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Posted on July 4 at 9:47 a.m.
I think the millage rate should be raised to cove the loss, if necessary. At least it can be lowered in the future. The alternative sources may not be so easy to lower or eliminate. Please don't saddle us with alternative funding sources and be seen as the guys who did it.
On Alternative revenue sources may be answer to Marco's property tax shortfall
Posted on June 13 at 11:55 a.m.
What part of section 3.05 (4) of the City Charter does Attorney Tucker not understand?
(4) No former council member shall hold any compensated city position until four years after the expiration of the term for which the council member was elected
On Former Marco Island City Councilman Glenn Tucker applies for city attorney job
Posted on June 6 at 11:43 a.m.
If this idea is not seen as a cash cow for the city; then nothing that generates a dollar of revenue will ever be out of bounds again. Kinda reminds me of what junta's do in South America.
Posted on February 26 at 4:38 p.m.
Terri: Thank you, thank you, thank you for all you did do and all you tried to do. Your contributions will not be forgotten.
Doug Enman
On A different perspective: Marco council’s Parks and Rec advocate stepping down
Posted on January 21 at 1:24 p.m.
Sayre:
You lucky dog, you had one of your letters published and here I thought this paper was finished print letters from the opposition. Or could it be they just couldn't print ALL the letters they get from the oposition because they would loose ad revenue?
Doug Enman
Posted on January 21 at 11:46 a.m.
Dr. Recker:
You know and I both know that it is misleading to talk about spending only in terms of the budget when most of our expenditures are on capital projects. It would be refreshing to have the whole truth from you and the other three running with you.
As to a wireless network for our officers in patrol cars; can you detail the estimate(s) of this figure? My guess is that there is not more than one and that is a ‘gestimate’. I would venture to say that there are many smart folks on this island that could have a system installed and working for much less than that amount. It could actually serve the entire island.
Please to do not treat those opposed to you us as lesser citizens than those in all your social clubs, of which you are a proud and beholding member.
Doug Enman
Posted on January 21 at 11:08 a.m.
Liam:
I am very disappointed that a mere rumor would turn into a published story. If it was just meant to flush out feelings, you have succeeded. I and others have made comments about disincorporation at council meetings and emails in the past. However, at this point it no longer makes sense. All eight council candidates have stated at public forums that they do not support it. I think that Mr. Forcht would not get any support from council on that motion no matter who is elected. This whole thing sounds to me like a put up job by those opposed to the four anti-STRP candidates much the same way that your paper does not print anti-STRP letters or guest commentaries. You and your paper should be ashamed.
Doug Enman
On Whispers heard, but Marco candidates deny, plan to disincorporate
Posted on January 12 at 10:39 a.m.
I am writing this as a private citizen.
All 8 candidates had ample opportunity to participate in the iDebate last night. However, 4 of them did not to show up. I was there and the questions were all from folks like you and me not biased or skewed towards some special interest.
More than 100 questions, that were submitted via the Internet, were asked. Few were about the STRP. Most were about spending, infrastructure, the charter and the city managers powers.
For four candidates, all of whom are for sewers, to boycott questions from taxpayers just because they don't like the debate sponsors is a kick in our collective teeth. This sort of behavior shows their elitist attitude, disregard for all constituents, utter disdain for the venue, fear and more of the same if they are elected. I hope we all remember this on January 29Th.
Please vote for:
Joe Batte
Butch Neylon
Roger Hall
Andrew Guidry
On Half of Marco council candidates show for a ho-hum debate
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Posted on September 24 at 1:25 p.m.
Mr. Moss was a knowledgeable, strong and powerful manager. Some would say too strong and too powerful at times, including me. I will him well.
Doug Enman
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Posted on July 11 at 9:12 a.m.
Dear Councilor Waldack:
Since you are so interested in the FACTS, let me give you a FACT that may surprise you and embarrass me. Until this story was printed and I had a conversation, last night, with Kelly at the newspaper, I did NOT know that Judge Wilson is now the Ms. Garretson who works at Mr. Tuckers’ law firm. Therefore, I could not have had malicious intent, nor intend to malign or smear Ms. Garretson.
However, it delights me to no end that my release of well documented FACTS and attempted circumvention of the city’s charter, by Mr. Tucker, has led to this outcome. I am also encouraged in seeing Mr. Tucker respond, in ignorance, to the FACTS in a typical inflammatory lawyer manner.
In closing let me say, beware of the FACTS because they may come back to haunt you.
On Former Marco councilor withdraws request for city attorney position