I’ve lost count of the number of people who’ve come to me frustrated with the lack of information available on the candidates for High Springs City Commission this November, and rightfully so — there’s virtually nothing out there.
So complain no more, weary residents, I have decided to create this simple, two point voter guide [...]
Read the line by line summary of the annual forum as each candidate fielded questions covering a variety of topics, including some controversial ones.
Last evening the City Manager presented to the commission his proposed budget for the 2011 fiscal year which calls for over $600,000 in reductions from last year’s budget. This amounts to the elimination of 12 fulltime positions and 2 part-time positions across various departments.
As we continue to move through the process, final dollar numbers will become [...]
With a meeting lasting until roughly midnight, last night was a very productive meeting. The democratic process is always a great one to watch unfold and it’s results are always appreciated. Below is what happened:
CONSIDER USING ADDITIONAL NON-RESTRICTED GENERAL FUNDS IN PLACE OF RESTRICTED ROAD IMPROVEMENT FUNDS (GAS TAX) FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE ROAD [...]
On June 8, 2010, Alachua Board of County Commissioners will be considering a Sales Tax to be placed on the November Ballot. The sales tax is being considered as a “replacement” so-to-speak for the expiring Wild Spaces Public Places tax.
The agenda will include a 1:30 p.m. time certain item regarding the potential of an infrastructure [...]
The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners has it’s eyes on the half-cent Wild Spaces Public Places sales tax that will end this year. They are considering replacing it with an identical tax, in effect ‘renewing it’ but this time for a little bit different use, including rapid transit and land preservation, among others. The [...]
Remember…
The issues listed below are selected from the commission meeting which I feel are of greater public attention or may not be heard in the future. To hear audio of the entire meetings visit: http://highsprings.us/site/mayor-a-commission/listen-to-meetings.html
Issue:
PRESENTATION ON THE STATUS OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC [...]
Tonight at 6:30 in the Commission Chambers at City Hall the High Springs City Commission will be reviewing the financial audit of Fiscal Year 2008-20009.
The meeting is open to the public.
CITY COMMISSION UTILITIES WORKSHOP
AGENDA
High Springs City Hall
110 NW 1st Avenue
APRIL 15, 2010 [...]
CITY COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA City Hall 110 N.W. 1st Avenue APRIL 8, 2010 [...]
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