Investiture Ceremony
County Center - Tampa, Florida
Tuesday, November 20, 2018
The Beginning Of The End Of The Gillum Campaign
Andrew Gillum, who exploded onto the national political scene with a meteoric victory in the 2018 Florida Democratic gubernatorial primary, was the immediate favorite to win it all
on Nov. 6.
on Nov. 6.
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The stars aligned but only briefly. Gillum’s role as favorite evaporated within the first week of the general election campaign and the blame falls squarely on the candidate—not ballot counting snafus, not an FBI investigation, not racial innuendo employed by the opposition.
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The ex-mayor of Tallahassee made two fateful decisions: choosing fifth-place primary finisher Chris King, a philosophical clone, as his running mate and allowing the incompetent, impotent Florida Democratic Party to co-opt his campaign apparatus.
The Death of Ybor?
This is the monstrosity the Rays franchise plans to build at the west end of Ybor City, just south of the low income apartments. The apartments will ultimately be demolished to make space for hotels and entertainment for the baseball fans and the business establishments along 7th and 8th Avenues will be forced to sell out to national franchises such as Hooters, Beef O'Brady's, Old Navy and Starbucks. The community we know of as Ybor will be gone forever.
As it looks right now, our County Commission may be making this irreversible decision next month.
Florida What If?
This whole election mess was a False Flag and the GOP created it because they knew they were going to lose. After all a chance is better then no chance.
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Consider this, all polls pointed to a Gillum win. Turnout was high which is always
good for Dems.
good for Dems.
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"It’s Not the People Who Vote That Count, it's the people who count the votes." Joseph Stalin
"It’s Not the People Who Vote That Count, it's the people who count the votes." Joseph Stalin
Monday, November 19, 2018
Ken Hagan Racketeering Charges?
For years, county commissioner Ken Hagan has been negotiating a new Rays stadium behind closed doors, going so far to preserve secrecy that he refused to turn over public records even when the law required it.
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However, the secret details of where Hagan and the Rays were planning to put a new stadium were not secret to every member of the public – one key developer was given access to the information that should have been
available to all.
available to all.
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The developer used that information to buy land at a discounted rate, put himself in position to profit off the new stadium announcement, then became a significant contributor to Commissioner Hagan’s re-election campaign. At no time were Hagan’s fellow commissioners – or members of the public who requested the public documents – provided the maps. MORE
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"This arrangement to have Ken Hagan represent the entire Commission in negotiations with the Rays was approved by the BOCC before I became a commissioner. After I became a commissioner, I objected to this arrangement and urged that the County Adminstrator represent the BOCC in these negotiations instead. The only other commissioner in support of me was Comm. Stacy White." Pat Kemp
Sunday, November 18, 2018
Saturday, November 17, 2018
Friday, November 16, 2018
Local 2020 Vision
School Board: Well — The voters did a number on who should run for local offices in our upcoming municipal and county races.
For Tampa Mayor: I am an undecided voter. Granted, I am looking for work to take me out of Tampa and Florida, so I don’t plan on being here, but I’m still interested in who will stand out. I like Ed Turanchik who has experience in local government and has pushed transit ideas such as ferries for our county. Also, we have Topher Morrison, who has proposed the gondolas for Tampa to install. Current Counilors Harry Cohen and Mike Suarez should also be considered for their votes on ferries. Not to mention Cohen was the force behind the cannabis decriminalization ordinance! I like these ideas and believe in innovation for Tampa’s future. Jane Castor or any Buckhorn apprentices would be awful for our City and will not get my support.
City Council: Mixed bag — I support John Godwin, Bill Carlson, and Orlando Gudes. Who do you like for City Council?
our SB in 2018, let me tell ya. They took a Board that desperately needed better membership and put WORSE people on (looking at YOU South Tampa). In order to keep it from spiraling into hell, we’ll need to elect some decent people in 2020. I think Robert Pechacek should run again considering his calm demeanor, attention to the issues, and teaching credentials. I wouldn’t mind seeing Bill Person attempt to get the West County Seat again. What do you think?
County Commission: Sky White would be an excellent addition! We need to keep Pat Kemp on the BOCC for sure. As for Murman’s seat, what should we do there? Jen McDonald is the only candidate in the race right now.
Thursday, November 15, 2018
Florida's Brooks Brothers Riot
Some are comparing the historic Florida recount to the 2000 General Election, when GOP operatives seized on a false rumor to stage what became known as the “Brooks Brothers riot”. The man who reportedly orchestrated that riot was Trump’s longtime fixer Roger Stone.
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
Giving Voice and Visibility to Homeless Children and Youth
I'd like to introduce you to Charlie, 'cuz he's just so damned cute!
but I'd especially like to introduce you to Diane Nilan, who helped author "Charlie's Law" in Illinois, later to be included in the federal "No Child Left Behind Act".
Diane is my good friend and creator and driving force behind the organization Hear US "Giving Voice and Visibility to Homeless Children and Youth". Diane has, for many years, been a relentless advocate and champion for the homeless, especially families and children. She travels the country helping local government agencies and grassroots advocacy organizations find new ways to provide the services the homeless so desperately need. She has been instrumental in changing laws, both locally and nationally, and even our federal congress has turned to her for her experience and compassionate advice.
Take a few moments to visit the Hear US website HERE. Learn a bit of the wonderful work Diane does and see if there's room in your heart to borrow a little of the endless compassion Diane has to offer. Oh, and help her out if you can.
but I'd especially like to introduce you to Diane Nilan, who helped author "Charlie's Law" in Illinois, later to be included in the federal "No Child Left Behind Act".
Take a few moments to visit the Hear US website HERE. Learn a bit of the wonderful work Diane does and see if there's room in your heart to borrow a little of the endless compassion Diane has to offer. Oh, and help her out if you can.
Tuesday, November 13, 2018
Hillsborough County Dream Team
Hillsborough County Commissioners
Pat Kemp, Mariella Smith and Kimberly Overman
Commissioner Sky U. White?
Descendants of Florida theme-park escapees
Silver Spring State Park is home to at least 300 rhesus macaques. The monkeys carry a rare and deadly form of herpes virus
called herpes B.
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called herpes B.
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It's Colonel Tooey"s fault. In 1938 he released six rhesus macaques onto a small island within what is now the state park. The animals are breeding rapidly, and a new study estimates that the monkey population will double by 2022 unless state agencies take steps to control it. here
Monday, November 12, 2018
‘The sitting Florida Governor is seeking to throw out lawful votes and seize the voting equipment’
"Lets be clear about what we are witnessing in Florida: The sitting Governor is seeking to throw out lawful votes and seize the voting equipment in order to win an election."
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