RCPB Letter on Sales Tax Proposal
This was sent to the seven county commissioners on RCPB letterhead. The Tuesday, 5/18 agenda item has been postponed until June, most likely ending discussion of an August ballot measure, but the issue is alive and well for a November ballot. Currently 4 of the 11 cities with F/R districts have voted no. See: May 12, 2010 Board of County Commissioners Regarding the proposed Fire/Rescue sales tax surcharge proposal, the Republican Club... [Read More...]
Fire Rescue Sales Tax Debate
This afternoon at the South County Civic Center the Voter's Coalition of Palm Beach County hosted a public meeting on the topic of the proposed 1% additional county sales tax to provide an independent funding source for Fire/Rescue operations. Chaired by Voter's Coalition President Bob Newmark and assisted by Honorary Chairman Harold Ostrow, the meeting started with an opportunity for candidates present to have 2 minutes of remarks. There were... [Read More...]
Palm Beach County Inspector General Chosen
Following two days of interviews, members of the seven-member Palm Beach County Inspector General Selection Committee have tentatively chosen the county’s first independent Inspector General (IG). Sheryl G. Steckler was the top choice among eight finalists for the new position. She is currently the inspector general with the Florida Department of Children and Families, and is second Vice President for the National Association of Inspectors General... [Read More...]
National Day of Prayer
National Day of Prayer Thursday, May 6, 2010 “If My people, which are called by My name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and heal their land.” II Chronicles 7:14 There are several local events planned for this occasion. The Republican Club of the Palm Beaches has chosen to attend the gathering at Palm Beach Atlantic University. 11:00... [Read More...]
Action Alert! Voters' Coalition of Palm Beach County to host debate on 1% Sales Tax Increase
This was posted in the Sun-Sentinel and appeared in Sunday's paper: Voters Coalition hosting sales tax increase debate > Posted by Andy Reid on April 29, 2010 06:20 PM The Palm Beach County Voters’ Coalition on May 6 plans to host a debate over the proposed 1 percent sales tax increase to help pay for fire-rescue costs. The Palm Beach County commission is considering allowing voters in August to decide whether to approve a “tax swap” –... [Read More...]
Ambassador Al Hoffman Highlights RCPB April Lunch Meeting
Starting with the premise that the Obama "Change Revolution" has more in common with the French Revolution than the American one, Ambassador Hoffman related Obama's desire to "share the wealth" to the French concept of Equality (Liberté, égalité, fraternité). This French system, which devolved into a "tyranny of the majority" led quickly to the Napoleanic dictatorship. This is not an uncommon result of socialism when equality of result... [Read More...]
159 New Healthcare Boards and Commissions
The following is courtesy of Congressman Lee Terry of Nebraska that was published in March. Recommended for posting by Anita Mitchell and Barkley Henderson. Today President Obama signed a government takeover of health care into law. Below is a list of new boards and commissions created in the bill. 1. Grant program for consumer assistance offices (Section 1002, p. 37) 2. Grant program for states to monitor premium increases (Section 1003,... [Read More...]
Palm Beach County Commission Proposes Sales Tax Increase
The County Commission, by a 5-2 vote, is proposing to place on the ballot in August, a 1% sales tax increase to fund Fire/Rescue outside of the normal budget process. If passed, it would become effective at the end of the year when a .5% school infrastructure tax ends, thus the new rate would be 7%. Unlike the school infrastructure tax, this one would not have an end date, and would eliminate the need for Fire/Rescue to participate in the normal... [Read More...]
Allen West Takes the Lead over Ron Klein in New Poll
In a survey conducted by Wilson Research Strategies on April 18-19, Colonel Allen West leads Incumbent Ron Klein 44% - 42%. West is now known by nearly 50% of the Congressional district and has a favorable to unfavorable ratio of 3-1 (23%-8%). Klein’s is viewed unfavorably by nearly one-third of the district (31%) and trails West even though over 90% of the voters have heard of Klein. For the full press release from the West campaign, CLICK... [Read More...]
The Children’s Project of Palm Beach
Have you seen the recent commercials on television or seen the ads in the paper? The Early Childhood Initiative Foundation is spearheaded by Dave Lawrence of The Children's Trust in Miami-Dade County. The Foundation is sponsoring The Children's Project of Palm Beach- a feasibility study about the potential for organizing and building a politically powerful Children's Movement of Florida, significantly shaping the State's priorities for children. Those... [Read More...]