Author Archives: M_Blank
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
Posted in BOCC, Monroe County
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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
Canal Restoration – Another Gotcha
Monroe County held a special meeting regarding canal restoration. There’s a story about it on KeysNet.com. As usual, there are huge numbers, little clarity and a forced sense of urgency. The county commissioners had nothing to offer but the usual clueless commentary. The dust hasn’t … Continue reading
Posted in BOCC, Canal Restoration, Monroe County
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Big Coppitt – Bid Irregularities?
The Big Coppitt project is….interesting. It is the second most expensive of all the sewer projects in the unincorporated area on a per EDU basis – over $21,000 per EDU. Cudjoe Regional, of course, comes in first at over $22,000 … Continue reading
Posted in Big Coppitt, FKAA, Wastewater
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Campaign Season!
Local politicians are gearing up for campaign season. I’m focused primarily on the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC). Changes on the BOCC have the greatest potential for positive improvement. This BOCC has been a disaster. They’ve overseen the financially out-of-control Cudjoe … Continue reading
Posted in BOCC, Elections, Monroe County, Wastewater
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Corruption Bill Follow-up
The Keys have certainly suffered through their share of corrupt government officials. The iPhone Bandit is still the County Administrator even after purchasing gadgets stolen from the county – for cash. Let’s not forget, this is the guy who is … Continue reading
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Another Day, Another Request
Update: I followed up with the FKAA again to secure that missing bid tab from Big Coppitt. I copied the board members this time. I also asked the county for the “state of the county” slide show. Taking that thing … Continue reading
Posted in BOCC, Financial Condition, FKAA, Monroe County, Public Records
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The Real Poop 