Category Archives: Key Largo’s contribution
Financial Squeeze – Number of Establishments
There are numerous factors that have impacted the economy of the Florida Keys – the recession, the BP oil spill, the housing bubble. These are events that had national or regional impact. That is, everyone in the Keys and beyond was affected. Monroe … Continue reading
Nickels and Dimes
It all adds up. Single family home-owners in Key Largo will pay an assessment that ranges from $335.08 to $372.04 this year. If the property is served by a grinder pump, the assessment will be $681.09. Here’s a link to the wastewater … Continue reading
BOCC on the Record – Rice
I call David Rice “the quiet one”. He doesn’t say much, but when he does there’s often some sense in it. Good thing, too. He ran unopposed in 2014 so he’ll be around until 2018. Comm. Rice’s track record on Cudjoe … Continue reading
District Issues – Citizen Weighs In
I know sewer is boring for most people. But in the Keys, at least, it is a major pocketbook issue. Definitely for some much more than others. It’s one of those things that you just have to pay attention to … Continue reading
BOCC on the Record – Murphy
Update: Since this post was written, I’ve been forced to revise my opinion. See here and here. In fact, when I read some of what I wrote here it makes me gag a little. How could I have been so naive? District … Continue reading
The Money Creature
Every public official, at some point, needs to learn one very important lesson. DO NOT FEED THE MONEY CREATURE. The money creature is really cute when it’s little. It’s so tempting to just give it a little something. But if … Continue reading
Financial Squeeze – Rates
In reviewing material for the “BOCC on the Record” posts, I came across some discussion of the funding disparity issue at the October 2013 Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) meeting. It’s garbled and distorted, of course. If you’re looking for … Continue reading
BOCC on the Record – Kolhage
Update: When I first wrote this, I assumed Kolhage was simply trying to divert taxpayer money to the Lower Keys. Now that I’ve had a chance to look into exactly how some of the players are related, I’m afraid there … Continue reading
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Stewardship Bill Survives BOCC Meeting Intact
I am happy to report that today’s Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) meeting turned out okay for Key Largo taxpayers when it comes to wastewater. As I mentioned here, I planned to monitor Rep. Raschein’s Stewardship Bill. Raschein added a provision that … Continue reading
BOCC on the Record – Introduction
Theoretically, the county commissioners are supposed to represent all of Monroe County. Though they are assigned to a specific geographic district, they are elected by voters county-wide. While they certainly need to represent their own districts effectively, they should also be … Continue reading
The Real Poop 