican Mike Hill for state Representative in the District 2 Special Election. “I’m proud to stand with Mike Hill and urge fellow…
Celebrate with Ice Flyers today
WHAT: Ice Flyers Championship Celebration – Hosted by SMG WHEN: 5:30 – Monday, April 15, 2013 WHERE: Pensacola Bay Center DETAILS: Celebration to congratulate Pensacola Ice Flyers for bringing home their first…
Deadlines
Today is the deadline to register to vote and be eligible to vote in the House District 2 Special Primary Election on May 14. The Supervisor of Elections offices will be open…
Lunch with Carl Bernstein
Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist Carl Bernstein spoke in downtown Pensacola this afternoon about his years covering the “use and abuse of political power,” as well as the political and journalistic landscape of today….
Veterans Memorial Park Announcement
Earlier today, Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward announced a new foundation to oversee Veterans Memorial Park. Here’s the city press release: Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward joined City Council members and members of his…
Getting ‘Derailed’ with RESTORE
As the Escmabia County RESTORE Act Advisory Committee gets its feet wet, county officials have varying views on exactly how the body should function. “We’re a little concerned,†Interim County Administrator George…
Hayward’s District 7 Town Hall
Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward will host a town hall in District 7 next week. Here is the city press release: Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward will continue his popular series of “Taking City…
Another candidate announces for District 2
Jeremy Lau will be announcing today at the Northwest Florida Federation of Labor membership meeting his intent to file on Friday for State House District 2 seat. Jeremy Lau is a Democrat…
Wrestling with the CMPA & Selling the City
Toward the tail end of Monday’s two-plus hours of discussion regarding the leasing process for properties at the Community Maritime Park, City Attorney Jim Messer boiled it down to one sentence. “This…