Author Archives: M_Blank
Pay to Play?
When I looked at donations to Kevin Madok’s campaign for county clerk, I noted that two sizable donations came from landfill companies. That struck me as odd. Why would two landfill operations from out-of-town care who wins the election for Monroe … Continue reading
Lindback: Hassled out of business and property?
I hear from quite a few people behind the scenes, and an awful lot of them tell me stories about being hassled out of business by Monroe County government or the City of Key West. It’s hard to verify most of … Continue reading
Posted in BOCC, Bubba System, Conflict of Interest, Monroe County
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Questions and Follow Ups
One of the many things that annoys me about the Board of County County Commissioners (BOCC) and their partner (in crime), the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority (FKAA), is their tendency to shove things down the memory hole. So I keep … Continue reading
Posted in BOCC, Bubba System, Canal Restoration, Conflict of Interest, FKAA
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Money for Who?
Update: Here’s another article from the Keynoter/Reporter. According to this, the money will be split among the entities in accordance with the 2013 interlocal agreement – meaning that the county will not be able to funnel it all to their … Continue reading
Posted in Canal Restoration, State government, Wastewater
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It’s Back to Business for the District
Things seem to be moving right along at the Key Largo Wastewater Treatment District, and I couldn’t be happier. First and most important, the District’s Lead Operator, Jered Primicerio, won an award. It’s quite an honor, and quite an achievement. Key … Continue reading
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Rhetoric Vs. Results
Uh oh! Looks like the affordable housing “CRISIS!” is coming straight for your wallet. With 47 affordable housing deed restrictions set to expire in the next two years, the Monroe County Commission is now discussing how to save workforce housing. … Continue reading
Posted in Affordable Housing, BOCC, Bubba System, Monroe County
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Canal Restoration – Kicking the Can
After some phony tough talk, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) decided to kick the can down the road when it comes to canal restoration operating and maintenance costs. Due to their inaction, county-wide taxpayers will continue to be saddled … Continue reading
Posted in BOCC, Bubba System, Canal Restoration
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How About Some Good News?
I’m pretty sure I write one of the most depressing blogs on the internet. It’s all about local government insanity that seems to get worse and worse every day. Sorry about that. Governments in Monroe County don’t give me a whole … Continue reading
Posted in KLWTD, Wastewater
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Canal Restoration – Again
Here’s an item about canal restoration from the Key West Citizen. Now, as we know, the Citizen is about as reliable as Pravda when it comes to providing accurate information about their buddies at the county. So when they write … Continue reading
Posted in BOCC, Bubba System, Canal Restoration
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Animal Control: The Games Continue
Life has taken over. I don’t have as much time to blog as I used to, but I still care about Keys issues, especially the issue of animal control. Fortunately, Rick Boettger is all over it. He’s done a … Continue reading
Posted in Animal Shelter, BOCC, Bubba System, Media, Monroe County
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The Real Poop 