Of course.

Coming this Sunday in the local newsletter:
“The Wedding Party Bill that Wasn’t”

MT, good idea, but is anybody asking who will conduct the audit? Are bids being solicited from accounting firms? Is an accounting firm that is loyal to the city being considered? Is an accounting firm that is a friend of commissioner Maddox being considered? Or, the worst possible scenario, is an accountant, or accountants employed by the city going to do it? What steps are being taken to monitor the city’s selection of an accounting provider? How can the public be assured that any audit of the Edison is based on financial issues, not politics? The answer may lie in a transparent, open bid solicitation process rather than one that is decided behind closed doors.

No, they are always embarrassed when TR scoops them so they act like it’s not real news. Remember The Diesel Spill That Wasn’t? They tried to discredit the TR story, but only verified most of it.

If I understand it correctly, of the 7 Ethics board members, at least one is appointed by the City Commission and two of the board members are appointed by the board. The rest are hired and the officer is also appointed by the board…basically, the city commissioners and city administration (by way of hiring) decide who gets to monitor the ethical behavior of the city commission and the city administration. Sounds like there is zero room for error and everything will be done ethically.

And to avoid the appearance of a conflict, you get your yard mowed by anyone other than a city contractor!

But he only regulates ONE!

Why isn’t Democrat following up on this story?Is it looking the other way because the city is a large customer of theirs?

I know a lot about paying property taxes! We all pay taxes and I don’t know of any kickback given to city senior staff. Don’t make excuses for Rick! Senior staff and commissioners should not use city contractors for their personal events! There are plenty of options available for a party!! City should stay out of private sector businesses!

Mr Old Cop.. Interesting discovery questions… answer is easy.. “have you contracted with the city staff or any of its commissioners… NO, in the past…NO, are currently under contract. NO, or have applied to be the contractor for any services for any official city function NO? In other words I don’t work for the City. My comments years ago were that a major restaurant was not a good fit for that space, but its an operating business now and I personally hope it can be successful. My standard argument is simple.. if you use an SRX restaurant license you should not be able to operate as a bar license 4COP, The Edison has attempted that, and certainly the 101 and many many more did and currently do exactly that… but that simple argument has been a zero sum with ABT and COT for 33 years.. I have moved on and at this point, I give up… I operate a small private business (33 years) and we support over 30 charity nights a year.. for which my wife and I are very proud. I was born in Tallahassee 66 years ago… I wish comments like all these would leave out the family part.. His daughter I’m sure choose that beautiful venue as the one she wanted for her celebration, she and her future husband negotiated a deal for a large party, both sides were happy.. We should all be happy for them. Please tell me what more is there to this ridiculous story? I could only wish the rest of this group could be happy..
To Mr. Jacksons point.. I don’t think a lessee is a contractor, further, where could the man eat if not on property that pays city taxes.
As I said, I am a fan of Steve and his TR.. this is not one that we all need to get wound up and out of breath over.