Archive for the ‘Clay Ford’ Category
Here’s a round-up of local figures in the state and national media over the last few days. Also check out our recent recap of Mayor Mike Wiggins’ media appearances.
Pensacola City Councilman Larry B. Johnson spoke with Miami’s CBS 4 this past Sunday. Mayoral candidate Ashton Hayward makes a cameo appearance.
Councilman Johnson also spoke with FOX…
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The area’s very own Rep. Clay Ford (R-Gulf Breeze) is the sponsor of HB 1211, a sweeping rewrite of the open meetings and public statutes collectively referred to as Florida’s Sunshine Laws. The bill would combine the two currently separate statutes into one and officially designate it as the “Open Government Act,” as well as effecting numerous significant changes to the law.
The bill’s companion in the Senate, SB 1598, is sponsored by State Sen. Paula Dockery (R-Lakeland), and earlier this week…
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Here’s a look at the bills Florida House District 3 Rep. Clay Ford (R-Gulf Breeze) has filed for the current session of the Florida Legislature, which began yesterday:
HB 257: Wreckers
HB 257 revises provisions for exceptions to vehicle weight limits applicable to wreckers; provides that specified license tax provisions apply to wreckers used for certain purposes.
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In a comment on NorthEscambia.com, Jeff DeWeese predicted the Northwest Florida legislative delegation would send the proposed consolidation forward to a November referendum.
Mr. DeWeese, who is calling for a two-year delay, anticipates Reps. Murzin and Evers will vote no on the plan, while Rep. Ford and Sen. Gaetz will vote yes. Sen. Peaden is expected to be absent. Rep. Murzin said today that a 2-2 vote would not move the plan forward. Rep. Ford represents most of the City of Pensacola…
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A few items I wanted to highlight today:
Rick’s Blog: Legislative scorecards
Rick Outzen and company have done us the kind favour of compiling the “accomplishments” of Reps. Evers, Murzin, and Ford in this legislative session…
NorthEscambia.com:
“Escambia and Century Becoming Part of Pensacola?”
Pensacola News Journal:
“Crist: Economy ‘looking up’”
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Here’s what the three Pensacola-area representatives in the Florida Legislature are working on (Boy, am I underwhelmed):
Greg Evers
* HB 501: Specifies changes to Florida’s early learning programs
* HB 515: “Provides for differential rates for oil production tax on tertiary oil adjusted for delivered price; exempts specified oil & gas production from tax for specified period…”
* HB 923: Regulates hoisting equipment used in construction, demolition, or excavation work
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As many of you know, the Florida Legislature is currently convened in a special session to address the $2.3 billion shortfall in the state budget. Just as they did last year, they’re focusing on cuts to vital services like education and healthcare, while refusing to cut funding in other areas or to consider tax increases.
Facing more than $600 million in cuts, Florida’s schools are perhaps the Legislature’s biggest target… Hospitals are looking at $137 million in cuts… Florida’s land protection program Florida Forever looks doomed…
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The Pensacola News Journal has endorsed Republican incumbent Clay Ford over Democratic challenger Lumon May in the race for State House District 3. Thankfully, the PNJ does not have the best track record with their endorsements this year. District 3 includes much of the City of Pensacola and the surrounding urban areas, as well as Gulf Breeze [...]
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When you go to the polls this month and in November, think about how long some of our elected officials have been around, and think about whether or not they’ve really done things to make your life better: Jeff Miller, our representative in U.S. Congress for the past 7 years. What has he really done [...]
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Lumon May, area business owner and son of the late Theophalis May, filed today to challenge Clay Ford for the Florida House District 3 seat. May is a smart man and a terrific candidate. Check out his recent viewpoint in the Independent News.
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