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Charter Review Scam!
More chances to assert will Editor: Why did County Administrator Ray Sandrock omit the actual numbers regarding term limits and signature requirements in his recent column? A citizen recommended limiting the terms of the Charter Review Board members to two terms. A Review Board member suggested they limit it to three terms. That’s 18 years. This was a very crafty move against the people. If the voters say yes, it means they agree to an 18-year term limit, basically no limit at all. If voters say no, then it would incorrectly appear they are...
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DO YOU CONSENT TO 18 YEAR TERM LIMITS FOR FOR YOUR LEADERS AND IMPOSSIBLE LIMITATIONS ON YOUR RIGHT TO ALTER YOUR GOVERNMENT WHEN IT BECOME TYRANNICAL? The Charter Review Board installed by the Commissioners has decided that the structure of government in Charlotte County doesn’t need any real improvement. These are the “amendments” proposed: · Reduction of percentage of electors needed to initiate county ordinances. · Deletion of restriction of reestablishment of MSTU/MSBU advisory boards created by petition of electors. ·...
read moreThe Murdock Village fiasco cost Charlotte County taxpayers over $140 million, and counting. This boondoggle will cost taxpayers well over $1 billion! View the full testimony here: Since pulled from County Site
read moreSome Highlights of Citizens Input on the Beach Guy Public Relations Disaster
Some highlights of citizens input on the Beach Guy public relations disaster. Thanks to all who came out. Beach Guy citizen’s input from Commissioners meeting Part 1 Beach Guy citizen’s input from Commissioners meeting Part 2 See the entire input from the Commissioners Regular Meeting here:...
read moreCounty Policies are Misguided
County policies are misguided Editor: Charlotte County government has assumed the misguided role of General Development Corporation. Building a countywide corporation on the backs of its citizens. Land deal after land deal that only benefits corporate developers; leaving the citizens to maintain what was created for their profit. That spirit has never left Charlotte County, only the name has been changed to local government. Indenturing its citizens did not work for general development and will not work for Charlotte County. The iniquities of...
read moreThanks for nothing with Beach Guy
Thanks for nothing with Beach Guy Editors: Commissioner Truex was right, the Beach Guy situation “should never have happened.” So the obvious question is, “Why did it?” Your last editorial seemed to say, “Nothing to see here. Move along. Lift rug. Sweep under.” Aren’t you guys even curious how this happened? Isn’t that your job, to protect the good guys from the bad guys? Thanks for nothing. Marilyn Pazora
read moreCOUNTY COMMISSIONERS BACK DOWN! BEACH GUY CAN STAY!
STOP BAD GOVERNMENT GETS RESULTS!!! COUNTY COMMISSIONERS BACK DOWN! BEACH GUY CAN STAY! AFTER A PUBLIC OUTCRY RESULTING IN A PUBLIC RELATIONS DISASTER, REPORTED HERE FIRST, AND THEN ALL OVER SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, CHARLOTTE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ISSUED A PRESS RELEASE LATE YESTERDAY SAYING THEY WILL ALLOW BEACH GUY TO STAY. (HOWEVER, WE STILL URGE EVERYONE TO JOIN TOMORROW’S RALLY, JUST IN CASE THE COUNTY TRIES TO PULL A FAST ONE ON THE BEACH GUY.) Anti-business bureaucrats like Director of “Community Services” Tommy Scott...
read moreGUARDIANS OF BIG GOVERNMENT
Guardians of big government Editor: In a recent column in the Sun, John Hitzel wrote about 24 “unsolicited” charter change suggestions from citizens, to be “discussed and debated.” I hope the readers weren’t led to believe that these items were discussed and debated in detail. He goes on to say that debate was streamlined, another way of saying this list of citizen suggestions was almost completely blown off. This goes to show the disdain a large majority of these folks have for the general population and shows the plan, already in place, to...
read moreRALLY to SAVE THE BEACH GUY
PLEASE attend the RALLY to SAVE THE BEACH GUY on Saturday, April 9th at 10:00 a.m. at Englewood Beach. SIGNS WILL BE PROVIDED. Park in the parking lot nearest the circle as you get on the Key. Gather on the beach where the Beach Guy rents his beach stuff just beyond the machine where you pay to park. Write, e-mail, or call the Charlotte County Commissioners and Governor Scott’s office to Save the Beach Guy! Contact information is below. Charlotte County Commissioners’ Office Phone: 941-743-1300 Chairman Bill Truex (Englewood...
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