PBC Staff Analysis of Fire/Rescue Sales Tax Opposition Claims
At the request of Palm Beach County Commissioner Santamaria, the Director of the County Office of Financial Management and Budget (OFMB), Liz Bloeser, evaluated the points made by the Economic Council in their letter to commissioners (and which echo the points made on the website). Her letter is posted on the website. Her analysis determined that each claim is accurate (although they feel the call rate does not completely account for the 82% budget... [Read More...]
Sunday's Palm Beach Post: "Cities should reject fire tax"
Sunday's editorial came out strongly against the fire/rescue sales tax proposal. Many of the points made echo those made by both the Economic Council as well as those highlighted in the website One of the closing remarks in the editorial states: Firefighters suggest that the shift would spread the burden of paying for fire-rescue service to tourists, who use the service but don't pay for it directly. dissertation writing tips Perhaps, but a higher... [Read More...]
RCPB May Lunch Meeting
Lunch – Bear Lakes Country Club SENATOR JOHN THRASHER (FL SD8) (Pending Special Session-Special Star TBA) Former Speaker of the House, now representing the Jacksonville area in the Senate, Thrasher is our new star hero Chairman of the Republican Party of Florida. You will be totally engaged by his take on this year’s legislative session and his update on the plans for rebuilding the state Party. Meet our 2010 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS 11:30am... [Read More...]
REC Meeting 05/12/10
The monthly PBC Republican Executive Committee meeting was filled to the brim with attendees, information and candidates. State Senator Paula Dockery was scheduled as the guest speaker but her staff called informing she was unable to attend. Therefore, former Palm Beach Gardens Councilman Hal Valeche was asked to speak about our county's financial issues and the Taxpayer Action Network (TaxpayerActionNetwork.com). Mr. Valeche expressed deep... [Read More...]
Fire Rescue Sales Tax Dropped from 5/18 BCC Agenda
The Board of County Commissioners has dropped the sales tax item from its agenda on 5/18 because the cities have not had enough time to reach their own decisions. Postponed for 30 days, it will be taken up at the June meeting and the focus will shift to getting the measure on the ballot for November rather than August. We must still keep the pressure on! Plan on attending the June meeting and write to your city councils and the county Commissioners,... [Read More...]
Wake Up, America! Please!
You're invited to join us to hear from author, attorney and Palm Beach County Committeeman, Peter Feaman. Peter will be talking about his two books and the war against terrorism, both domestic and foreign. BOOK # 1: “WAKE UP, AMERICA”- BOOK # 2: “WAKE UP, AMERICA! PLEASE!” PETER M. FEAMAN, ESQ., Author, Attorney, Activist, has subtitled his books, “Understanding Jihad for Dummies” WHERE: Bear... [Read More...]
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...]