Comments on: Consolidated Escambia Government Bill Clears First Florida House Committee

By: Bill Davison

Bill Davison — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:41:51 +0000

Yes, eight times I was a leader in defeating “charter” government.

If nothing else, voters should always remember this:
A Supreme Court ruling (Volusia vs. Dickinson) ruled that CHARTER GOVERNMENTS ARE AUTOMATICALLY GRANTED BROADER TAXING AUTHORITY!

The latest charter government promoters are a group that have plainly stated they want to find additional sources of revenue (yep, new taxes) to finance economic development. However, because they are all from downtown P’cola that simply means more capital improvements for the city to advance more tourism such as the infamous downtown Maritime Park.

Isn’t it time Escambia County finally abandoned the idea that we’re all going to get rich by selling peanuts, popcorn and parking tickets to tourists and seek real job opportunities!

Unfortunately, that is NOT what this group’s goals are. You can bet the onion patch they can’t wait to add “delivery” and “franchise fees” to all ECUA’s customer bills. That’s the real reason why they would not agree to eliminate ECUA from their their charter government request.

BEWARE FOLKS! Maybe it’s time to tell the downtown crowd NO once again!

By: bmb

bmb — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 01:51:12 +0000

What about little ole Bratt—cause that is where it is always been where it’s at!!! Maybe they could just give us to Alabama since all the kids from Alabama like our schools better anyway. Leave us alone, we don’t want you big city stupidity, where all you know is borrow and then figure out how to pay back. Whatever, the people speak and declare their wishes, no one listens, maybe that is how the wars get started…everybody wants their way and no one listens to the other fella’s opinions.

By: John Bryan

John Bryan — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 01:20:25 +0000

I think something should be done in Escambia County. But just look at the shopping list of groups in the article.
Everyone will indeed have their own a agenda. This is not mean’t as a dirogatory statement but every group mentioned is going to be a shareholder in the organization and the very nature of this promotes each groups on agenda and philosphy. It is unbeleivable to me that all of the citizens in the county are uncapable of selecting the right leadership no it is being done by a few people.
I am being ficious about the people as this is being spearheaded by a few people.
All I am saying is what is wrong with this picture? Speak up now or forever hold your peace.

By: Jay

Jay — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 14:00:33 +0000

I think this just about sums it up, “but they will be required to provide clerical, technical and legal assistance to the commission.” It’s always there in the fine print that consolidation is going to stick it to us, that is for those of us who don’t live n the city of Pensacola. And just how much do you think this “assistance” is actually going to cost? You better get out your calculator because during the past week or so we’ve seen that $8,000 won’t even get you good legal advice, just ask the town council in Century.

By: Lawson

Lawson — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 12:07:26 +0000

Looks like they’ve included everyone (except Native Americans, of course). I hope this doesn’t digress into a free-for-all where everyone is only interested in promoting his own agenda.