Comments on: UPDATE: City Commissioner Matlow, Conservative Groups Announce Opposition to Children Services Council Tax

By: Edward Holifield, M.D.

Edward Holifield, M.D. — Sun, 18 Oct 2020 05:56:28 +0000

The CSC may be the greatest fraud since the CRA. Why is Whole Child Leon, which is pushing this thing, in bed with big tobacco? Whole Child Leon has on its board of directors the Southern Group lobbying firm which has as a client Liggett tobacco, the fourth largest tobacco company in the country.

Tobacco smoke is one of the most toxic substances known to the developing fetus according to the March of Dimes. Whole Child Leon is just like Bryan Desloge. It has no moral compass.

By: Bobcat

Bobcat — Tue, 06 Oct 2020 00:55:11 +0000

Hey, does anyone know where Marva Preston graduated from College ?

She says she did, but she does not say where she attended.

Let us know if you do !

Thanks

Bob

By: Georgia 20

Georgia 20 — Sat, 03 Oct 2020 18:48:25 +0000

In reply to Hope. Hope, Do not forget Mayor John Marks and his work trip to Israel, to see what he could learn about the economics of that country to help Tallahassee. This mess has not changed in over 25 years. You all deserve so much better, but as long as the clowns run the show, it will be the circus that it is!

By: Georgia 20

Georgia 20 — Sat, 03 Oct 2020 18:41:26 +0000

In reply to Edward Holifield, M.D.. Dr. Holifield, if you are really a MD. Do you personally have a non profit for the children?. Before Rick Scott left office he signed a bill where seniors ( of all races) were able to tap into Medicaid money towards nursing home or assisted living care, my family benefited from that. Leave it to the go to White Supremacy \racist card. Look at the remarks your Biden guy made, black people are super predators. And the comments about The Proud Boys being a White Supremacy group? The leader is a Black\ Hispanic man. Get your info straight, for someone with a MD behind his name you do not sound very smart or informed.

By: Terry Ryan

Terry Ryan — Fri, 02 Oct 2020 13:58:06 +0000

At last count there were about 150 non profit children’s groups in Tallahassee. Of these, with considerable research still needed, about half have budgets totaling about $200MILLION! If there are problems, a Gold Star citizens group, independent of politicians, should be formed to review each and every non profit for effectiveness and give a Gold Star Certification to be proud of and show off. Others would be given challenges on what and how to do things better for our children. Minimal costs

Leon County is currently ranked 16th in helping children already out of 67 Florida counties. Of the 9 existing CDC,’s ONLY TWO are ranked high than Leon. We must be doing something good and can build upon it.

By: TONY

TONY — Fri, 02 Oct 2020 10:44:34 +0000

Here is a thought……….. take all the Money the County and City gives to all the “Nonprofits for Children” and use it to create one actual GOOD Organization for the Children.

By: TONY

TONY — Fri, 02 Oct 2020 10:40:52 +0000

In reply to County Truthteller. That explains why his Name isn't listed here. Thanks. Now I must wonder how much he was paid to flip.

By: Franklin Thompson

Franklin Thompson — Fri, 02 Oct 2020 00:45:16 +0000

In reply to Jonathan Tait. He still wants the tax $$$ spent as if it were a 'CSC' tax. He just wants the city and county to spend it. His vote of 'no' in November stops the immediate problem of one 'bottomless hole' (CSC) but does not remove it.

By: Thomas C. Hooker

Thomas C. Hooker — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 20:30:33 +0000

In reply to Russell. You just described Blueprint.

By: Hope

Hope — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 20:19:09 +0000

In reply to Johannes de Silentio. I believe Matlow listened and made his decision on information that was provided to him which was solid and persuasive. I believe he thought it was the right thing to do so kudos for him!