I am not a lawyer, and so I wouldn't purport to be an expert when it comes to an in depth or sophisticated analysis of how law works. What I do know from my 27 years in practice as a Licensed Psychotherapist, is detecting when a person has character, or when a person is pathologically self-centered and/or incapable of or disinterested in, serving Floridians as a whole, no matter party affiliation. I trust Desantis as much as I trust Trump, which is to say, that much like most Republicans these days; Desantis acts in bad faith most of the time. I trust him Zero. I will be doing everything in my power to help elect David Jolly. I don't need Florida to be blue; I would be satisfied if it was purple again. Jolly, having been a Republican before the right became a cesspool of corruption and unhealthy Christianity, I believe, would do a great job and serve all Floridians. Thanks to Tropic Press for keeping me informed without saturating me in the collective toxicity that America has become!
I am an Attorney and domiciled in Naples and could not again with you more. DeSantis like nearly all these guys in both parties are in it for themselves not for the public good. It’s so evident by how they cowtow to the money men who own them. Time to clean house, hopefully Jolly, whom I’ve attended rallies for is that guy. Let’s get him elected.
At this point, it's clear that most Republican leaders have no shame when it comes to cozying up to Trump. We should be focusing on property insurance, but instead, we are wasting Florida taxpayers' money on this nonsense. Common sense, which is clearly lacking, dictates that you should wait until the new census is available before making changes.
I never voted party line, but who I thought would be the best person to serve the people. Now most are serving themselves. Power and money is what drives them.
Hi, I think I am going to have to stop reading your column, it just gets my blood boiling. Little, lying disgusting piece of s.. person that DeSantis is. Lying just like his boss. I dont agree with any State doing this at this time, Red or Blue. Just bad political games.
We do not want redistricting. Its BS and only a means to disadvantage voters. DeSantis needs removed and charged for raping a 13yr old as described in the epstien files. This short fat turd, with his lifts in his boots, is a disgrace to Florida. WE do not like his currupt money stealing ass or his wife and her phoney charity she took all the money from. He should not be allowed to do crap for Florida with all his lies and orange stained lips.
It is good to see a state legislature "do something right for a change." During Hurricane Michael, considerable portions of Hwy 98 on the coast between Apalachicola and Carabelle washed out. It took more than six months to get the highway open fully.
Perhaps in the spirit of “coastal resiliency”, last year kids from Franklin Promise started placing large stones in the sea close to the shoreline in fairly intricate patterns. I believe the idea is to stabilize the sand to allow sea grass growth and let other acquatic plants grow as well. Thus, the strategy is to hold the water surge before it can wreck the coastline again. As of a few months ago, plant life is emerging. If it works, this plan is better than concrete sea walls. Plus, it gave some fine youth paying work that accomplished something real.
I used to believe that mangroves were the answer to combatting storm surge. However I've read that you need at least 1 mile of mangroves to mitigate 1 ft. of surge. I'm hoping that's not correct because that would not be viable unless you remove alot of coastal development which I personally would not be adverse to. I do live 12 miles inland.
What anti-tax or lower-tax people fail to realize that the State must tax, especially at the Federal level. We have seen how "tax cuts to the rich" have served to them accumulating vast wealth and this is all due to insufficient taxation. State taxes are a weakness in the Federal system because states, counties, and cities cannot create their own money as the Fed can, but that should be an administrative problem.
Couple of thoughts. First, if you do away with property tax where is the money going to come from to fund the necessary infrastructure in a county/city. Does this mean that local officials will need to boost the sales tax to make up the shortfall. Second. it sounds like Mr. DeSantis is attempting to time any discussion in the legislature to coincide with the mid-term elections making it nothing more than a political ploy to say how great a job the Republicans are doing.
I see they are still intent on solving a non-existent problem, property taxes, and not the real problem, property insurance. They play it like it will help the average homeowner, but it really helps the rich homeowners, who don't need help in the first place. I would like to know how counties and cities will be able to resurface roads, code enforcement, etc., without property taxes. The state isn't going to do it. Like the national Republicans, it's all smoke and mirrors without true substance.
I am not a lawyer, and so I wouldn't purport to be an expert when it comes to an in depth or sophisticated analysis of how law works. What I do know from my 27 years in practice as a Licensed Psychotherapist, is detecting when a person has character, or when a person is pathologically self-centered and/or incapable of or disinterested in, serving Floridians as a whole, no matter party affiliation. I trust Desantis as much as I trust Trump, which is to say, that much like most Republicans these days; Desantis acts in bad faith most of the time. I trust him Zero. I will be doing everything in my power to help elect David Jolly. I don't need Florida to be blue; I would be satisfied if it was purple again. Jolly, having been a Republican before the right became a cesspool of corruption and unhealthy Christianity, I believe, would do a great job and serve all Floridians. Thanks to Tropic Press for keeping me informed without saturating me in the collective toxicity that America has become!
I am an Attorney and domiciled in Naples and could not again with you more. DeSantis like nearly all these guys in both parties are in it for themselves not for the public good. It’s so evident by how they cowtow to the money men who own them. Time to clean house, hopefully Jolly, whom I’ve attended rallies for is that guy. Let’s get him elected.
Should say “agree with you more “ , spell check attack!
At this point, it's clear that most Republican leaders have no shame when it comes to cozying up to Trump. We should be focusing on property insurance, but instead, we are wasting Florida taxpayers' money on this nonsense. Common sense, which is clearly lacking, dictates that you should wait until the new census is available before making changes.
I never voted party line, but who I thought would be the best person to serve the people. Now most are serving themselves. Power and money is what drives them.
For what it's worth, I oppose gerrymandering in all its forms especially something like this mid-decade redistricting for partisan reasons.
Hi, I think I am going to have to stop reading your column, it just gets my blood boiling. Little, lying disgusting piece of s.. person that DeSantis is. Lying just like his boss. I dont agree with any State doing this at this time, Red or Blue. Just bad political games.
We do not want redistricting. Its BS and only a means to disadvantage voters. DeSantis needs removed and charged for raping a 13yr old as described in the epstien files. This short fat turd, with his lifts in his boots, is a disgrace to Florida. WE do not like his currupt money stealing ass or his wife and her phoney charity she took all the money from. He should not be allowed to do crap for Florida with all his lies and orange stained lips.
“Self before service” is the name of the game. Duh Screw-up is care-fully copying his idol, DumpfTell.
FLORIDA DOES NOT HAVE A GOVERNMENT IT HAS CARPETBAGGERS...THAT'S WHY EVERYTHING HAS GONE HELL
It is good to see a state legislature "do something right for a change." During Hurricane Michael, considerable portions of Hwy 98 on the coast between Apalachicola and Carabelle washed out. It took more than six months to get the highway open fully.
Perhaps in the spirit of “coastal resiliency”, last year kids from Franklin Promise started placing large stones in the sea close to the shoreline in fairly intricate patterns. I believe the idea is to stabilize the sand to allow sea grass growth and let other acquatic plants grow as well. Thus, the strategy is to hold the water surge before it can wreck the coastline again. As of a few months ago, plant life is emerging. If it works, this plan is better than concrete sea walls. Plus, it gave some fine youth paying work that accomplished something real.
I used to believe that mangroves were the answer to combatting storm surge. However I've read that you need at least 1 mile of mangroves to mitigate 1 ft. of surge. I'm hoping that's not correct because that would not be viable unless you remove alot of coastal development which I personally would not be adverse to. I do live 12 miles inland.
Earthjustice is well worth donating to. They usually win in court against the environmentally destructive Republican agenda.
What anti-tax or lower-tax people fail to realize that the State must tax, especially at the Federal level. We have seen how "tax cuts to the rich" have served to them accumulating vast wealth and this is all due to insufficient taxation. State taxes are a weakness in the Federal system because states, counties, and cities cannot create their own money as the Fed can, but that should be an administrative problem.
Couple of thoughts. First, if you do away with property tax where is the money going to come from to fund the necessary infrastructure in a county/city. Does this mean that local officials will need to boost the sales tax to make up the shortfall. Second. it sounds like Mr. DeSantis is attempting to time any discussion in the legislature to coincide with the mid-term elections making it nothing more than a political ploy to say how great a job the Republicans are doing.
A true indicator of the Governor’s short attention span !
Thanks for speaking to us at Cafe con Tampa this morning. I'm the former UPI guy you talked to. As I said, I appreciate your fine reporting.
I see they are still intent on solving a non-existent problem, property taxes, and not the real problem, property insurance. They play it like it will help the average homeowner, but it really helps the rich homeowners, who don't need help in the first place. I would like to know how counties and cities will be able to resurface roads, code enforcement, etc., without property taxes. The state isn't going to do it. Like the national Republicans, it's all smoke and mirrors without true substance.