Two candidates prefile for District 2 Commission seat
Two candidates prefile for District 2 Commission seat
If current Santa Rosa County District 2 Commissioner Bob Cole decides to seek another term in 2018 he will face off against at least two challengers — Wallis Mahute and Tammy Jo Brown. Both challengers have prefiled for the race and are residents of East Milton. Cole has not yet prefiled for re-election. Cole defeated … read more
Schools could shift back to seven-period days
Schools could shift back to seven-period days
Santa Rosa County Schools Superintendent Tim Wyrosdick at the January 13 Greater Navarre Area Chamber of Commerce breakfast announced his recommendation that district schools revert back to seven periods. The move would add 30 minutes to the day for elementary and high school students during the 2017-2018 school year. Teachers would continue working 7.5-hour days. … read more
53 applicants for new $115K county position
53 applicants for new $115K county position
Santa Rosa County Administrator Tony Gomillion created a firestorm of criticism when he created a new assistant county administrator position for the 2016-2017 fiscal year. Before the job opening closed Dec. 2, 53 applications were submitted for the position, which will pay up to $115,000 per year. Gomillion was hired in January 4, 2016 at an … read more
New schools eyed for south Santa Rosa
New schools eyed for south Santa Rosa
The school district owns roughly 46 acres just west of Edgewood Drive in Navarre (outlined triangular parcel). The site could be the future home of a new school facility, although Wyrosdick said no site determination has yet been made. Santa Rosa County District Schools Superintendent Tim Wyrosdick told attendees at yesterday’s Greater Navarre Area Chamber … read more
14 days to seek treatment
14 days to seek treatment
Driving Highway 98 for most of us is a daily challenge. There are many distractions, and even with warnings about texting while driving, I see people doing it every day as I drive back and forth to my office. I also see auto collisions on Highway 98 on a regular basis. Many of us don’t … read more
Property Appraiser Greg Brown’s office earns international award
Property Appraiser Greg Brown’s office earns international award
Santa Rosa County Property Appraisers Greg Brown’s office recently earned the International Association of Assessing Officers’ 2016 Distinguished Assessment Jurisdiction Award at the organization’s 82nd annual conference held in Tampa. “I am extremely proud of these (employees),” said Brown Thursday morning during a presentation to the Santa Rosa County Commission. According to Brown, the office … read more
County rejects Bear Wise funding
County rejects Bear Wise funding
Santa Rosa County Commissioners on Thursday voted to reject $150,000 in state funding for bear-resistant trash cans due to the high cost-share burden it would place on county resident and government. Commissioners decided not to accept a Bear Wise grant because the awarded level would only help a small percentage of households. And those residents … read more
Commission updated on $12 million infrastructure projects
Commission updated on $12 million infrastructure projects
Santa Rosa County Grants Director Sheila Fitzgerald on Monday provided county commissioners with an update on grant-funded infrastructure projects totaling more than $12 million. Through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, which funds 75 percent of projects, there are five open grants focused on stormwater drainage improvements, including three projects in south Santa Rosa. “We expect … read more
Money as debt
Money as debt
As the Central Bank of the United States, The Federal Reserve is no more federal than Federal Express. It took me awhile to digest that. Could a government agency actually be working against it’s own people? Let’s explore that for a bit, shall we? The Federal Reserve System, was created in 1913. It buys our … read more
Local sales tax advisory committee announced
Local sales tax advisory committee announced
Santa Rosa County Commissioners next week are expected to approve a list of ten citizens chosen to represent Santa Rosa County taxpayers on an advisory panel created to help county commissioners decide how to best expend revenues generated by the half-cent local option sales tax for infrastructure voters approved in November. The tax is to … read more
