Comments on: Century Withdraws Support For Government Merger http://www.northescambia.com/2009/01/century-withdraws-support-of-group-that-wants-to-consolidate-county-government Local News for Molino, Bratt, McDavid, Century, Walnut Hill, Cantonment Sat, 18 Apr 2026 20:22:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Jason Crawford http://www.northescambia.com/2009/01/century-withdraws-support-of-group-that-wants-to-consolidate-county-government/comment-page-1#comment-5335 Jason Crawford Wed, 14 Jan 2009 19:40:30 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=5872#comment-5335 You are confusing Charter Government with Consolidated Government. The only time Consolidated Government was voted on in Escambia County was in 1970. I would have also voted against charter government because it did not save money, reduce government, or eliminate duplication of services. What we are wanting to study (again this is a 1 1/2 year long process) is how consolidating governments can reduce taxes, create less bureaucracy, and more economic freedom for business. The only special interest that I have is for responsible government. I'm tired of the complaints about how our county and city are spending too much money, and we're paying too much taxes, and there is duplication of services, and there is no accountability to the county residents, etc... If you're tired of all that crap and you want this area to improve... "We the Citizens" you, me, your neighbor, we all have to come together to make the proper changes. Don't just sit there and complain. We are working with Rep. Evers to create the most inclusive process we can. This is not a downtown effort or a special interest group, this is an opportunity for improvement. I hope you continue to show interest and ensure that this change is good for you and your neighbors. I'll post upcoming meeting on this site to make sure you have the chance to attend and be involved. God Bless You are confusing Charter Government with Consolidated Government. The only time Consolidated Government was voted on in Escambia County was in 1970. I would have also voted against charter government because it did not save money, reduce government, or eliminate duplication of services. What we are wanting to study (again this is a 1 1/2 year long process) is how consolidating governments can reduce taxes, create less bureaucracy, and more economic freedom for business.

The only special interest that I have is for responsible government. I’m tired of the complaints about how our county and city are spending too much money, and we’re paying too much taxes, and there is duplication of services, and there is no accountability to the county residents, etc… If you’re tired of all that crap and you want this area to improve… “We the Citizens” you, me, your neighbor, we all have to come together to make the proper changes. Don’t just sit there and complain.

We are working with Rep. Evers to create the most inclusive process we can. This is not a downtown effort or a special interest group, this is an opportunity for improvement. I hope you continue to show interest and ensure that this change is good for you and your neighbors. I’ll post upcoming meeting on this site to make sure you have the chance to attend and be involved.

God Bless

]]> By: Pep http://www.northescambia.com/2009/01/century-withdraws-support-of-group-that-wants-to-consolidate-county-government/comment-page-1#comment-5223 Pep Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:24:44 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=5872#comment-5223 Apparently everone is concerned only with what the impact of consolidation will be on the citizens of the Town Of Century. There are thousands of citizens living in the county between the city of Pensacola and the city of Century. These people will also pay for the wasteful spending of the select few in Pensacola, the same as the citizens of Century. This is the third or fourth time since I have become voting age, that this issue has been voted down. How many times do we have to say NO!!! before the special interest groups listen?? Too much MONEY involved. Apparently everone is concerned only with what the impact of consolidation will be on the citizens of the Town Of Century. There are thousands of citizens living in the county between the city of Pensacola and the city of Century. These people will also pay for the wasteful spending of the select few in Pensacola, the same as the citizens of Century. This is the third or fourth time since I have become voting age, that this issue has been voted down. How many times do we have to say NO!!! before the special interest groups listen?? Too much MONEY involved.

]]> By: Jason Crawford http://www.northescambia.com/2009/01/century-withdraws-support-of-group-that-wants-to-consolidate-county-government/comment-page-1#comment-5166 Jason Crawford Sun, 11 Jan 2009 21:39:22 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=5872#comment-5166 I have folks working to list supporters on our website. Hopefully it will be up soon. I'll post on here to let you know when it's up. I have folks working to list supporters on our website. Hopefully it will be up soon. I’ll post on here to let you know when it’s up.

]]> By: bob hudson http://www.northescambia.com/2009/01/century-withdraws-support-of-group-that-wants-to-consolidate-county-government/comment-page-1#comment-5023 bob hudson Fri, 09 Jan 2009 16:24:55 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=5872#comment-5023 Who are the members of Escambia All For one. They need to be posted on their Website. Members go a long way toward the intent of the group.Get'm Greg at least some one is watching out for us. Who are the members of Escambia All For one. They need to be posted on their Website. Members go a long way toward the intent of the group.Get’m Greg at least some one is watching out for us.

]]> By: Jason Crawford http://www.northescambia.com/2009/01/century-withdraws-support-of-group-that-wants-to-consolidate-county-government/comment-page-1#comment-4994 Jason Crawford Fri, 09 Jan 2009 04:50:17 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=5872#comment-4994 So, if you agree that there is room for improvement in our local government then let's improve it. Be openminded and lets see if unified government can help. So, if you agree that there is room for improvement in our local government then let’s improve it. Be openminded and lets see if unified government can help.

]]> By: Jason Crawford http://www.northescambia.com/2009/01/century-withdraws-support-of-group-that-wants-to-consolidate-county-government/comment-page-1#comment-4991 Jason Crawford Fri, 09 Jan 2009 04:39:30 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=5872#comment-4991 Concern: When organizations speak for me or others in our county without really asking for our input. Response: I think you are referring to the Vision 2020 statement on our website. That is used as a framework to start discussing what we the citizens might expect out of this new government. Think about a clean sheet of paper and what you expect of your government. What we have there is a discussion item of what might be possible. Would you agree that those things are important? Is there something else you would like to see? Over the next 18 months these are the considerations that need to be made. Concern: When organizations speak for me or others in our county without really asking for our input.
Response: I think you are referring to the Vision 2020 statement on our website. That is used as a framework to start discussing what we the citizens might expect out of this new government. Think about a clean sheet of paper and what you expect of your government. What we have there is a discussion item of what might be possible. Would you agree that those things are important? Is there something else you would like to see? Over the next 18 months these are the considerations that need to be made.

]]> By: Jason Crawford http://www.northescambia.com/2009/01/century-withdraws-support-of-group-that-wants-to-consolidate-county-government/comment-page-1#comment-4987 Jason Crawford Fri, 09 Jan 2009 04:20:36 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=5872#comment-4987 Q: Did the members of Escambia All for One go to the citizens of Escambia County to ask for their input at any public forums? A: Yes, but not as much as we would have liked. We have to continue to create opportunities for citizens to discuss this topic. Since June we have held open meetings at New World Landing. Our advertising was not great to begin with but by October they were noticed and covered by most media. The first presentation we gave to ANYONE was to the Century City Council on August 4th. We then made it to a few rotary clubs, a coffee meeting in Perdido Key, the Retiree Association of Internation Paper, and multiple radio shows. Then on Oct 8th we hosted three representatives from Jacksonville to share "The Jacksonville Story." We held two open advertised sessions that day which were aired multiple times on WSRE. You can find a clip from Ch 3 on our website www.escambiaallforone.com under resources. All elected officials in this county have know about this cause since August and we've been working hard to get out to the people. We need to host a meeting in the north end. Anyone willing to help with venue and invitations? Q: Did the members of Escambia All for One go to the citizens of Escambia County to ask for their input at any public forums?
A: Yes, but not as much as we would have liked. We have to continue to create opportunities for citizens to discuss this topic. Since June we have held open meetings at New World Landing. Our advertising was not great to begin with but by October they were noticed and covered by most media. The first presentation we gave to ANYONE was to the Century City Council on August 4th. We then made it to a few rotary clubs, a coffee meeting in Perdido Key, the Retiree Association of Internation Paper, and multiple radio shows. Then on Oct 8th we hosted three representatives from Jacksonville to share “The Jacksonville Story.” We held two open advertised sessions that day which were aired multiple times on WSRE. You can find a clip from Ch 3 on our website http://www.escambiaallforone.com under resources. All elected officials in this county have know about this cause since August and we’ve been working hard to get out to the people. We need to host a meeting in the north end. Anyone willing to help with venue and invitations?

]]> By: Jason Crawford http://www.northescambia.com/2009/01/century-withdraws-support-of-group-that-wants-to-consolidate-county-government/comment-page-1#comment-4971 Jason Crawford Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:14:26 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=5872#comment-4971 These are valid questions and questions that you should be asking. I'll try to help answer a few. Q: Is Escambia All For One trying to do a study or have a vote? A: Both. Start with a Study that examines the pros and cons of a Unified Government and during that process engage all communities in this county (not just the north end, but also the west side, perdido key, the beach, nine mile rd area, the minorities, the retirees). That process will take 1 1/2 years and the only way it will work is to be inclusive and transparent. Then based on that information write a new constitution that the citizens can vote on in the November 2010 election. These are valid questions and questions that you should be asking. I’ll try to help answer a few.
Q: Is Escambia All For One trying to do a study or have a vote?
A: Both. Start with a Study that examines the pros and cons of a Unified Government and during that process engage all communities in this county (not just the north end, but also the west side, perdido key, the beach, nine mile rd area, the minorities, the retirees). That process will take 1 1/2 years and the only way it will work is to be inclusive and transparent. Then based on that information write a new constitution that the citizens can vote on in the November 2010 election.

]]> By: Trish http://www.northescambia.com/2009/01/century-withdraws-support-of-group-that-wants-to-consolidate-county-government/comment-page-1#comment-4943 Trish Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:07:47 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=5872#comment-4943 I have a question???? Is Escambia All For One wanting to do a Study (per comment from Jason Crawford) or, have the legislature sponsor a bill for people to vote yea or nay on (per comment from John Peacock)? Which one of you are correct? You are talking about two different things. Are you telling us that you just want to have a study done so that we can see what the benefits would be or are you trying to get the legislature to put it on the ballot for people to vote on before they really know what the pros and cons are? If both of you are with All For One and one of you say one thing and the other person something else then why shouldn't we question what is going on. Maybe that is why Century changed their mind. Maybe they caught the discrepancy before the City of Pensacola or Escambia County did. If that is the case then gee, north end residents (whether they be from Century, McDavid, Molino or Cantonment) may not be such uneducated, redneck, backward individuals after all! I have a question???? Is Escambia All For One wanting to do a Study (per comment from Jason Crawford) or, have the legislature sponsor a bill for people to vote yea or nay on (per comment from John Peacock)? Which one of you are correct? You are talking about two different things. Are you telling us that you just want to have a study done so that we can see what the benefits would be or are you trying to get the legislature to put it on the ballot for people to vote on before they really know what the pros and cons are? If both of you are with All For One and one of you say one thing and the other person something else then why shouldn’t we question what is going on. Maybe that is why Century changed their mind. Maybe they caught the discrepancy before the City of Pensacola or Escambia County did. If that is the case then gee, north end residents (whether they be from Century, McDavid, Molino or Cantonment) may not be such uneducated, redneck, backward individuals after all!

]]> By: Chuck http://www.northescambia.com/2009/01/century-withdraws-support-of-group-that-wants-to-consolidate-county-government/comment-page-1#comment-4902 Chuck Thu, 08 Jan 2009 13:33:44 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=5872#comment-4902 Mr. Hudson; shame on you for insinuating that these individuals are not trustworthy. They simply went on a fact finding mission to explore possibilities, does that cast suspicion on them or make them untrustworthy? I think not. Mr. Hudson; shame on you for insinuating that these individuals are not trustworthy. They simply went on a fact finding mission to explore possibilities, does that cast suspicion on them or make them untrustworthy? I think not.

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