Tag: Ashton Hayward
City Administrator outlines proposed Pensacola Workforce Housing program
Marcie Whitaker, City of Pensacola Housing Administrator, outlined Mayor Ashton Hayward’s workforce housing program during the agenda review on Dec. 5. Introducing Whitaker’s presentation, City…
County Commissioner questions Pensacola Tanyard soil test
Escambia County Commissioner Doug Underhill has questions about the soil sample tested at the Government Street stormwater site in the Tanyard neighborhood. Mayor Ashton Hayward…
How to destroy a Pensacola neighborhood or ‘You oughta see all the rats’
Community activist Dr. Gloria Horning summed her feelings about what is happening in the Tanyards neighborhood only two blocks from Pensacola City Hall in four…
Pasco County to drop lobbyist, Pensacola mayor wants the amplification
The Pasco County Commission last week voted to not renew the contract of its lobbyist when it expires next year. Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward told…
Pensacola police chief responds to increase in homicides and gun violence
From the Pensacola Police Department: Pensacola Police will be saturating areas within city limits at various times and days in the near future in an…
Inaccurate City of Pensacola website hampers accountability
Mayor Ashton Hayward  has proclaimed often that  transparency, and accountability are cornerstones of his administration. Unfortunately, the reality doesn’t match the rhetoric. He declared in his first…
Bubba Watson for Mayor garners national attention
The idea of Bubba Watson being Pensacola’s next mayor has caught national attention. Is it possible? Yes. The two-time Masters champion has two well-connected local…
Buzz: Simmons headed to ECSO, Alexander fights to keep job
Escambia County Assistant County Administrator Chip Simmons will leaving the county to work for Escambia County Sheriff David Morgan, according to sources close to both…
What does the Pensacola Powder Keg look like?
Quint Studer believes that the westside of Pensacola is a powder keg. He wants to see economic development in that part of town. It’s why…
Pensacola Police Chief says little can be done about rise in homicides
The City of Pensacola homicide rate is the highest since 2012. The Pensacola Police Chief and Mayor were much more proactive about combating the violent…
Mayor sells historic Pensacola street markers
Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward has put up for auction 30 historic street markers. They are to be sold “AS-IS†on the website GovDeals.com. Their condition…
Residents around Blount site know nothing of Hayward redevelopment plan
Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward and his staff have been working for months on a plan for the redevelopment of the Blount Middle School site on…
