Monthly Archives: April 2016
Bernstein Park – The Pattern Repeats
I was away for a week and it was great! Now I’m catching up on the news. I saw this item on KeysNet.com. Despite being very “irate” over the escalating costs of improvements at Bernstein Park, the Board of County Commissioners … Continue reading
Posted in BOCC, Parks
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Affordable Housing – Going Forward
Updated: Had to fix a problem with my table. The percentage of cost burdened households was way too low because I had an oops in my formula. Also my totals for Monroe County were off. All fixed now. My point still … Continue reading
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Emergency Services Surtax – Look Ahead
It doesn’t look like the Emergency Services Surtax (ESS) is going away any time soon. It popped up again in the state of the county presentation. County staff has supported the proposal with some questionable assertions. The ESS is being sold to … Continue reading
Posted in BOCC, Fire and Ambulance, Taxes
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Peary Court Sunshine Violations?
For most of us, the Peary Court purchase never did pass the smell test. The property was sold by the Navy for $35 million two years ago. Now the City of Key West was anxious to buy it for $55 million? Hmmm…
Posted in Affordable Housing, Bubba System
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Fact Checking Steve Gibbs
I saw this story in the Free Press this morning: Sewer Commissioner Seeks 2nd Term. Comm. Steve Gibbs is running for re-election to the Key Largo Wastewater Treatment District board. Unfortunately, he was quoted as saying something that isn’t quite … Continue reading
Posted in KLWTD, Wastewater
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Red Flags – Making Sense of it All
I first drafted this post months ago when KeysNet.com sniffed out the $20,000 missing from the school district. I’ve been adding to it bit by bit ever since. I didn’t want to publish it until the veto period was safely over. … Continue reading
Posted in Big Coppitt, Bubba System, Cudjoe Regional, Wastewater
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State of the County Presentation
I think we all know by now that Monroe County government is run on bluster and bull-poop. Their stubbornly truth-averse style has led to all sorts of problems, but they have an unshakable commitment to it regardless of repeatedly poor results. Frankly, … Continue reading
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Off Topic: Trump’s Whining
The big story in politics these days is Trump’s whining about the GOP’s “rigged” delegate system. To be honest, certain aspects of the nomination process make me a bit queasy, too. For instance, voters in Colorado, Wyoming and North Dakota have … Continue reading
Posted in Elections, Off topic
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Spin Disease Is Spreading
There’s a good editorial on KeysNet.com: School District doesn’t need a spin doctor. I think any government agency can use the services of a good Public Information Officer (PIO). Educating the public. Disseminating accurate information. Counter-acting misinformation. Making sure public … Continue reading
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The Best Thing the Governor Can Do For the Keys
Good news! Gov. Scott signs Florida Keys Stewardship Act into Law The Florida Keys Stewardship Act is now officially law. It’s a blessing but a mixed one. As always, it is subject to interference and manipulation by the usual suspects. … Continue reading
The Real Poop 