Et tu, Mobytu

News Journal columnist Mark O’Brien adds himself to the list of PNJ columnists and opinion writers asking the County Administrator George Touart to retire/resign (…

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Letter on Roads Inc

Chairman White, Commissioners Young, Valentino, Robinson and Whitehead: I have read the supposed “agreement” that Mr. Touart promised would provide a definitive timeline for the…

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Let’s Get Our Money’s Worth

The group – Civic Concern – is pushing for PIP renewal: When the Florida Legislature convenes the special session scheduled to begin September 18, it…

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PNJ offers no opinion of Touart/Land deal

The daily newspaper has devoted two days to the George Touart/Bauer Road land deal. Yet their editorial board has written no opinions on the issue….

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Not first time for ethics policy

In January 2004, then-County Commissioner Janice Gilley brought up the idea of instituting such a code of ethics for county employees and an annual performance…

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Musings on Touart/Land deal

First, I believe that the Bauer Road land deal is fair and fulfills a public recreation need. [In the interest of full disclosure, Neal Nash…

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Firefighter letter to BOCC

From the Firefighters Union: August 22, 2007 Dear Commissioner, Since March ‘07, the Escambia County Professional Firefighters Union has presented the County with numerous unsafe…

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Ole Miss Number 2 Party school

The Princeton Review ( Ole Miss No. 2 party school ) has named my alma mater the Number 2 party school in the U.S. When…

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Cumulus bounces back slightly

The Spring 2007 Arbitron ratings are in (Spring Radio Ratings). Cumulus has bounced back, especially Magic 106. Magic 106   Spring 06: 6.1/ Fall 06: 4.0…

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Important week

This week may be the most important week for local government in months. Several hot issues will be discussed. Of course, discussion and action are…

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Snow falls from Bush

White House press secretary Tony Snow announced today he is resigning as press secretary for Pres. Bush due to financial pressures. Snow was named press…

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Northrup wants to expand in Mobile

From the Mobile Press Register: Northrop Grumman Corp. said Wednesday its Mobile-made KC-30 tanker would provide an economic boost in neighboring Mississippi. Los Angeles-based Northrop…

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