URGENT! Protect Our Coastal Wetlands
URGENT! Palmetto Bay and Cutler Bay residents need to again speak up to stop development of coastal wetlands.
Time to Bid “Adieu” to No-Bid Contracts
Time to Bid “Adieu” to No-Bid Contracts…competitive procurement is better for taxpayers.
Stranded – Sun Sets on Cars in Park After Dark
Angry residents want resolution to cars getting locked in at Coral Reef Park in Palmetto Bay.
Humility or Humble Pie?
After confronted by the public, Palmetto Bay Mayor Removes his name from resolution to rename Palmetto Bay Park in his honor.
The Edifice Complex – Stop Naming Buildings after Living Politicians
The Palmetto Bay Council is considering 2 resolutions to rename public property in honor of two current Council members. Naming public assets after living politicians still in public service is self-serving, wrong, and an abuse of taxpayer money.
The Five Minute Advocate
Your elected officials work for you. Voice your opinion. Get others involved! Here are three simple steps on how to be an effective advocate in less than 5 minutes.
Taxpayers Cut the Cords to Village Manager’s Golden Parachute
CBS4 ITEAM and Eye on Palmetto Bay Challenge Village Manager’s Perk-Filled Contract
Florida to use Twitter and Blog for Emergency Information Updates
To keep Florida residents informed of emergencies, the Florida Division of Emergency Management and State Emergency Response Team have established new blog and Twitter accounts.
Can Florida’s Largest Insurer Pay your Claim after a 100-Year Storm?
Monday’s Palm Beach Post ran an online story featuring a Village of Palmetto Bay resident and her struggle to find affordable windstorm insurance for her home. As is the case for many homes in the village, private insurers will not offer coverage, claiming the homes are too old.
Resident Urges Caution, Not Complacency, with Budget
The theme of last night’s budget hearing meeting could be described in two words: Self gratification and complacency. These two words describe the most dangerous policies leaders can adopt…