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- 1/14/25
- 01/14/2025
- 80 Minutes
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Overview: During its annual meeting, the Escambia Children’s Trust focused on electing new board officers, discussing a grant application process, and addressing funding concerns for summer programs. The board elected Dr. Norford as chair, Ms. Stephanie as vice chair, and Ms. Tori Woods as treasurer. They also discussed the CARES Grant application process and funding for the Dixon School Arts program.
- FL
- Escambia County
- 1/9/25
- 01/09/2025
- 256 Minutes
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Overview: The Escambia County Council meeting centered on discussions regarding the potential development of the Bula Town Center and the associated real estate negotiations. This project aims to create a mixed-use district to boost local economic growth and job creation. The council also addressed the need for clear negotiation parameters and accountability to ensure the best interests of the community are prioritized.
- FL
- Escambia County
- 1/8/25
- 01/08/2025
- 122 Minutes
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Overview: The Escambia Contractor Competency Board meeting focused on discussions and decisions concerning contractor applications and ongoing restitution hearings. The board deliberated over the application of contractor Brian Ward, who sought to qualify a new entity while maintaining his existing business, and addressed restitution claims involving contractor Wade L. Hunter II and homeowners Jeffrey and Cynthia Hedenberg.
- FL
- Escambia County
- 1/7/25
- 01/07/2025
- 157 Minutes
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Overview: The Escambia County Planning Board meeting on January 7, 2025, saw discussions as the board voted to deny a rezoning request for a proposed Dollar General store on Blue Angel Parkway. The decision came after a debate over the compatibility of the high-density mixed-use (HDMU) zoning with the existing residential character of the area, alongside staunch opposition from local residents concerned about property values, traffic, and flooding.
- FL
- Escambia County
- 1/6/25
- 01/06/2025
- 14 Minutes
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Overview: During the recent meeting of the Escambia County Opioid Abatement Board, a discussion centered on the allocation of abatement funds to for-profit Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) providers. Sean Parker, representing a provider called New Season, highlighted that while current funding supports non-profit organizations, for-profit providers like New Season, which treat a substantial portion of the county’s MAT patients, are not currently eligible for these funds. Parker emphasized the need for the board to consider allowing for-profit entities to access these funds, arguing that they are essential to expanding treatment options for individuals affected by the opioid crisis.
