Comments on: State Attorney Charges Four Members Of Century Board With Sunshine Law Violation

By: William

William — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 22:58:18 +0000

>>Why did William Reynolds and the State Attorney’s office just assume that the meeting of this group had to comply with the Sunshine Law.

NorthEscambia.com did not assume, and State Attorney’s Office does not assume either.

The are subject to the sunshine law because this group was appointed by the Town Council for the purpose of make recommendations to and providing advice and information. Clearly subject to the sunshine law. They were not appointed by a grant writer, and they did offer a recommended action to the town council.

“Advisory Task Force” — even clear from the name, and in the State Attorney’s Office findings.

By: Tammy

Tammy — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 21:31:20 +0000

Why did William Reynolds and the State Attorney’s office just assume that the meeting of this group had to comply with the Sunshine Law. From what I know, the group was never appointed by either the Town Council or the Mayor, and was not given any authority to take any action by them. Rather, a grant writer for the Town asked the group to get together because it make it easier for her to get the grant.

If this group was never comprised by the Town, but rather by a private individual to make it easier for her to secure a grant (i.e., make it such that she could get paid if the grant was awarded), then it would appear that there was never a need for a meeting of the group to comply with the requirements of the Sunshine Law. If that was the case, then how could there be a basis for charging them with violating a law that did not apply to them?

By: Resident

Resident — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 02:11:18 +0000

>>I really don’t see why any group like this should fall under the sunshine laws, they can only give suggestions and advice and don’t have any real power to tax or make laws

Any town group such as this that gives “suggestions and advice” to the town falls under the Sunshine Law. These citizens were empowered with making an official recommendation to to the council on an action to take involving public funds.

By: Jim Stanton

Jim Stanton — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 01:57:15 +0000

I really don’t see why any group like this should fall under the sunshine laws, they can only give suggestions and advice and don’t have any real power to tax or make laws. It’s just a group of citizens that really care for their community and are giving their time to try to improve it. Makes you think twice about volunteering to help your community, since it looks like you can get into some serious trouble for just wanting to help. By the way Sam, these people aren’t elected, but if it makes you feel better to blame the citizens of Century, please go ahead and blame them.

By: Cuz (Danny Hall)

Cuz (Danny Hall) — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 01:02:43 +0000

The Sunshine Law is mostly simple – Keep / Conduct all government matters out in the Public (don’t hide things from us). Do like they did to Hillary , get the FBI on it – then lie to them . . .

By: Willene Bryan

Willene Bryan — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 00:18:29 +0000

This is so sad. I myself do not know any thing about the Sunshine law. There will be no more volunteers to do any thing now because of being scared to death they will have to go to court. I know I sure wouldn’t volunteer now. I wish Nadine McCaw was still here because she would have told them what to do about the meeting if it was against the sunshine law.

By: Sedition

Sedition — Thu, 18 Aug 2016 23:32:31 +0000

Corrupt politicianl?
Here’s my shocked face.

By: Nod

Nod — Thu, 18 Aug 2016 22:24:50 +0000

Use the hillary defense, “I did not mean to do it .” It seems to be working for her so why not these people because I am sure they did not try to deceive anyone. It was just an innocent mistake not the end of the world.

By: sam

sam — Thu, 18 Aug 2016 21:04:48 +0000

whoa! there are 2 Sams now? this one votes for freddy. he was not in town i believe. this was done through lack of knowing the rules about the sunshine law. obviously they should have known better. century residents voted for the people in the meeting. blame them.

By: Sam

Sam — Thu, 18 Aug 2016 16:44:04 +0000

Please remember these kind of stupid things this Town does when you go to the polls in a couple weeks. It is as much the mayor and councils fault as it is the board. Please lets all work to put some fresh blood into Century. Time to go out with the old and in with the new.