Comments on: Government Consolidation: North Escambia Effects; Some Members Against

By: Tina

Tina — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:14:38 +0000

Come on people!!! We have to wake up and stop waiting on someone else to handle the problems coming our way!!! What happened to “united we stand”!! I live in Oak Grove, fl (between Bratt, fl and Walnut Hill, fl). Although, I have a Century fl address but live 20 miles away. See, it doesn’t matter where you live in the north end they are coming to take from all of us.
Many in the politcal Pensacola politcal areas consider ALL of us the “Hicks from the northend” Doesn’t that make you mad!!!! I hope so!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GOD SAID “HE WILL HELP THOSE WHO HELP THEMSELVES”
Each and everyone can do something even if it is just getting the word out!!!!!!!
VOTE NO! ITS TIME FOR ALL TO UNITE TOGETHER IN THE NORTHEND!

By: carl & Sylvia Godwin

carl & Sylvia Godwin — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:29:37 +0000

I agree with Robert Hudson, vote No to consolidate.. What really bothers me is a lot of folks do not understand (or maybe not even care) about what this will do to all of us. Many of you complain about your bills now, but if this passes you AIN”T seen nothing yet!

By: Jim

Jim — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:05:59 +0000

Does anyone remember that the Florida State Lottery money was going to Schools?
Well yes it is going to the schools but after removing other funds from our schools. The money removed from school funding goes in to the general fund to be squandered by your elected officials.
The county’s taxes may not go to Pensacola’s ball park, etc. but instead make up the difference in other areas.

There seems to be no cost accounting involved in this consolidation plan. Change we can Believe in, Trust me, A little Change will do you Good! Pig in a Poke?

By: Pcola Native

Pcola Native — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:15:01 +0000

I have lived in Pensacola, Jacksonville and Century. I can tell you that if I was living in Century now, I would definitely vote against . You will lose your say, your sense of community, and your money. There would only be one winner in this situation if it passes…The City of Pensacola. Do not allow yourselves to be steamrolled by politicians only looking to further their own agendas. The north end of Escambia County is unique..don’t turn it into a giant “Pensacola”.

By: Pensacola

Pensacola — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:30:24 +0000

I like the idea of combining the utilities. Molino utility charges 4 to 5 times the going rate for a meter tap. Hiway robbery is what it is.

By: Trish

Trish — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:24:41 +0000

To L. Stevens:

I love your statement “Don’t tell me to vote for something without telling me what I’m voting for”. Sounds like good advice for our country’s government while they are trying to pass the 2000 page no information health care bill. Why does anyone think we will vote yes for something when they are unwilling to tell us the details. They evidently think we can be lead around by a ring in our nose (talking livestock – not young people). We are far from stupid. Sounds like local politics mirrors big government politics.

By: Me

Me — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:54:08 +0000

JUST SAY NO TO CONSOLIDATION AND VOTE AGAINST GREG EVERS!!!

By: David Huie Green

David Huie Green — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:42:35 +0000

REGARDING:
“The existing liabilities of the city, such as their pension plan and the Maritime Park, would remain within the boundaries of the present city. Persons that live in Pensacola now would be responsible for the taxes and fees needed to pay for the city’s pension plan and debts like the Maritime Park, while residents outside the current city would not.”

A judge will SURELY rule all citizens have to be treated equally within a political entity under the 14th Amendment. Charging higher taxes on some and lower taxes on others is unequal and will be discontinued. Then we will have the privilege of paying off the various debts others have run up. (Do it with pride!)

On the flip side, any of you (except Pam, of course) will be able to run for mayor.

David voting for Cousin Donnie Joe Bass for mayor

By: Pam Wood

Pam Wood — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:54:44 +0000

Thx Water Lady..you are correct.

By: waterlady501

waterlady501 — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:06:19 +0000

Yesterday I posed the question of whether the consolidation committee will recommend that all rural utility services be taken over by the new consolidated government. I sent an email to the chairman of the subcommittee for road, parks, and utilities, but have not yet received a response. I went to the website http://www.eccsc.org (Escambia County Consolidation Study Commission) where the subcommittee has posted minutes of their meetings, along with their final report dated 10/6/09. That report states that our utility systems should be consolidated into one central system because they are a “deterrent to future and present
economic development.” WHAT? They would have us believe that the same rural utilities who took the financial risk of bringing services to citizens in outlying areas that nobody else would serve, are somehow holding back economic development? HOW? It seems to me if water and electric services are available in rural unincorporated areas, it would encourage families to move into those areas, as well as small businesses. Does this committee really expect us to believe if our utilities are consolidated into 1 central authority that the services we actually receive will not decrease but in fact will increase and at a lower cost to the consumer? We have only to look at how the county and city have managed other services to see how that will turn out.