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Hometown Democracy's troubling poster child
In 1985 Gov. Bob Graham's administration placed an important legal framework in place in Florida to control rampant, undisciplined growth that threatened wetlands, induced traffic congestion and promoted random sprawl. Until that landmark legislation, developers virtually built where they pleased, and taxpayers had to follow with schools, roads, sewers and the rest of the infrastructure that necessarily followed development. ...more
November 29, 2009
Rebuilding the Florida PSC
The public agrees that we need a responsible, independent, ethical and competent Florida Public Service Commission. You know it. I know it. The governor and Cabinet know it. The Legislature knows it. ...more
November 1, 2009
Lawmakers Tackle Campaign Financing
Cities and counties across Florida increasingly are using taxpayer dollars in election campaigns when local politicians think an important issue is at stake. ...more
March 26, 2009
Zephyrhills Drafts Its Wish List
Following the lead of Tampa and St. Petersburg, Zephyrhills has submitted an economic stimulus wish list totaling nearly $18 million to the Florida League of Cities. ...more
December 20, 2008
Local Races Feature Fresh Faces
On both the county commission and school board, three seats are up for re-election in Pinellas County and two will be filled by newcomers because the incumbents aren't running. ...more
October 19, 2008
Crime Report Has Good News, Bad News
Items of interest from the July 28 Plant City Commission meeting and budget workshop included: ...more
August 6, 2008
City Manager Up For Eval
It's time to tell City Manager Jennene Norman-Vacha how she's doing. ...more
July 17, 2008
Letters To The Editor
Veterans Are A Priority I appreciated the recognition in the June 11 editorial "New VA Clinic Would Make A Difference," but I think it is important to note that the Brandon VA clinic would not be on the verge of reality if it weren't for the combined efforts of the East Hillsborough congressional delegation, especially Gus Bilirakis who is a member of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs. His leadership on this - and all issues related to veterans - deserves recognition. ...more
June 15, 2008
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