Category Archives: BOCC
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
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Swap Agreement: Second Payment
Monroe County made its second payment to the Key Largo Wastewater Treatment District (KLWTD). Here’s their press release in the Blue Paper. Amazingly, the item is semi-accurate, but it is laced with a little spin. The county just can’t help themselves.
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Animal Control: Outstanding Letter
In my last post, I discussed the topic of animal control again. Specifically, the ongoing high kill rate at the Upper Keys shelter. Well, there was a terrific letter in the Free Press by Lee Harris of Tavernier. It’s short and sweet. … Continue reading
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That Time of Year: Animal Control
The Key West Citizen repeated its annual dive into county-funded animal shelter statistics. Although I often find problems with the Citizen’s reporting, I really appreciate that they do this. It gives taxpayers a concrete idea of what’s going on with a … Continue reading
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2016 State of Monroe County – Annotated Version
Monroe County issues a rancid pile of dreck each year known as the State of Monroe County report. It’s an annual exercise in putting lipstick on a pig. It’s so chock full of bullshit, I can’t possibly capture it all. … Continue reading
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Land Scarcity Chessboard – Part 4
The United Way’s new ALICE report is out. Here’s an item from the Reporter/Keynoter. Here’s an item from the Citizen. And here’s a link to the report itself. Monroe County families are struggling. ALICE, of course, means… Asset Limited Income … Continue reading
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Keys Media Comparison – Perjury
I you want A story, read the Citizen. If you want THE story, read the Blue Paper. And if you want to know what’s going on in “other news”, read the Reporter/Keynoter. Lol. The state attorney’s office recently concluded a … Continue reading
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Oceanside/Ocean’s Edge – Updated Document Tracker and Map
I was finally able to get a version of Resolution 158-2015 (second amendment to the development agreement) that I could bookmark. Attached to that was another right-of-way abandonment request (Resolution 115-2015). Updated document tracker can be found here. (Still need … Continue reading
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County Games
Saw this item in the Citizen. Supposedly, the county is purchasing property to preserve working waterfront. From the Citizen…
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Oceanside/Ocean’s Edge – Hickory House
Update: I followed up with county attorney, Bob Shillinger, regarding this matter. We’ll see where that goes… The Hickory House property has been a source of scandal ever since the BOCC paid an exorbitant price for it back in 2006. … Continue reading
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The Real Poop 