Lakeland Electric’s announcement of new rates for solar power users hinted at steps the utility is taking to give customers more control over their electricity bills.
Category: City Hall / Local Gov’t
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't, People
Lakeland Airport Director Decides to Stay Put
The head of Lakeland’s airport has turned down an opportunity to move to a similar job in Naples. “I’m honored that I was selected as their No. 1 candidate,” Gene Conrad said. “But as we weighed all the great opportunities that we have here in Lakeland, we decided that staying here was really the best option.”
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't, Consumer
Sunday Alcohol Sales Expanding in Lakeland; Will Polk County Follow?
Main story: Lakeland Removes Sunday Alcohol Exceptions Source: Ledger County Government Blog
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
Looking for Savings, Commission Opts for High-Level Look Instead of a Deep Dive
Source: The Ledger
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't, Recreation
Delgado: City Has No Plans to Sell Bryant Stadium
Interim City Manager Tony Delgado this morning attempted to stifle rumors that the city of Lakeland plans to sell Bryant Stadium and said he is still seriously weighing the opportunity to remove the “interim” from his title.
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't, Politics
Phillip Walker Re-elected to City Commission
Phillip Walker will keep his Lakeland City Commission seat, winning 60 percent of the vote in today’s election. Ricky Shirah, in his fourth run in six years, received 21 percent, and newcomer Alberto (AJ) Rodriguez got 19 percent.
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't, Neighborhoods
BridgeWater Residents: Don’t Expand Warehouses
Source: The Ledger
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't, Politics
Guide to Tuesday’s City Election
Registered voters in Lakeland go to the polls Tuesday to choose between three candidates for the seat that represents northwest Lakeland on the City Commission. Incumbent Phillip Walker, right, is being challenged by Alberto (AJ) Rodriguez, left, and Ricky Shirah. Here’s what you need to know before voting.
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't, Consumer
Lakeland Prepares to Remove Sunday Alcohol Restrictions
City commissioners are moving toward loosening Sunday alcohol sales in Lakeland. A proposal to make rules on Sunday the same as all other days will get a final vote after public hearings Nov. 16 and Dec. 7.
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Downtown Seen as Test Site for City Broadband Service
At a meeting Wednesday on ways to expand Lakeland’s fiber optic network, city commissioners said they’d like to see a pilot program making ultra-fast Internet available to homes and businesses in and near the downtown area.