Comments on: Urban Development Center, Mayor, Push For Continued YouthFirst Century Program Funding From Children’s Trust

By: SW

SW — Sat, 02 Dec 2023 12:15:06 +0000

Nothing to see here, just another Century-related bottomless pit of incompetence. Move along citizen.

By: Not again

Not again — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 23:06:27 +0000

I’m taking Century’s perspective on this one.

The calls for the repeal of the ECT are way too premature. The calls for repeal are akin to calling the Georgia/Alabama game at the end of the 1st quarter when Alabama is behind 10-0. You gotta let the game be played.

The UDC needs to better understand the community. And it needs to see that the funds are not intended to be blissfully spent. Sounds as if the plan was way over the top, likely caused by not understanding client demographics, attendance zone boundaries and school locations, etc. Classic unrealistic expectations without research.

Century residents and families need to come to grips about the year over year “F” school ratings that caused closures years ago. Don’t just blame teachers. Families were not taking schooling seriously, and it resulted in losing a school. It is 2023, and all individuals must perform competitively, not pitifully.

As for Superintendent Keith Leonard, it would appear that more than just your consideration of how you will vote on the ECT is needed. Maybe some on the ground effort and time is needed from you by leaving the ivory tower on Pace Boulevard, rolling up your sleeves, and determining how you can actually help ECT and UDC to be successful not just on paper, but also in all communities.

By: Thomas Paine

Thomas Paine — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 12:26:57 +0000

Someone else said it, independent forensic audit is needed. BUT what will happen when/if it’s determined to be a scam is it will all be swept under the rug because the ruling cabal in Century and their minions will cry that it is a racial bias against them for them being called out for malfeasance. Even though the allegation is a tread worn last line of defense by charlatans and scammers it still gets traction with spineless politicians who are scared to hold such people’s feet to the fire.
I bet if some of these local leaders had their backgrounds looked into there would be some interesting results.

By: MR REALITY

MR REALITY — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 09:57:48 +0000

This is like a personal ATM for someone. These programs, without PROVEN ties to the community and with a BOND or insurance in place shouldnt get a DIME of public funds. This stuff has fraud written all over it. More taxation without representation.

By: JMC

JMC — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 20:56:46 +0000

Getting Dr. Evil vibes there.

By: John

John — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 03:48:45 +0000

I live in century and have kids never heard of this what they are talk about kinda funny how they are begging for this my kids is almost grown now just now hearing about this program

By: Well

Well — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 22:01:19 +0000

Why y’all blaming Century for this one ?
Century didn’t establish this tax to be wasted, Escambia County Voters did this mess.

And with the money being wasted all over the County why not some in Century also.

No success stories on any of it that I’ve seen.

Vote another one in geniuses.

By: Chelleepea

Chelleepea — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 21:36:17 +0000

For the first year…getting 50 kids is not a failure. Regroup, set a more attainable goal, present it to board for reconsideration. Focus more on outreach and make sure every parent and student is aware of the program in all the schools that serve Century.

By: Senetria Harris

Senetria Harris — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 18:39:55 +0000

If there had been more parents to apply we wouldn’t be going through this foolery, its so many people want to come and make Century a better place but you guys wont let them.
we don’t have ANY schools here except The Head Start Program and PSC College.

By: Beulahwood

Beulahwood — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 17:41:24 +0000

I surely hope this gets investigated to the core! $6200.00 in travel? To where?