Comments on: Secret Deal? Update: Century Responds To Records Request On No-Bid Anonymous Contract To Sell Town-Owned Land

By: Dennis HE Wiggins

Dennis HE Wiggins — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 14:45:08 +0000

Would another apartment complex built at the site proposed by @MS on Hwy 4 still be zoned as “residential?” If so, my money is on a Good Ol’ Boy System backdoor deal. Follow the money, and I’ll bet you eventually find out Gomez will get a kickback. “Silent partner?” Small town politics. GOTTA love it!

By: Jim

Jim — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 15:58:21 +0000

“A crow will never be a Falcon” is a metaphorical expression that means one thing will never become another, no matter how much it might aspire to. It’s often used to convey the idea that certain qualities or characteristics are inherent and cannot be changed.
Sounds much like the current Century leadership .

By: fisherman

fisherman — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 13:25:30 +0000

I agree with Mike buy low sell high. If it’s the 7.5 acre lot look where it’s located. Nice size property for a Dollar General .Keep an eye on who buys this property and if they turn it for a quick profit. City could sell to developer who builds low income housing for the people of Century. My money is on a very close friend to Mayor. Smell kick back Please line my pockets.

By: Not Shocked

Not Shocked — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 07:06:45 +0000

Here’s a quote I found from Mr. Gomez in the NorthEscambia article from January 2023 when then-mayor Boutwell wanted to negotiate a lease for the helicopter building.

“We can’t even do due diligence. We can’t do no type of research. We can’t see what the background is, but we are supposed to just come in here and give him (the mayor) the authority to negotiate on behalf of the town and then accept or not accept whatever they come up with. I’ve got to stick to my convictions. I’m just tired of people coming into Century wanting to hide,”

Sounds like Mr. Gomez’s ‘convictions’ change fairly regularly. This makes Gomez a hypocrite.

By: MS

MS — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 22:14:03 +0000

I bet it is this one. 7.5 acres, 7700 block of Century Blvd.

https://www.escpa.org/ecpamap/?s=055N303301002001

By: Mike Honcho

Mike Honcho — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 21:29:26 +0000

I’m with Alan
Looks like a buy low sell high deal to me too.

By: same ol same ol

same ol same ol — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 17:11:42 +0000

This sounds just like Florida’s version of Prichard, AL.

Let’s see…
1 – Mayor appointed by council (from council)
2 – Mayor accepts and announces he’s unqualified.
3 – Mayor hires “consultant” to do his job for him.
4 – Mayor decides his job is to sell off city property.

Wonder if this property is fronted by an off the books water main?

By: Lu

Lu — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 13:05:46 +0000

Not sure if public aware but I heard a law passed that Mayors has to report any value over a thousand dollars. Has to make a report to keep job. Not sure is this why all of sudden this comes up.

By: Local

Local — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 11:29:19 +0000

How does one get in that level of leadership without the ability to spell correctly?

By: dave lamb

dave lamb — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 04:47:21 +0000

@ mike; My bid is 23 dollars and I wil dispose of all rotten apples.