Category: Letters to the Editor

This “Letter to the Editor,” is a “Letter of Apology.” A genuine public apology. A dual apology to each of our elected Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), who remain professional…

Freedom loving Americans won’t vote for communists…it’s the ones that love free stuff or those that don’t accept that Trump won the election and simply hate him. If their candidate wins, they…

A response to Superintendent Arbulu’s “Letter to the Editor,” published February 14, 2020. “Comments,” have been published “several years, (since DOE’s involuntary takeover), not several months.” And, Arbulu directs her words at…

Dear Editor, For several months now there have been comments published in Letters to the Editor that imply that because there are no public schools in the County, the School District and…

I was thinking of a moment in time. One that is etched in books. The time was when Moses was plucked out of the waters and raised in wealth and prosperity… As…

In response to Shirley’s “Letter to the Editor,” published January 28, 2020, not “surprised.” I have known her many years. Just another unethical, if not illegal “land deal,” executed, with continued disparity,…

In response to Clayton Tolbert’s continuing accusations concerning the school board conveying an acre of land to me, Shirley Washington, School Board member, please read below the findings showing that in fact…

Wow! Groovy! Out of Sight! These are just a few adjectives to describe the Dr. M. L. King memorial parade held in Monticello-Jefferson County recently. Young kids ran along side it to…

Regarding the legalization of marijuana, the argument against legalizing it has no credibility. I have a law enforcement background, so I may appoint looking at the issue objectively. Legalizing the purchase would…

Personally, it’s distasteful to me to call out people in public but in this case I’m making an exception, because the one sided and misleading information Mr. Bill Palmer, Ph. D. President/CEO…

They claim they love it. They love us. Our beautiful, lakes ,springs and rivers. They say they are going to restore the Everglades. Did you ever go to Ginnie Springs? I did…

Since the announcement of the Suncoast Toll Road, the ugly in a lot of people has certainly reared its head. Neighbor against neighbor, friend against friend. Certainly not a Christian attitude in…

Allow me to raise my voice as one of the concerned citizens of Jefferson County who is aghast at the possibility of a toll road ruining this beautiful place. I have only…

As elected officials of Jefferson County, we swore to act honestly and independently from unethical influences. I take that oath very seriously. Our constituents deserve leaders that evaluate all the facts, do…

At Gulf Power, we are dedicated to delivering cleaner energy and improved reliability while lowering costs for our customers. As we move forward with the North Florida Resiliency Connection transmission line project,…

BOCC meeting November 21, 2019 Agenda item a) Multi Use – Toll Road Items for Discussion gave the county residents an opportunity to voice their opposition or support. DOT representatives attended, gave…

Google Florida Statute Title XXVI Chapter 338 LIMITED ACCESS AND TOLL FACILITIES chapter 338 if you haven’t read the law. Go to www.FloridaMCORES.COM to read frequently asked questions, explore interactive maps and…

If you read the Statute Title XXVI Chapter 338 LIMITED ACCESS AND TOLL FACILITIES you will know what the law says, what it specifically addresses and what the process is to manage…

“Mommy, can you leave the light on?” It’s a common request of small children at bedtime. The change from light to dark brings with it fear of monsters under the bed or…

Jefferson County citizens have witnessed true leadership in the fight against the proposed toll road and that person is Jefferson County Clerk and Comptroller, Kirk Reams. When the voters of Jefferson County…