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...]
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...]