The recent actions by the Town Commission have shown an utter contempt for the voters on Longboat Key as well as the very form of government that is supposed to operate in the sunshine. This commission is also pushing us head-long into liability and possible lawsuits in its handling and circling the wagons around Monica Simpson
The controversial investigation by Longboat Key Police Capt. Bill Tokajer, which led to the administrative leave of Planning and Zoning Director Monica Simpson and the termination of Police Chief Al Hogle’s reign as acting town manager, was obtained today by Longboat Key News
The Longboat Key Town Commission removed Police Chief Al Hogle from the Acting Town Manager role after accusing him of improperly handling an employee grievance filed against Planning and Zoning Director Monica Simpson.
If the Longboat Key Town Commission ratifies a contract signed today by Sarasota Deputy Administrator Dave Bullock, he is Longboat Key’s hire for a one-year interim town manager
The proposed contract with Bullock pays $180,000 for one year plus benefits with exit options for town. The Town Commission will sign or decline at 7 p.m., Monday
‘This commission is looking for someone who has the experience to bring and embrace new ideas and direction to the various town issues, while having the managerial skills to carry out the policy.’
The U.S. Supreme Court almost never renders a unanimous decision. In many, too many for me, the decision is split almost down the middle, 4-5.
However, on Longboat Key, whenever anyone raises the question of the allocation of density for the two large PUDS, Harbourside and Islandside, the answer is always the same: attorney William Pomeroy
An ongoing code enforcement case is on its way to resolution at the upcoming Monday regular Town Commission meeting. Commissioners will make a determination on the code enforcement case involving resident Robert Smith and his lawn overgrowth
The town’s attorney fees may become a thorny problem. Not only are Longboat town government legal costs 30 percent higher since the Key Club filed for permission to expand its facilities and increase density, there now appears to be a question as to what the taxpayers are paying for, and what is being charged to the Key Club. Let me explain
Commissioner Jack Duncan addressed several questions this week via e-mail after two residents joined in on the budgetary concerns discussed at the June workshop regarding town attorney fees
