Category Archives: Budget

Finally – A Response

Posted on October 10, 2016 by

The county finally answered my public records request about fire and emergency vehicles.  It took them three weeks from beginning to end.  I submitted my first request on September 10.  I got the information on October 3.  What’s interesting is … Continue reading →

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Animal Control – Clarification and Update

Posted on September 27, 2016 by

The Florida Keys Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (FKSPCA) submitted a letter to the editor to clarify some issues related to the new building the taxpayers are partially funding.  Here’s a link. The letter says some very … Continue reading →

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BOCC: Budget Silliness

Posted on July 26, 2016 by

I watched the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) budget meeting online.  It’s torture, but it’s helpful if you really want to know what’s going on with Monroe County government.  As usual they go into excruciating detail about certain aspects of the budget … Continue reading →

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New Tax Rate

Posted on July 18, 2016 by

I wrote here about Monroe County’s lack of back-up for their budget meetings.  It turns out you can find some of it over here.  I found it because of this news story on KeysNews.com. As usual, the county is making … Continue reading →

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BOCC Budget Meetings

Posted on July 15, 2016 by

The agenda packet for the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) July 18 budget meeting is up.  There’s very little in the way of back-up documentation. Here’s a rundown of the items: A.  Approval of agenda – no back-up needed. B. … Continue reading →

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What the County Doesn’t Say – Long Term Debt

Posted on June 16, 2016 by

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…

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Monroe County Budget Hearing Agenda

Posted on May 24, 2016 by

I’m taking a few days off to tend to some family stuff.  Everyone’s okay.  Just lending a hand.  I might post a few short things here and there. I checked out the agenda for today’s budget meeting.  It includes a survey, … Continue reading →

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County Capital Project Costs Out of Control

Posted on February 15, 2016 by

Sigh.  From the KeysNet.com:  County capital-project costs skyrocket by $38 million. This is what happens when you’re allergic to math and to reality in general.  Remember that thing I said about capital projects.  It’s true!  It’s really, really true. Capital … Continue reading →

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Monroe County – Allergic to Math

Posted on February 15, 2016 by

Update:  Received this follow-up from Comm. Neugent about improved collections for emergency service.  I think this is great.  I support anything the county can do to improve things financially.  I’ll present everything I get in the interest of providing a clear, complete … Continue reading →

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Selective Amnesia – Who Pays?

Posted on September 22, 2015 by

There’s a story on KeysNet.com about another county project gone off the rails:  Rising cost of new Upper Keys jail complex annoys county commissioners.  The project was originally estimated to cost $15 million.  The taxpayers are now looking at $30 million. … Continue reading →

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