Comments on: Century Loses Bond Agency Deal That’s Made Them $1.8 Million By Approving Nearly $4 Billion In Projects

By: TJ

TJ — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 12:34:32 +0000

It is a shame that the city and yes the county let the protracted ineptness of government continue. The small town of Century is a doorway into the State of Florida and Escambia County. It is the first thing may tourists who drive to the beach areas see. What a sight it is. Dilapidated buildings, sidewalks crumbling, businesses shut down, and at night very little street lights. It is a disgrace. Century’s leadership (supposed) should all be held accountable. Every darn one of them is too busy worrying about themselves and not doing the job they were elected. Someone from Century should be at every county planning meeting advocating for improvements. From street lighting, demolition of abandoned buildings, landscaping and appearance improvements as you enter into Florida; all of this and more. Business needs to be attracted to Century. No wonder children are learning to deal drugs, or game the system to survive. Century used to have schools, a sawmill, things to be proud of, now it is a town ravaged by time and gasping its last breath. Can it be saved?Or will it be on life support only to to continue to degrade until finally the plug is pulled. I think it is time to take action one way or the other. Fully commit to saving the town or pull the plug.

By: Big AL

Big AL — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 03:48:24 +0000

If eSCAMbia County is the laughing stock of all of the counties in Florida (and it is), Century is surely the laughing stock of all of the towns in Florida. I don’t read the comics in the paper anymore, I just look for stories about Century to get my laughs for the day. Sad.

By: RaD

RaD — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 03:27:48 +0000

@Referendum – I don’t believe Florida Law allows annexing or merging with another city if they do not share a common border.

By: tg

tg — Tue, 02 Aug 2022 21:35:01 +0000

Look at my face do i look surprised?

By: Referendum

Referendum — Tue, 02 Aug 2022 18:43:08 +0000

Another possibility to improve Century’s life could be for the City of Gulf Breeze to annex the Town of Century.

Beautifully landscaped medians. Heavily enforced traffic speeds. Photo enforced traffic lights, I mean light. Youth get to attend “A” scoring elementary, middle, and high schools.

And a government that knows how finance works.

By: Referendum

Referendum — Tue, 02 Aug 2022 18:25:44 +0000

Residents of the municipality:

Petition for a referendum to unincorporate the town. Have Council put it to a vote in 2024.

If the vote approves unincorporation, turn responsibility of all municipal properties and services over to Escambia County.

If the vote favors remaining incorporated, get serious about the functionality of your local government.

If you want good governance for the community, a decision about how to deliver it is needed. Whichever wins, get serious about it.

By: Well

Well — Tue, 02 Aug 2022 18:05:14 +0000

And 2 council seats with no one running for them.

By: Fence Jumper

Fence Jumper — Tue, 02 Aug 2022 17:10:49 +0000

The welcome to Florida sign needs be moved further south to about McDavid.

By: Common Sense

Common Sense — Tue, 02 Aug 2022 16:52:16 +0000

I think the mayor is doing all he can with the clown show on the city council. Some members of some town councils make a. mockery of the institutions of government by masquerading as leaders when in reality they are part of the problem.

By: Ol' Skinny

Ol' Skinny — Tue, 02 Aug 2022 16:44:38 +0000

Ringling Brothers Circus proudly presents … The Greatest Show on Earth: CENTURY!!!

Are ANY of us surprised?