Archive for the ‘Public Defender’ Category
Rick’s Blog: “Inside PD Owens reorganization”
Mr. Outzen and company use public records to illustrate the effect of Public Defender James Owens’ controversial layoffs…
Pensacola News Journal: “In the cards, jobs and tourism draw”
The Escambia Board of County Commissioners voted last night, by a 3-2 margin, to allow poker rooms at the Pensacola Greyhound Track…
The Buzz: “Crist reveals $66.5 million budget”
Florida Governor Charlie Crist has unveiled his budget recommendations. Here’s the quick breakdown…
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A few items from area newsmedia I want to highlight today:
Rick Outzen: “Photos of Morgan’s swearing in ceremony”
Rick features some good shots from new Escambia County Sheriff David Morgan’s swearing-in ceremony yesterday morning.
Jamie Page: “Movement for Change will speak out on Port lease”
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A few items I want to highlight today:
Pensacola News Journal:
“Public defender cleans house”
Public Defender James Owens, who took office this morning, has fired thirteen employees from the office’s Pensacola division.
“I was told when I became public defender, don’t make any waves, don’t let anyone go, keep the status quo and you won’t have an opponent in four years. My plan is with my platform. We’ve got to restructure our office,” said Owens.
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At this hour David Morgan has been sworn in as Escambia County Sheriff; a ceremony was held this morning at 9:00 AM in the chambers of the Escambia County Commission.
James Owens has also taken office as the Public Defender of the First Judicial Circuit Court of Florida. Mr. Owens, of course, replaces Jack Behr, who has served since 1976; Mr. Owens is widely expected to make sweeping changes to the public defender’s office, including possible layoffs.
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The News Journal is reporting that Public Defender-elect James Owens will have police dogs search the Pensacola offices of the Public Defender when he takes office on Tuesday, due to “credible threats” Owens claims to have received. The threats, allegedly made by office employees concerned about layoffs which Mr. Owens will likely undertake, were made [...]
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For anyone that missed WSRE’s great “Rally 2008″ programs, they’re available in their entirety online. These programs are an excellent public service put together by WSRE and the League of Women Voters. They highlight local races and give the candidates a chance to speak to the voters about key issues. For last Monday’s program, click [...]
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Progressive Pensacola endorses Democrat Tony Henderson for Public Defender, First Judicial Circuit of Florida. To be quite honest, either Henderson and his Republican opponent, James Owens, would make an excellent Public Defender. Truth is, they’re friends. They played high school football together. Henderson was the best man at Owens’ wedding. They’ll each tell you that [...]
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Public Defender (R) The winner of this primary will face Democrat Tony Henderson in the general election. The prediction: James Owens will beat Kelly Merritt Richards in a close race. What I wish would happen instead: I don’t care all that much, but if I had to pick, I’d say I wanted Kelly Merritt Richards [...]
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I haven’t really covered them, because, to be honest, who cares, but just as a reference, here’s a list of all of the PNJ’s endorsements so far this cycle: Public Defender Kelly Merritt Richards, R Florida House, District 1 Greg Evers, R (incumbent) Florida House, District 2 Dave Murzin, R (incumbent) Escambia County Sheriff Ron [...]
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The PNJ today endorsed Kelly Merritt Richards for Public Defender, stating in part: She knows the job. That means she’s not afraid to say, even in this era of governmental cutbacks, that the best way to ensure the public defender’s role in cost-effective courts is to ensure it is properly staffed. Richards has seemingly centered [...]
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A roundup of events for this week: Monday, August 4 Independent News Birthday Party for Barack Obama 5:30-7:00 PM, Lili Marlene’s in Seville Quarter Tuesday, August 5 Kevin White District 5 Town Hall Meeting 6:30 PM, Escambia County Extension, 3740 Stefani Road Wednesday, August 6 Gene Valentino’s “Coffee with a Commissioner” 7:30-9:00 AM, Crema Coffee, [...]
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