In Search of Love: A National Shower (Vol 1)
by Trent Pelham This has been one of the nastiest election cycles that many of us have ever experienced. I’ve heard some…
Opinion
What “Manners” Most: Civility, Courtesy, Common Sense
By Cindy O’Connell & Dr. Susan Fell “To work best democracy needs a diversity of thoughts, ideas and expression. This is only…
Stewart’s Blog: It’s Time for Electric Utility Oversight
The recent handling of electric power restoration after Hurricane Hermine put the City of Tallahassee electric utility in headlines throughout the state…
What “Manners” Most: Civility, Courtesy, Common Sense
By Cindy O’Connell & Dr. Susan Fell Rank does not confer privilege or give power. It imposes responsibility. -Peter Drucker As the…
Stewart’s Blog: Focus on Electric Utility, Not Mayor Andrew Gillum
As a former consumer advocate who has testified before the Florida Public Service Commission in storm recovery cases involving private utilities, it…
Stewart’s Blog: Former CDA Employees Deserve Better
Our local government has stained the reputation of three of our fellow citizens. Now, through legal maneuvers, they are trying to break…
Stewart’s Blog: City Salaries Increased Because Taxpayers Demanded It! Really….You Did!.
You want to know why the City of Tallahassee’s average salaries have increased 22% since 2008 while teachers, state workers and most…
Stewart’s Blog: Byron Dobson Refuses to Address Local Race Issues
The recent article by Tallahassee Democrat writer Byron Dobson, “Race: An issue too wide to get our arms around”, helped me understand…
Stewart’s Blog: After 19 Years Michelle Bono, Quietly Dismissed, Deserved Better
After 19 years she had gradually become the communications face of the City of Tallahassee. She answered questions for reporters when she…
Instead of ObamaCare: Giving Health-Care Power to the People
By Lanhee J. Chen And James C. Capretta While America’s health-care system has long needed reform, President Obama unfortunately made many parts…
Stewart’s Blog: What Were These Three Thinking?
Last year, Leon County, propelled by incidents in the City of Tallahassee, was ranked number one in the state in crime. In…
Stewart’s Blog: $90 Million, Transparency & Cecilia Homison
The recent controversy involving the Tallahassee Economic Development Council and the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce made local headlines for a number…