Monday, October 24, 2016
Sandy Murman Voted To Support The Rick Scott Express (TBX)
Saturday, February 20, 2016
Ed Turanchik: Commissioner Choo-Choo
We have elected people that vote against our wishes and city.
Protect Tampa at all cost!
Monday, January 29, 2018
Florida GOP Victor Crist Is Full Of Shit
Caps On Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
Worked to derail Go Hillsborough
Supported barring discrimination against LGBT
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
To MPO or not to MPO
The Hillsborough MPO (Metropolitan Planning Organization) is tasked with policy making for long-range transportation needs in the county. Last night's meeting was a presentation of the results of several workshops conducted by TBARTA (Tampa Bay Area Regional Transit Authority) intended to assess the feasibility of merging the MPOs of Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties into a single regional MPO. The presentation was given by Scott Lane of Stantec Consulting Services, Center for Transportation Research, a consulting firm commissioned by TBARTA.
So, buckle your seatbelts, folks, and get ready for the ride (pun intended). Below is the complete video of the meeting.
The really, really exciting moments in the meeting are at the following time marks in the video:
41:44
County Commissioner Pat Kemp presents a well elucidated counter-point argument in opposition to the merging of MPOs.
1:00:30
Tampa Councilman Harry Cohen presents a very passionate statement opposing an MPO merger.
1:04:30
The public speaks on the issue, every one of who vehemently opposes the idea of an MPO merger.
1:21:10
My good friend, Dayna, presents a convincing argument against the idea of merging MPOs
1:24:28
My pretty face (at least until the switch to the front view camera) unexpectedly appears and I elucidate on the practice of our local government bodies brazenly and openly making efforts to circumvent Florida's Sunshine Laws.
Ok, maybe it could have been a little more exciting but the circus performers and the Riverdance crew had last minute engagements elsewhere.
In reality though, the ongoing meetings by several committees of our local government and HART concerning transportation improvements in the area will have a VERY important bearing on the future of the transportation needs of you, the citizens. I can not express strongly enough that each and every person in the county, who cares about our future, should make every effort to stay aware of what these committees are doing and, whenever possible, come to these meetings and use your voice. Our government officials are not likely to make great efforts to come to us so.....WE MUST GO TO THEM!
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
Question for the Hillsborough DEC
Hello Tampa friends,
I have been watching Tampa Bay politics evolve and devolve over the past sixteen months. I am a bit flabbergasted by some of the conduct I have seen down there.
The Hillsborough County DEC (Democratic Executive Committee) and Democratic establishment has to answer a few questions. Why is it that we have top ranking Democrats, including DNC members and elected officials, who are endorsing Republican candidates during this election year?
Whether it is Commissioner Les Miller endorsing Republican Commissioner Sandy Murman over Democratic Commissioner Pat Kemp in a potentially county altering election; or DNC Member Alan Clendenin endorsing Republican Mitch Thrower over Democratic candidate Jessica Vaughn in a potentially county altering election; this trend is unfortunate and egregious.
My question to DEC Chairwoman Ione Townsend, FDP Committee-people Russ Patterson and Alma Gonzalez, and any others who stand for Democratic accountability — particularly in crucial elections — where has accountability gone off to wherein we have higher ranking Democrats blatantly going against electing Democrats?
The rules shouldn’t change because the Democrats are more progressive or aren’t universally “liked” ... I have made it a point to openly endorse people like Joe Biden for President and Molly Gray for Vermont Lt. Governor when neither were my initial choice. Many issues matter to me, and when it comes down to it, often times Democrats hold the better torch when compared to their Republican counterparts. There are rare exceptions, of course; I am not asking that we should always be rank and file. I do believe in being a team player, and supporting Democrats in most instances, especially in important elections which hold the balance of power on a thread.
Les Miller, Alan Clendenin, and other prominent Democrats clearly do not share that value with people like myself. My question to Hillsborough County’s DEC and other Democrats nationwide facing this same kind of problem: What should we do about it, and how far should we go to call this behavior out?
For those down there who are keeping strong, fighting the good fight, and striving to remain civil in the face of adversity, well done. Thank you, and please, let us make our predecessors proud. There is a lot to be thankful for, and a lot of good work being done by Democrats, (Greens, Libertarians, etc, even some Republicans) in the Tampa Bay Area and beyond.
From the heart,
Asher
Monday, July 27, 2015
La Gaceta Trashes Go Hillsborough
Friday, June 5, 2015
Hillsborough County Right Wing Infestation
here
In Hillsborough County
Who the hell votes for these people?
Wake up Hillsborough County Dems,
are you so lazy you can't get out and vote?
Pat Kemp could be there now instead of Higginbotham.
And if the man is sticking it to you and you vote GOP, take it deep!
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
The Habitat For Humanity Of Hillsborough County ReStore
Friday, July 17, 2020
Kevin Beckner Before It Was Popular
I will also expand offices and community outreach in underserved and minority neighborhoods.
The Sixth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees an individual the right to a trial by an impartial jury. That requires the services of a large number of qualified and diverse jurists.
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
Tampa's Pay To Play Culture
Thursday, May 19, 2016
Jim Norman: Obama Can Go To Hell
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
Sandy Murman's October Surprise
Kevin O'Neill
Her victory lap on approval of $600 million in transportation (improvements?) here
We can stop her! Do the math. Registered voters in Hillsborough County.
Friday, July 8, 2011
Go HART
One of the few things Hillsborough County can be proud of.
Hillsborough Area Regional Transit
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Hillsborough County 'Safe Place' program helps kids and teens in need
Friday, May 19, 2017
Chris Cano Warns The Hillsborough County Commissioners
If you all support this ban, we will see everyone of you
out of office,
but not before the people expose
the corruption and weakness
on this Board of County Commissioners."
Christopher Cano
Monday, April 30, 2018
Warning: Hillsborough County GOP Attempting Coup d'état
This proposed change would allow
republicans to maintain power FOREVER.
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We need as many people as possible to show up at the HC Board of Commission meeting on Wed. morning. We need to use the 9-10 am hour of public comment to call out the republicans for their obvious political moves
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Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Moving Hillsborough Forward
Go Hart!
Don't Listen To Those Orlando People, They Don't Live Here.