Readers were interested in hearing about the UWF Haas Center study of the economic impact of light industrial at OLF-8 and the Chamber’s support of the master plan. Early Voting, Amendment Recommendations and PMA Gala also caught their attention.
1. Chamber sends letter to BCC about OLF-8
Pensacola Chamber chair David Deliman has sent a letter to the Escambia Board of County Commissioners supporting the use of a portion of OLF-8 for Light Industrial, as outlined in the OLF-8 master plan.
Key point: “On behalf of the 1,100 chamber members, our board respectfully asks that you follow the agreed-upon Master Plan that supports job creation, which will grow our economy, increase county revenues, and provide quality jobs for our citizens.” Read more.
2. Daily Outtakes: Good news for us, Bad news for Beulah Nimbys, Developers
The FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance requested that the UWF Haas Center study the 46 acres set aside for light industrial development and analyze whether the county should use them for that purpose or let developers use them for residential and retail mixed-use.
The difference in the economic impact of the two options is stark – over $1 billion.
Light Industrial: $1.3 billion over five years, with local tax revenue of $10.8 million. Plus, 1,550 direct, indirect and induced jobs with $445.5 million in total personal income.
Residential, Mixed Use: $159 million and $2.3 million in tax revenue.
Read more.
3. Escambia sets Early Voting record in its first day
Supervisor of Elections Robert Bender reported on Escambia County’s record-setting first day of Early Voting. Read more.
4. Daily Outtakes: Our recommendations on the amendments
To help you do just that this election, we worked up a breakdown for each amendment that includes the most common “for” and “against” arguments and what a “yes” and “no” vote will mean. We also share our recommendations. Read more.
5. Pensacola Museum of Art to celebrate 70 years
This year marks the 70th anniversary of the Pensacola Museum of Art becoming an art center in Pensacola. In honor of this milestone, the museum hosts a series of events during Foo Foo Fest. Read more.
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