The American Planning Association (APA) has announced the designation of Palafox Street—from Wright Street to Pensacola Bay—as one of 10 Great Streets for 2013. The honor is a testament to the Pensacola’s…
Tag: Ronald Townsend
Outgoing Council Members Recognized
Prior to swearing in new Pensacola City Council members yesterday, outgoing members were honored. Each was given a framed resolution in recognition of their service on the council. “This has been a…
Hayward Engages District 7
Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward and a roomful of residents from District 7 covered a myriad of subjects during the latest meeting in the Taking City Hall to the Citizens series. “Do y’all…
Hatching the Rewrite, or Something to Cluck About
During a recent trip to Key West, Pensacola City Councilman Larry Johnson discovered the island had a large chicken population. When he went out for lunch, the birds roamed freely around his…
A New Day?
Pensacola City Council President Sam Hall opened up Thursday night’s council meeting by requesting that things stay “upbeat.†“I want Kumbayah tonight,†he said. The president knew the weight of the room’s…
Johnson Predicts ‘Tough’ Budget Season
The Pensacola City Council offered a glimpse last night of what upcoming budget workshops might look like. Council members signaled to Mayor Ashton Hayward that it could be a rough ride. Councilman…
‘Big Boys & Girls’ Clash with Mayor
The continuing back-and-forth between the Pensacola City Council and Mayor Ashton Hayward has found its newest venue: the audit selection committee. “I almost wish I didn’t care,†Councilwoman Maren DeWeese charged onto…
Council to Meet Executive Candidates
Months after its top candidate flinched just before taking the job, the Pensacola City Council may soon be meeting a few more applicants for its council executive position. The board has been…
Council to Discuss Environmental Advisory Board
During the last Pensacola City Council meeting, Jan. 26, a citizen expressed concern about the city’s environmental advisory board not having met since March 2011. Councilwoman Sheri Myers said that she brought…
What to expect in the mayor’s race
Conventional political wisdom says that an incumbent must have 45 percent of the primary vote to win a run-off. If this holds true, then Mike Wiggins is in trouble. However, there are…
What can one council member do?
What can a council member do about crime in her district? Ask Maren DeWeese. For years, her neighborhoods have avoided the Bluffs park on Scenic Highway because of sexual activity happening at…
#1 Pensacola Drug Dealer Spot
The corner of A and Jackson streets is where drugs are sold daily openly on the street. It’s not secret. Everyone in that community knows it. You can drive by there at…
Buzz: Other races
. Some locals have been hoping that another Republican would jump into the State Senate race that now has Greg Evers, Dave Murzin and Mike Hill. The name that I heard most…
Johnson wins, Marty gone
Larry B. Johnson took an early lead in the City Council District 4 run-off and never looked back. He beat incumbent Marty Donovan, 1296-819. Donovan got 37% of the vote in the…
Halcorp gives Townsend $750, too
Councilman Ronald Townsend also got $750 from Halcorp and its officers during this last campaign reporting period. Interestingly, fellow Councilman Marty Donovan gave him $150. Townsend reports that he spent $328.72 on…
Council approves airport deal anyway
By IN Reporter Sean Boone Airport deal lives after city hiccup After a week long fiasco described by Councilwoman Jewel Cannada-Wynn as “The clash of the hotel titans,” Sandspur Development was ultimately…
District 7 campaign expenses
Incumbent Ronald Townsend will be facing off against Hallmark Elementary teacher Jacci Shumaker on Nov. 25 for Pensacola City Council, District 7. Townsend spent over a quarter of his campaign funds on…
Boone Report: Shumak-Who?
by IN Reporter Sean Boone Relatively unknown in the Pensacola political scene, City Council Dist. 7 candidate Jacqueline Shumaker was able to force a runoff on Nov. 25 with incumbent Ronald Townsend…
Springdale opens baseball park
Six weeks before Pensacola voters approved the Community Maritime Park, Springdale, Ark. passed a referendum for a baseball park. They played their first game in the park yesterday. From the Morning News:…