Source: The Ledger
Category: City Hall / Local Gov’t
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't, Politics
Commission Candidates Introduce Themselves Via Video
AJ Rodriguez offers a fresh outlook and familiarity with Millennials and minorities, Ricky Shirah is angry that the city sold Henley Field, and incumbent Philip Walker stands on the city’s success with taming gangs and fostering business. Those are highlights of brief videos of the candidates running for the only contested seat on the Lakeland […]
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't, Politics
City Commission Challengers Attack Tax Increase
Source: The Ledger
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't, Public Safety
Deal Gives LPD’s Wolverton Back Pay But Not Full Officer Status
Source: The Ledger
Posted inActivism, City Hall / Local Gov't
Residents Push for Removal of Confederate Statue
Source: 10 News
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't, Downtown
Resident Asks City to Crack Down on Homeless Law Violators
Source: News Channel 8
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
Focus on Communication and Efficiency, Delgado Told
In the next 90 days, Interim City Manager Tony Delgado should focus on communicating the awesomeness of Lakeland to residents, the importance of customer service to city employees and one-on-one with his bosses. He should also focus on increasing productivity and efficiency. That was the consensus of city commissioners who filled out anonymous surveys in […]
Posted inActivism, City Hall / Local Gov't
Request to Move Confederate Memorial Gets No Action
A resident’s request to move a 1910 monument to Confederate soldiers from the center of Munn Park to a historic museum received no support from the City Commission. Here is a recording of today’s 17-minute discussion, some key quotes and social media commentary:
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
Commission Sticks With .9 Mill Property Tax Increase
Challenged to find a way to balance the city budget without a .9 mill increase in property taxes, Mayor Howard Wiggs tonight proposed a plan that would combine a .5 mill hike with a partial fire fee. It didn’t pass muster.
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't, Politics
Lakeland Electric Remains Top of Mind as Strong-Mayor Proposal Is Unveiled
Control of Lakeland Electric was on the minds of several in the audience Monday night when Citizens for a Strong Lakeland released the first outline of its ideas for changing city government.