Conservation Collier and the County Budget: The Decision
Commissioners adopted the rolled-back rate for the countywide General and Water Pollution Control Funds, the Unincorporated Area General Fund, and Conservation Collier. The vote was 4 to 1.
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Conservation Collier and the 2024 County Budget
Collier Commissioners want to reduce taxes and the county budget. Heading into the final budget hearing on Thursday, the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Program is their primary target.
Collier School Board Selects Superintendent Semi-Finalists
The Collier School Board selected four semi-finalists to interview for the Superintendent position that became open when Dr. Kamela Patton stepped down in December.
Update: Health Freedom Bill of Rights Resolution and Ordinance
Health Freedom Bill of Rights Ordinance advances to a first reading; Collier Commissioners defer vote on Health Care Freedom Resolution pending a rewrite.
A Proposed Health Freedom Bill of Rights Ordinance
Health Freedom Bill of Rights Ordinance and Health Care Freedom Resolution are on the agenda for Tuesday’s County Commission meeting.
Shooting the Messenger?
Were the Collier Commissioners right to fire Joe Trachtenberg? Or were they shooting the messenger? And who owns the problem now?
Florida’s Elections: A First Look at the Results
Voters gave Republicans landslide wins in every race on the ballot. Voter turnout was high for a midterm — over 52 percent.
Collier County Commission Elections: District 2
Republican Chris Hall and Democrat Bebe Kanter are running to represent District 2 on the Collier Board of County Commissioners:
How I Will Vote in the Nonpartisan Races
Recently, after a great deal of thought, I decided that after publishing my research on the nonpartisan races and issues, I would share how I plan to vote on them.
Collier Mosquito Control District
Incumbent Commissioner Sandra Lee Buxton and Ed Brandt, pastor at Lely Presbyterian Church, face “ghost candidates” with seemingly no interest in winning or serving in office for two seats on the CMCD Board.