Category Archives: BOCC

Another Day, Another Request

Posted on April 11, 2016 by M_Blank

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 →

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KeysNews.com – Fiddling While Rome Burns

Posted on March 30, 2016 by M_Blank

I saw this editorial on KeysNews.com a while back:  Fiddling While Rome Burns.  I like it.  It’s well done.  Some of the local Keys governments leap from “shiny object” to “shiny object”.  There’s no plan.  There’s no data.  There are … Continue reading →

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Feral Cats and Marsh Rabbits

Posted on March 22, 2016 by M_Blank

Another perspective on the feral cat issue can be found at http://www.bigpinekey.com.  There’s an interesting article about endangered marsh rabbits.  It’s another chapter in the feral cat debate.  Do feral cats play a role in the decline of the marsh … Continue reading →

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Emergency Services Surtax – Round Up

Posted on March 18, 2016 by M_Blank

I’ve spilled lots of ink on this Emergency Services Surtax (ESS).  There’s a good reason for that.  The true impact of this proposed tax has been misrepresented to the public.  (More monkey math!)  People need to know the real deal. … Continue reading →

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Florida Keys Stewardship Act – Editorial

Posted on March 15, 2016 by M_Blank

Update:  The KeyNoter turned out to be right.  The Florida Keys Stewardship Act (FKSA) is pretty questionable overall. I ran across this editorial at KeysNet.com:  The Keys get $5 million for water and land, but calling that a success is … Continue reading →

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Emergency Services Surtax – Monroe County

Posted on March 11, 2016 by M_Blank

At this point in the discussion, it would probably be a good idea to revisit the map of emergency services providers.  It helps to keep track of what is going on where.  Monroe County serves the unincorporated Lower and Middle … Continue reading →

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Emergency Services Surtax – Key Largo

Posted on March 11, 2016 by M_Blank

I think I’ve made a very strong case that Carruthers didn’t propose the Emergency Services Surtax (ESS) out of the goodness of her heart.  It’s not a “tax shift” that’s meant to benefit locals.  Clearly it is designed to help large property … Continue reading →

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SMART Districts – Following Up

Posted on March 11, 2016 by M_Blank

There’s a group exploring the idea of single-member districts.  The idea is that each district elects its own county commissioner.  Right now, the commissioners are elected by voters county-wide.  And that leads to some odd situations. The name of the … Continue reading →

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Animal Control – Still No Answers

Posted on March 10, 2016 by M_Blank

I’ve submitted a few emails to the county regarding the apparently false numbers presented on page 37 of the 2015 State of the County report.  Here’s the latest.  I would like the county to substantiate the number of animals it … Continue reading →

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Murphy – Not Done With Us Yet

Posted on March 10, 2016 by M_Blank

Hmmm….looks like Sylvia Murphy has decided to run again.  That’s unfortunate. Her ten year run has been a disaster.  She’s completely failed to look out for her own District, and when asked about that she lies.  She’s seen to it … Continue reading →

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