Dear Editor: For those of us who lived during the ‘70s we remember the long gas lines, financial instability, Iran hostages, and saying that there would never be a president as bad as Jimmy Carter. We were all wrong because we now have one who makes Jimmy Carter look like George Washington. Whether you are … Read more
Dear Editor: Sheriff Gordon Smith has taken a personal interest in helping find forever homes for dozens of cats. Recently, I heard about a “cat shelter” a little more than a mile from my home-as the crow flies. I didn’t even know it existed until a person who teaches with me in Gainesville asked, since … Read more
Dear Editor, The recent county commissioners workshop was hosted to allow the commissioners to hear directly from the public on their feelings concerning our implementing an electric franchise fee, one of the several options counties are allowed to use in generating funds. Raising taxes: Now let’s talk about raising taxes: First of all, remember, I … Read more
Dear Editor; Why do county “responses” always lead to even more questions? At the Feb. 7 BOCC meeting, I confronted the commissioners to provide an explanation for the misinformation they, and the public, have been told by the county attorney regarding the phosphate mining plan. We were told our consultants have been waiting more than … Read more
Dear Editor: It seems this Board of County Commissioners and other folks running county departments have short memories. Almost three years ago, a proposal to levy a tax on the citizens brought a packed house in opposition. Here we are again, but in a worse situation, with the primary reason being this bunch cannot and … Read more
Dear Editor, I have friends that visit me from Georgia, and they always want to know why our town is so dark. As I have paid more attention recently, I have to agree. The problem is not that we don’t have lights, it is because they are the wrong kind. If you travel down 301 … Read more
Dear Editor: One thing the public should be able to expect from our commissioners and public employees is openness and honesty. Florida’s Sunshine Laws under F.S.119 are designed exactly for that outcome. In 2016 HPSII submitted a plan for phosphate mining to the Bradford County Commission. I showed up with a long list of questions … Read more
Dear Editor: I read the letter from Mr. Smith titled “Parties need young intelligent leadership” in the Jan 18 edition with great interest – initially. Then I discovered that beyond one swipe at the Democratic Party and another at the Republican Party, the remainder, even though it did address an extremely serious problem, didn’t have much to do … Read more
Dear Editor: The Omicron surge in Bradford County has probably already peaked and should ease in the next few weeks. In the meantime, I would recommend ordering free COVID antigen tests either online (at www.COVIDtests.gov) or by phone (1-800-232-0233). Tweens and teens age 12-17 are eligible for the Pfizer COVID vaccine, which is available at … Read more
Dear Editor: Is Sen. Jennifer Bradley too busy taking care of $161 billion Florida Power & Light to look out for the voters who put her into office? Bradley introduced Senate Bill 1024 into the Florida Legislature. The bill would slash the amount FP&L pays homeowners for the power they generate from their rooftop solar … Read more
