Author Archives: M_Blank
District – Unresolved Issues
I saw this story about the Key Largo Wastewater Treatment District. Looks like Tobin and Gibbs are still at it. The fundamental debate is about how much control the board should have over staffing decisions – hiring, firing, salary, etc. … Continue reading
Posted in Elections, KLWTD, Wastewater
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Dim Bulbs Discuss Canal Restoration
I’m very uncomfortable with Monroe County’s canal restoration projects. I discussed my thoughts here. The current Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is incapable of managing a project of this magnitude, or of any magnitude really. I don’t trust them to water my … Continue reading
Posted in BOCC, Canal Restoration, Financial Condition
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The Swap Agreement and Cudjoe Regional
This post about that “wacky” presentation by the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority (FKAA) generated a couple of interesting comments. There’s one in particular I want to focus on today. But I’ll start by saying this: I get that Cudjoe Regional customers … Continue reading
Posted in BOCC, Cudjoe Regional, Monroe County, Wastewater
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Editorial – Society of Jerks
I saw this editorial on http://www.flkeysnews.com this morning. We have a problem in this world because, more than ever, we tolerate, coddle and even encourage jerks to the point where we’re becoming a society of jerks. Yes, it’s true.
Posted in Elections, Off topic
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The County’s Sewer Expert
Update: I found the iPhone Bandit’s resume. I’m not seeing an “extensive background” in wastewater. I guess the Citizen was leading us around by the nose again. I wonder if they even looked at the resume before writing that article. I’m guessing … Continue reading
Posted in BOCC, Monroe County, Wastewater
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What the County Doesn’t Say – Long Term Debt
Monroe County loves to brag about its financial condition. Certain county commissioners love to claim that financial responsibility is a huge priority for them. Hmmm…
Carruthers and Her Cronies – Forgot One
Comm. Heather Carruthers proposed the Emergency Services Surtax (ESS) back in January. The idea was to “shift” more of the cost burden of fire and emergency services from locals to tourists. Unfortunately, the “white paper” written to support this proposal … Continue reading
Posted in BOCC, Elections, Fire and Ambulance
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Great Idea – Upper Keys Community Resource Council
Saw this story in the Free Press. Several groups have come together to help people who are struggling in the Upper Keys. Patrice Schwermer is the co-chair of the Upper Keys Community Resource Council (UKCRC). She explained the group’s mission as … Continue reading
Posted in Human Services, Monroe County
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C-905 Dispute and Projects in General
I swear I wrote about this somewhere before, but I can’t find it. Anyhow, KeysNet/Reporter/KeyNoter has a story up about the C-905 bike lane project on their fancy, new website – http://www.flkeysnews.com. This is the project where the contractor narrowed … Continue reading
Posted in BOCC, Monroe County, Paving
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“Wacky” BOCC Can’t Even Buy Respect
I wrote here about an astonishing presentation prepared by a Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority (FKAA) staffer. Why so astonishing? For one thing, it’s a tacit admission that the Cudjoe Regional project is a failure. There’s no more pretending that it’s the … Continue reading
Posted in BOCC, Cudjoe Regional, FKAA, Monroe County, Wastewater
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The Real Poop 