Comments on: $1.3 Million In State Tornado Aid Still Has Not Reached Victims

By: Retired

Retired — Sat, 04 Mar 2017 17:45:44 +0000

I see that Century is having a workshop to get a website going again.

I have become used to coming here for news of Century but if their own website is successful in addition to this one perhaps they will disseminate information such as this and enlist citizen “warriors” letter writers, and also organize community events asking for volunteers. Perhaps leave a place for Century Suggestion Box.

I suppose the town council meeting are useful also but I have heard some stay away because they do not want to be made fun of on here or have suggestions blow up in their faces if they speak freely or that unintentional consequences come their way.

By: E Davis

E Davis — Sat, 04 Mar 2017 09:32:04 +0000

I too would like to thank you Northescambia.com staffers for you efforts and due diligence in this matter. It was greatly appreciated. As for the TOWN OF CENTURY (city officials as well as residents), closed mouths don’t get fed at the squeakiest wheel gets the oil. So, we as a town have to be active and persistent to stay on top of things. It’s a joint effort not only by City staffers but people who live in this town everyday so keep that in mind and the end will justify the means. Now stay positive and keep your heads up!

By: Jacqueline

Jacqueline — Sat, 04 Mar 2017 04:54:37 +0000

I think it was the limelight.
Not impressed with DEO lately. They were needed to come down for a public BCC meeting to give information about the Sector Plan issue we were having and they chose to only meet privately with a couple of commissioners.
Public servants should responsive to the public.

It is a valuable service when the media holds public servants accountable.

By: Retired

Retired — Fri, 03 Mar 2017 16:00:24 +0000

Thank you Northescambia for getting involved in this positive way for the Town of Century.

The fact you wrote Rep. Clay Ingram and the office of Sen. Doug Broxson in addition to the phone calls emailed the Florida DEO Thursday morning looking for an explanation and Director of Communications and External Affairs Erin Gillespie.

You set an example that others can follow.

We are very happy to write such letters and make such contact to higher up officials if and when we know of the need and have specific information such as this.

By: chris in Molino

chris in Molino — Fri, 03 Mar 2017 12:36:25 +0000

They feel as if just because Century is poor and deteriorated they can get a little piece of the pie when it so rarely comes around.

By: chris

chris — Fri, 03 Mar 2017 12:26:59 +0000

Perhaps it was the public spotlight being cast on it that caused it to move forward.

By: William

William — Fri, 03 Mar 2017 12:21:22 +0000

>>Why did it take William to do what Century’s mayor/council did not do? Basically follow up and ask questions. No surprise Century is in the shape they are with inattentive leadership.

As the story says, Century tried multiple times to get action from DEO…it’s not the mayor/council’s fault. There are other larger cities that have had issues with DEO and slow responses.

DEO just happened to get the paperwork out the same day we asked questions, or DEO reacted different to being in the public limelight from the media.

By: chris

chris — Fri, 03 Mar 2017 11:54:01 +0000

Why did it take William to do what Century’s mayor/council did not do? Basically follow up and ask questions. No surprise Century is in the shape they are with inattentive leadership.