Thursday, September 9, 2010

Teachers’ Salaries Face Major Overhaul

March 16, 2010 by admin  
Filed under Issues

Proposed Bill would Tie Teachers’ Pay to Student Performance
rather than Tenure.

Help Available for Seniors with Paying for Prescriptions

March 11, 2010 by admin  
Filed under Community Outreach

Palmetto Bay Medicare beneficiaries struggling to pay for prescription drugs can now receive additional financial assistance to pay for medications.

LET IT FLOW

December 14, 2009 by admin  
Filed under Events

Improving Everglades Water Supply Safeguards Palmetto Bay’s Future…

Time to Bid “Adieu” to No-Bid Contracts

December 7, 2009 by admin  
Filed under Issues

Time to Bid “Adieu” to No-Bid Contracts…competitive procurement is better for taxpayers.

The Edifice Complex – Stop Naming Buildings after Living Politicians

October 27, 2009 by admin  
Filed under Issues

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.

Taxpayers Cut the Cords to Village Manager’s Golden Parachute

October 8, 2009 by admin  
Filed under Issues

CBS4 ITEAM and Eye on Palmetto Bay Challenge Village Manager’s Perk-Filled Contract

South Florida to Play Host to Ironman Competition

October 5, 2009 by admin  
Filed under Events

The Ironman 70.3 triathlon is coming to Miami-Dade County in 2010, potentially giving a $15 million boost to the local economy.

Resident Urges Caution, Not Complacency, with Budget

September 25, 2009 by admin  
Filed under Issues

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…

Commercial Airshow Could Be Big Boost to South Florida Economy

September 3, 2009 by admin  
Filed under Events

As soon as 2012, South Florida might be home to its own commercial air show at Homestead Air Force Base. It is estimated the show could generate up to $100 million in local economic impact and draw over 125,000 tourists and visitors each day for a week.