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Tag: Consolidation
Commission hands off with consolidation
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…
Gov. Crist to sign consolidation bill
While he is in town today, Gov. Charlie Crist will sign the bill that will form a consolidation commission that will draft a document for unifying local governments in Escambia County.
Buzz: Florida Senate passes consolidation
Just got a text message the local bill to form a consolidation commission passed the Florida Senate, YEAS 38 NAYS 0
BTW: Consolidation bill passes the house
The Florida House has approved the Escambia County consolidation commission bill with a 120-0 vote and no discussion. The bill now goes to the Florida Senate for approval.
Consolidation bill passes commitee
CS/HB 1431, the Florida House bill that creates Escambia County Consolidation Study Commission to develop consolidation plan, was reported favorably out of the Military & Local Affairs Policy Committee on Friday, March…
Where is Perkins coming from?
It’s both perplexing and disturbing that ECUA board member Dale Perkins tried to do an end run around the consolidation effort and get the Emerald Coast Utility Authority excluded from the study….
Buzz: Proposed wording of Perkins amendment
According to our sources, this is the wording of the amendment Dale Perkins is proposing to the consolidation bill: “Neither the consolidation plan nor the commission shall consider, discuss, or propose the…
Buzz: Perkins trying to derail consolidation
The buzz from Tallahassee is that ECUA board member Dale Perkins is there to introduce to the House committee considering the bill on consolidation an amendment to exclude the Emerald Coast Utility…
Evers files Consolidation Bill
It’s HB 1431. Read it here .
Ever has consolidation bill
State Rep. Greg Evers has a consolidation bill that he will be proposing to the Northwest Florida delegation. It has a wrinkle that will give him and his fellow lawmakers power over…
All for One says Evers is supporting the bill
I interviewed Jason Crawford, co-chair of Escambia All-For-One: “Scott Remington and I, on behalf of Escambia All-for-One, have been working closely and extensively with Rep. Evers who chairs our local legislative delegation….
Buzz: Peaden/Evers will derail consolidation
Latest political gossip: The fix is in to stop the efforts to have the state legislature pass bill for the formation of a consolidation commission. Two of our Okaloosa lawmakers have figured…
Evers wounds, maybe kills, consolidation
NorthEscambia.com reports that the Town of Century has withdrawn its support for a plan to consolidate Century, Pensacola and Escambia County under one unified government. Council members are claiming that Escambia All…
Who is pulling Evers chain
We hear the PBA—Police Benevolent Association— is pressuring State Rep. Greg Evers on the consolidation issue. IN reporter Sean Boone interviewed Evers this morning: News: More representation needed for Evers support by…
Okaloosa politicians try to derail consolidation
Last night our legislative delegation held an open forum at Pensacola Junior College. State Sen. Durell Peaden (R-Crestview) and State Rep. Greg Evers (R-Baker) made a rare appearance in Escambia County to…
All For One in Century tonight
Escambia All-For-One is in Century tonight What: Century City Council Meeting When: Tonight, Dec 1st @ 7pm Where: Century City Hall Purpose: Presentation to city council asking for their support and involvement…
Timetable for Consolidation
Escambia All For One has released this timetable for consolidation, assuming the city councils and the county commission stay on board with the concept: November 2008  Meet with Pensacola City Council/ Century City Council/ County Commission   December 2008  Legislative Delegation Meeting  January 2009  Legislative Delegation files bill to create Constitutional Commission  February 2009  Engage Community through Focus Groups & Town Halls …
Panama City looks a the future, consolidation
Pensacola isn’t the only place looking ahead and trying to figure out how to be a better place to live. Last night the city held its first National Issues Forum which city…
City Department Head salaries – ranked
Thanks to a public records request by the daily: City Mgr Tom Bonfield+bonus $156,800 City Atty John Fleming $125,435 Asst. City Mgr Robert Payne $120,161 Asst. City Mgr Alvin Coby $119,496 Asst….