Progressive Pensacola wishes a happy birthday to Pensacola City Councilman Marty Donovan, who turns 58 today.
Donovan didn’t quite get the birthday present he wanted, going down in defeat in last Tuesday’s run-off. We wish him well, though, and hope he enjoys his last six weeks in office.
Continue Reading...
Larry B. Johnson has handily defeated 7-year Councilman Marty Donovan to take the District 4 seat on the Pensacola City Council.
With all precincts reporting, Johnson holds 61% of the vote to Donovan’s 39%, a margin of more than 450 votes.
In the other race of the evening, three-term councilman Ronald Townsend prevailed over challenger Jacci Shumaker, [...]
Continue Reading...
Heading up to the general election on November 4, we’ll be featuring a brief look at the various races. Some races we’ll cover more extensively than others, because some races are more important or more competitive than others. Today, we’ll look at the race for Pensacola City Council, District 4.
The Office
Races for seats [...]
Continue Reading...
This question initially came up months ago, but I decided to give Marty Donovan the benefit of the doubt. Then I noticed in the PNJ’s piece today on the District 4 race that Marty’s address is again given as 223 East Government Street. That address is (a) not a residence, but rather the address of [...]
Continue Reading...
As I mentioned last week, City Council will vote on appointments to the Zoning Board of Adjustment at their committee meetings this afternoon (3:15 PM, Hagler-Mason Room, Second Floor, City Hall). They will choose two of three candidates to fill the available seats. One of those candidates is Richard Terhaar, son of Tony [...]
Continue Reading...
Bill Slayton / Finance reports / Joe Buehler / Kevin White / LuTimothy May / Malcolm Thomas / Marie Young / Marty Donovan / Megan Benson Pratt / Mike DeSorbo / Mike Wiggins / Ron McNesby / Ronald Townsend / Sam Hall / Wilson Robertson
Tags: Bill Slayton, Finance reports, Joe Buehler, Kevin White, LuTimothy May, Malcolm Thomas, Marie Young, Marty Donovan, Megan Benson Pratt, Mike DeSorbo, Mike Wiggins, Ron McNesby, Ronald Townsend, Sam Hall, Wilson Robertson
August 15, 2008
This year, the Realtors PAC of Florida has given $7,000 to candidates for local office, comprised of $500 donations to 14 different candidates. Who do they like? Who likes their money?
Joe Buehler
for Pensacola City Council, At-Large 8
Megan Benson Pratt
for Pensacola City Council, At-Large 9
Malcolm Thomas
for Escambia Superintendent of Schools
LuTimothy May
for Escambia County School [...]
Continue Reading...
District 4 Councilman Marty Donovan has finally filed for reelection, meaning nine of ten Pensacola City Council races are contested this fall. It’s great to see this level of civic participation in City politics despite the impediments of the system.
Also, Richard Pope has filed for the Escambia Soil and Water Conservation Board seat that has [...]
Continue Reading...