Four-word headlines: Gov. Scott honors veterans … City candidates differentiate themselves … Editorial: Delgado differentiates himself … Fleeing wanted man arrested … Bobby Braddock signing books Source: The Ledger
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Strong Mayor Group Unveils P.R. Campaign and Another Swan Logo
The group promoting a strong mayor for Lakeland has opened its p.r. campaign with a new website, Facebook page, Twitter feed and an ad in The Ledger on Sunday.
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Here’s Your Chance to Sound Off on Increased Property Tax vs. Fire Fee
Lakeland City Commissioner Justin Troller has asked his Facebook fans to comment respectfully on the current debate about whether the city should raise property taxes or invoke a fire fee that would spread funding to more residents. The conversation has been interesting — and civil. See the discussion after the jump or go directly to his […]
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Does Lakeland Need a Stong Mayor?
Bay News 9 There’s been a head of steam building behind an effort to change Lakeland’s form of government to a strong mayor system. Under that system, used in cities such as Tampa and Orlando, the mayor controls administrative departments rather than an appointed city manager. Bay News 9 looks at the issue today. Current […]