Comments on: Gillum’s Office Circumvents City Commission, Plans to Extend Contract for Donor, Confidante

By: Franklin Thompson

Franklin Thompson — Thu, 08 Oct 2015 17:25:19 +0000

Is there nothing that can be done? We are in a mayoral sinkhole of epic proportion

By: Diana Steinberg

Diana Steinberg — Thu, 08 Oct 2015 15:56:17 +0000

Of course it’s not legal. But since when did that ever stop individuals in the mayor’s office?

By: James Anderson

James Anderson — Thu, 08 Oct 2015 11:30:01 +0000

Nothing new here. This is the MO of the liberals.

By: DavidB

DavidB — Wed, 07 Oct 2015 19:58:24 +0000

And he seems like since a NICE young man…*ack*

And liberals whine at conservative about crony capitalism…

By: Mike

Mike — Wed, 07 Oct 2015 15:32:29 +0000

At this extreme low point in the quality and ethics of Tallahassee’s government, one can only hope that my father’s old adage will prove true: “Give a fool enough rope, and sooner or later he’ll hang himself.” Perhaps one or more city officials will eventually become so greedy and brazen that legal actions, convictions, and prison time will result, as has happened to various Chicago mayors and Illinois governors. Perhaps after that, Tallahassee’s government can be reformed and improved.

By: Dennis Barton

Dennis Barton — Wed, 07 Oct 2015 12:03:43 +0000

Bad news, fellow readers. This is just the way it is and will likely continue to be. The mayor cannot be defeated as any opposition will bring out the lock-step voters who are hard core minority, LBGT, Village Square liberals, city, county, state government employees, and the leadership of the Tallahassee Chamber who sup from the contracts given out by the city and see that what is going on to be good and “progresive”. As sad as it is what is needed is a local Donald Trump, hopefully with more polish but with plenty of money to self fund a campaign and the same ability to show political correctness for what it is.

By: Hope

Hope — Wed, 07 Oct 2015 12:01:35 +0000

It is amazing how Sean Pittman and Gary Yordon contribute so little yet are paid so much of our hard earned tax dollars. The self promotion, sweetheart deals, and junkets continues on and on. Not only do they – contribute so little – they draw energy in a negative direction that sets us back. Hence, the high crime rate, mismanagement of the CDA, and poor planning of Cascades Park, but to give a few examples of the chaos in local government. The Tallahassee Democrat published a recent article where Gary Yordon was praising the county commissioner Kristin Dozier. The article neglected to give the disclaimer that Yordon is strongly associated with Dozier’s campaign. Perhaps, if the Democrat banned the name Yordon for one year and refusing Yordon’s free publicity stunts, this town could make dramatic strides in cleaning up the destruction left in the wake by the Usual Suspects, Inc.

By: Drew

Drew — Wed, 07 Oct 2015 01:45:32 +0000

Unbelievable! Not really.

By: Howard Eisenman

Howard Eisenman — Tue, 06 Oct 2015 22:45:03 +0000

Just another in a growing list of unethical and questionable decision making. Call it what it is:
“You scratch my back (political supporter) and I’ll take good care of you down the road.
* “Pay to Play”.
“Crony Capitalism” where only the insiders and well connected (donors) get the inside track to lucrative government contracts.
Who loses— the “taypayers” and other business owners that are not “insiders” or choose not to “play the game”.
It seems that Party ID, really doesn’t matter. Those that are in power either at the local, state or Federal level are in a position to “help out” their friends, family and largest donors.

By: HOPE & CHANGE

HOPE & CHANGE — Tue, 06 Oct 2015 19:51:43 +0000

Heck, if this contract goes to the “Highest” bidder, I want in on this action.

If the Commissioners go along with this then we need to recall all of them.

Where is the Ethics Officer? Oh, I forgot.