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Applauding the board’s discussion

At the August board of supervisors meeting, I witnessed the first real discussion and a split in voting on a subject since I started attending ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Thursday, August 18, 2016 8:47 am

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A museum for the community

On Saturday, June 25, the Central High Museum had the grand opening of its new building which drew approximately 500 visitors. Even though cloudy skies ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Wednesday, July 27, 2016 4:57 pm

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‘Listen to reason’ for change

To Charlotte County citizens and the board of supervisors: Chairman Haywood Hamlet was quoted in the July 13 edition of The Charlotte Gazette as expressing ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Wednesday, July 20, 2016 12:59 pm

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Declaring Independence

Democracy and complacency — Are those two ideas dangerous when combined? According to Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary, one definition of “democracy” is “a government in which the ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Wednesday, July 6, 2016 11:54 am

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Citizens wouldn’t fuss if it was done right

On June 14, I spoke again to the board of supervisors bringing up the following points: The supervisors sit on a raised platform and speak ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Wednesday, June 22, 2016 3:47 pm

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The courthouse: Not too late to ‘get it right’

Five years ago we hoped that Charlotte County would make history. We would show how a rural county can provide updated court facilities while protecting ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Wednesday, May 18, 2016 1:40 pm

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Dear Mr. Bailey

In response to Walt Bailey’s column I offer the following facts: I am a voter and taxpayer in Charlotte County. I don’t think I must ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Wednesday, May 18, 2016 1:39 pm

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Board members, staff aren’t politicans

I can’t help but to respond to last week’s guest columnist Kay Pierantoni, her thoughts on local government and how out of touch she is ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Wednesday, May 11, 2016 9:14 am

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Are you listening to us?

Following are the comments I delivered during the public comment period at the Charlotte County Board of Supervisors budget meeting held on April 19. If ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Friday, May 6, 2016 12:15 pm

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Seeing the forest and the trees

My first few weeks on my last job, I went to the owner a number of times with suggestions and questions. When I explained that ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Thursday, April 28, 2016 4:52 pm

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