Category Archives: Key West
Financial Squeeze – Employment
Let’s start with a few facts. The wastewater projects are, by far, the largest infrastructure project the Keys has going – $800 million. The wastewater projects in the unincorporated area will cost around $500 million. The two main wastewater utilities … Continue reading
Today in the Blue Paper
It’s Blue Paper Friday again! Some good articles as usual.
BOCC on the Record – Carruthers
This is third installment regarding public statements made about the funding disparity by Monroe County commissioners. The first two are here and here. Heather Carruthers is the commissioner most guilty of repeating the argument that Key Largo has benefited to such a … Continue reading
Posted in BOCC, Bubba System, Cudjoe Regional, Incorporation, Key West, Monroe County, Wastewater
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Surprise, Surprise – Key West Canvassing Board Caves
An unsurprising result from the Key West canvassing board. They ruled unanimously to count Bob Dean’s vote. As evidence that he actually lives in Key West, Mr. Dean produced his driver’s license and his voter registration card. He apparently changed … Continue reading
Posted in Bubba System, Elections, FKAA, Key West
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An Old Man Voted! So What?
The Blue Paper, my new favorite newspaper, printed some very exciting news. Bob Dean voted in a Key West election on Monday. Why should we care? We should care because Bob Dean is the Chairman of a secretive utility that … Continue reading
Posted in Bubba System, FKAA, Key West
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Revenue Sources – Infrastructure Sales Tax
I’ve made no secret of the fact that I think Key Largo should incorporate. I talked a little bit about what revenue sources are available. In this post, I’ll go into more detail about the infrastructure sales tax in particular.
Posted in BOCC, Bubba System, Incorporation, Key Largo's contribution, Key West, Taxes
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The Real Poop 