Source: The Ledger
Category: 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.
Strong Mayor Group Unveiling Proposal at Monday Evening Public Meeting
The group pushing for an “executive mayor” form of government for Lakeland will unveil the first draft of its proposed city charter in a public meeting at 6 p.m. Monday at the Larry Jackson branch library. Citizens for a Strong Mayor posted a meeting notice this afternoon on Facebook and sent an email “reminder.”
Commissioners’ Speak in Code Discussing Thomas’ Last Week
Source: The Ledger
Political Commentator Bill Rufty Gets a New Platform
Political junkies will soon be able to read reporting from retired Ledger political editor Bill Rufty again. He has agreed to write occasionally for Florida Politics and SaintPetersBlog.
Tampa Bay Times: Redistricting Proposal Puts Rep. Ross on Wrong Side of Street
And Ross responds via a political reporter: .@RepDennisRoss office says he will run again in district 15 even if new map puts him in 17. #FlaPol — Daniel Figueroa IV (@danuscripts) August 18, 2015 Source: Tampa Bay Times