Category Archives: Public Records
Monroe Park Mess
The Free Press covered the Key Largo Wastewater Treatment District’s January 17th meeting. Sounds interesting. Robby Majeska was chosen as the replacement for Norm Higgins, who passed away unexpectedly in late December. Majeska gave up his seat to run for … Continue reading
Posted in KLWTD, Media, Public Records, Wastewater
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Finally – A Response
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
Posted in BOCC, Budget, Fire and Ambulance, Monroe County, Public Records
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Monroe County Mishandling Public Records Requests – Again
I’m very curious about the county’s refusal to fund emergency vehicle purchases for the Key Largo area. I’d like more information about that. It’s a serious issue involving public safety. So on September 10, I submitted a public records request. I heard … Continue reading
Strange Story About Clerk’s Office
Update: Here’s an article from keysnews.com that contains a bit more information. An attorney contracted by the clerk’s office, said Shillinger’s letter was based on misunderstandings and incomplete information. Well, I’ve never known the county to have their facts straight … Continue reading
Posted in Clerk of Court, Media, Monroe County, Public Records
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Stewardship Act – Clarity Needed
Update: I did eventually get documents from the county. For the most part, the Florida Keys Stewardship Act (FKSA) has been presented to the public as an “environmental” bill. However, when Kevin Diaz pointed out that certain aspects of the bill … Continue reading
FKAA Follies – Public Records
Update: Yeah, copying the board members really seems to help. Charley Toppino & Sons has a subcontract with Gianetti worth $2.9 million. According to the information provided, they are doing no work on the wastewater treatment facility. The Toppino companies … Continue reading
Posted in Bubba System, Cudjoe Regional, FKAA, Public Records, Wastewater
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Human Services – Where Does All the Money Go?
Funny. I was just starting to look into all the non-profits funded by the Human Services Advisory Board (HSAB), and this story popped up on KeysNet. Unfortunately, two executives at the Rural Health Network (RHN), which is partially funded by … Continue reading
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Corruption Bill Follow-up
The Keys have certainly suffered through their share of corrupt government officials. The iPhone Bandit is still the County Administrator even after purchasing gadgets stolen from the county – for cash. Let’s not forget, this is the guy who is … Continue reading
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Another Day, Another Request
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
Posted in BOCC, Financial Condition, FKAA, Monroe County, Public Records
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Big Coppitt – Missing Documents
Update: Missing document found. See here. There’s no question that Monroe County spending on Cudjoe Regional is out of control. That project now costs over $22,000 per EDU. (An EDU is equivalent to one single family home.) But Cudjoe Regional … Continue reading
Posted in Big Coppitt, FKAA, Public Records, Wastewater
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The Real Poop 