Comments on: Century Council Members Split On Strategy To Nearly Double Water Rates

By: Mr.Metoo

Mr.Metoo — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:27:51 +0000

Since everyone is on a fixed income,alcohol cigarettes,junk food, lottery tickets, and Windcreek iare in trouble.

By: JEC

JEC — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:41:17 +0000

Years of mismanagement have finally come home to roost. The town has been over for a long time…let it die.

By: OMG

OMG — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 21:14:32 +0000

I agree with IMHO. It’s true, no one cares about Century. Years ago when there was so many rumors swirling around about the unethical things that were going on at the Town of Century, I wrote a letter to Tallahassee trying to get them to take a look at Century; just to see if they would investigate. I heard nothing from them. When Century is looked at by Escambia County and Tallahassee, all they see is the demographical makeup of the town, which in turn, is why Century is not given a second thought. The county and state wants the tax dollars but they couldn’t care less about what happens in Century. And then when you have people in positions that take money from the town and suffer no consequences, that is sad. And this very thing that happened a few months ago, it was not a unique situation. All that the citizens of Century want at the end of the day, is to be treated fairly, and it is not fair for them to have to pay for infractions that are committed by others. There isn’t a business, town or organization that can be profitable or sustainable without having great leadership, sound practices and honest people in charge. Not pointing any fingers, but Century has been lacking in all for years and years. I guess the chickens have finally come home to roost.

By: Bigblock345

Bigblock345 — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 21:02:24 +0000

If you have a patient with a necrotic leg. You don’t bleed the good leg out trying to save it. You cut it off and let it die. So the rest can be saved. Life is tough. It’s not fair. Not all will make it. Sometimes you have to cut your losses.

By: Voices in Pensacola

Voices in Pensacola — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:36:03 +0000

@jd

If the municipality were dissolved, the outcome would likely be:

Escambia County BCC: Streets, stormwater management, parks, code enforcement, governance. (Already controls law enforcement, fire, voting, tax collection, appraiser, building permitting/inspections, library, public records). No fixed interlocal agreements needed on the local option or fuel tax revenue sharing. Grants management would be county administered.

ECUA, Private Sector, or Non-Profit Utility: water and sewer.

Pensacola Energy, Private Sector, or Non-profit Utility: gas utility.

Local residents may lose self local governance, but I doubt the sense of community would be lost. Besides, just one non-official came to this meeting, reflecting a lack of interest in municipal governance across the community.

Is it really worth the hassle to have a municipal government for only 1,400 people when other larger and better financed entities can administer these systems with greater automation and cost effectiveness?

I think what Century’s government is doing right now is a very noble effort. Unfortunately, it is probably not the most cost effective or efficient way to move the community forward with its services. Too much is grand and appropriation dependent. I think absorbing these expenses into the operations of the county or profit/non-prfit specialty organizations would improve the community a lot as far as infrastructure is concerned.

By: Voices in Pensacola

Voices in Pensacola — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:56:09 +0000

Maybe a special assessment needs to be made on all property for x number of years to pay for infrastructure upgrades. And rates need to reflect the cost of treating and delivering water service.

In reading the stories associated with this issue, it seems that all costs are being placed on usage.

Special assessments could be based on frontage of property along the lines. That is very different from use fees.

By: rd

rd — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:52:42 +0000

For those leaning towards the second scenario, I would just offer that kicking the can down the road rarely solves the problems. One of those problems is the population is not sufficient to finance a city. Give up the charter and return to county rule.

By: Sylvia

Sylvia — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:29:57 +0000

To ImHo I agree. We used to attend all the meetings. They are going to do what they want anyway, We do live on a small fixed income and I am not sure how we can manage. It’s sad to get old and barely make end meet and no one cares;

By: DJ

DJ — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:32:04 +0000

So SMW, who do you think should pay to keep the water on, or just let Century borrow more money and go farther in det. They already have six loans.

By: SMW

SMW — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:04:15 +0000

This is sad. Majority of the folks that live in Century already cannot afford anything. Now you raise the price of the sucky garbage pickup and are going to double the water bills. A lot of people that live in this area if you look around are below poverty levels. How do you expect them to pay for this? Oh- I guess it would be the others of us that work and actually pay taxes to cover it? I don’t think so! We pay a lot of taxes in the city limits of Century and our services are CRAP! From the sucky water, the internet, the garbage and how about our streets? They are like playing frogger with the big pot holes! NOBODY cares! NOBODY! I want to see the Mayor out walking the streets going door to door making himself available to those who actually work to be able to speak with him! I am all for the greater good but when only certain areas get the upgrades- well that isn’t right! You come from other states and Welcome to Century sign and then look around at the horrible streets, buildings, etc. Just my 2 cents