Stewart: My Position on City Charter Amendments
Provided below are my positions on the five charter amendments proposed by the Tallahassee City Commission that will be on the November…
Opinion
Opinion: Hurricane Preparedness
As we move into these fall months, one major storm is on the way, and there is going to be a lot…
Trickle Down Information
We’ve all heard about “trickle-down economics;” that an individual or corporation’s financial success at the top tends to trickle down on lower…
The Property Tax Shell Game
By J. Brent Pichard “The art of taxation consists of plucking the goose so as to obtain the most feathers with the…
Stewart: Jack Porter Plays Politics Amid JetBlue Exit
It was a sad day for Tallahassee, but a political opportunity for Jack Porter. Hours after Tallahassee received the devastating news about…
“Atta Boys” For A Local Government Agency
By J. Brent Pichard For an engaged citizenry, healthy skepticism about government in general is prudent. Why? Because left to its own…
Jon Ausman: Is there a Secret Agent in Tallahassee?
It may be time that Republican County Chair Evan Power publicly declare Leon County Democratic Chair Ryan Ray as their Most Valuable…
Opinion: Will Conservatives Help Progressives Gain City Commission Majority?
By J. Brent Pichard Question #1: Why would a conservative Republican stronghold invite three Democrat City Commission candidates to come and ply…
Stewart: The City Should Adopt a Travel Policy for Elected Officials
During my research related to the current controversy over City Commissioner Jack Porter’s failure to disclose information about her travel, I discovered…
Opinion: “The Promise of Litigation Reform”
By John C. Kramner For decades, Florida has been viewed as one of the worst places to do business, mainly because of…
Stewart: City Commission Pay Raise is a Bad Idea
This Wednesday the City Commission will vote to take another step towards placing a referendum on the 2024 general election ballot asking…
Opinion: We Need A Special Session for Lawsuit Reform
The Florida Legislative session concluded March 8 and while so much progress has been made to restore balance to the tort system…