Author Archives: M_Blank
Young Bubbas Running Amok
There’s this story about Robert Bethel getting into trouble for DUI…again. He’s the son of Harry Bethel, former Key West city commissioner. Harry Bethel was also a long-time Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority (FKAA) employee. He apparently got his son in … Continue reading
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Beauties and the Beast
So I was scrubbing my toilet and cleaning out the cat box today, and for some reason it made me think about the events of this past Friday. We’re all aware by now of Trump’s icky comments regarding the unwanted … Continue reading
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Neugent to Accept “Censure and Reprimand”
Updated to add thoughts regarding the statute governing ethics violations and the statute governing criminal violations. According to this item in the Blue Paper, county commissioner George Neugent is going to accept the findings of the Florida Commission on Ethics (FCOE). … Continue reading
Posted in Animal Shelter, BOCC, Bubba System, Media, Monroe County
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Finally – A Response
The county finally answered my public records request about fire and emergency vehicles. It took them three weeks from beginning to end. I submitted my first request on September 10. I got the information on October 3. What’s interesting is … Continue reading
Posted in BOCC, Budget, Fire and Ambulance, Monroe County, Public Records
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Letters – Cudjoe Lawsuit and Canals
It’s well-known that the Cudjoe Regional sewer project is a train-wreck. It’s been mismanaged from top to bottom by Monroe County and their “partner”, the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority (FKAA). Not only is it needlessly expensive and $49 million over … Continue reading
Posted in Canal Restoration, Cudjoe Regional, Wastewater
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Problematic Editorial From Reporter/Keynoter
You don’t hit a home run every time you’re at bat that’s for sure. The Reporter published an editorial with their recommendations for the November 8 election. Not their best work. They recommended Sue Heim and Steve Gibbs for the Key … Continue reading
Posted in Clerk of Court, Elections, KLWTD, Media
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Sewer District Turmoil
Turmoil at the sewer district continues. Here’s a link to what I posted before. Drama always seems to erupt when somebody starts asking questions. Here’s a bit about the discussion at the last meeting. Tobin said Asdourian’s recommendation would impede fact-gathering. “What … Continue reading
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Kolhage – Talking Sense on Canal Restoration?
It’s been a strange couple of days. First, I fact-checked an animal control matter, and statements made turned out to be truthful. What the heck!?? Then I read this news story about those abominable canal restoration projects and Kolhage actually … Continue reading
Posted in BOCC, Canal Restoration, Taxes
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Animal Control – Clarification and Update
The Florida Keys Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (FKSPCA) submitted a letter to the editor to clarify some issues related to the new building the taxpayers are partially funding. Here’s a link. The letter says some very … Continue reading
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Animal Shelter Tax Returns
Update: When I first wrote this post, I couldn’t find the medical expenses for the Upper Keys shelter. It turns out they are lumped in with “Operating Expenses” and are included in a detail sheet way in the back – … Continue reading
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The Real Poop 