In celebration of Sunshine Week, Mitch Maley and Dawn Kitterman discuss TBT's ongoing efforts to secure public records from the county regarding the possible misuse of staff resources, as well as Commissioner Kevin Van Ostenbridge's talk at a Manatee Patriots meeting on Tuesday.
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Dianna
Excellent podcast! Totally agree that Emerson Point expansion is not a done deal until the last vote. 6 of these commissioners never wanted this expansion- they have said it out loud at numerous meetings. This is just another tactic they are using against the public to make them think that the land will be purchased. Thanks for the heads up on KVO possibly running in District 7- FYI District 3 has had zero representation from KVO and he absolutely has no interest in hearing from the public or interacting with them on any level otherwise he would allow phone in public comment (plenty of meeting time for this at the less than 4 hour meeting) and answer his own e-mail with anything other than a brainless copy/paste sentence.
Wednesday, March 13 Report this
sandy
Kruse said during Tuesday's meeting that shutting off comments on the social media was done by Administration (Charlie probably directed by Van Ostenbridge). It never came before the commission to change the policy on social media. He motioned to open it back up which was met by chirping, same as his motion on call in comments.
Wednesday, March 13 Report this
Debann
Great podcast.. Dawn Kitterman congratulations on your quitting smoking. well done. ...happy you are feeling better...Love the podcast...keep up the good work
Thursday, March 14 Report this
Debann
CHARLIE BISHOP IS ANOTHER LOSER
Thursday, March 14 Report this
Debann
Depol and Knapp..corrupt As well......CORRUPTION IS RAMPANT IN MANATEE COUNTY...REAP WHAT YOU SOW. KNAPP YOU ARE PATHETIC...THE LOVE OF MONEY IS THE ROOT OF ALL EVIL...KARMA..WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND...KNOW THAT KNAPP
Thursday, March 14 Report this
ruthlawler
Dawn, I so appreciate your report on the KVO talk at the Manatee Patriots meeting. I started watching the video recording of KVOs "speech" and honestly did not have the stomach to hear his unsavory ramblings. I agree that his perception of reality is really off. His self centered, braggadocios banter is extremely out of touch with leadership and representation of the citizens. The disrespect and squelching of citizen input is horrible, by not just KVO, yet by all but one current Commissioner. When I sit in on BOCC meetings in person, I am appalled at the disrespect of the Commissioners to citizen comments and even the staff presentations. Many are on their cell phones texting, or talking and laughing between each other, or getting up for snacks and eating during the BOCC meetings. I have taken photos of this while meetings are in session. I encourage more citizens to come and witness this. Thanks also for disclosing Charlie Bishop's use of staff for his personal property purchase research...a blatant violation, and then not providing properly requested documentation through sunshine laws.....horrible. Ruth Lawler
Saturday, March 16 Report this