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It was clear the area had structures in place for building collaboration, securing state and federal dollars, and growing their local economy. We would do well to emulate many of these best practices. more
I recently had the opportunity to visit my birthplace, Minneapolis, MN with an economic development team from Orange County. This column is the first of a series sharing best practices. more
It's been three years since the RSR HOA Board set its sights on reclaiming the RSR Golf Course lands for its community. But no matter what the bottom line is, there are always questions left unanswered. more
Hello, City Council. It's been a while since we talked. How have you been? A lot has happened, but unfortunately, a lot has not happened as well. more
Council, YOUR administration cannot afford to be known as the one that allowed this to continue by not annexing South Apopka CDA in the City of Apopka.  more
While social media, online comments, and letters to the editor serve as a platform for individuals to voice their opinions, they also raise concerns about the potential for misinformation and character assassination. more
The city of Apopka is a mess right now. But there may be a way out of this chaos if residents would adopt the approach used by most other Florida cities to manage their affairs. more
Habitat for Humanity is committed to increasing our region's inventory of affordable starter homes. Why? Because we believe everyone deserves a decent place to call home. more
Florida’s wetlands filter out pollution, hold back floods, and recharge the aquifer, the source of our drinking water. But c’mon! They’re constantly getting in the way... inconvenient for developers and phosphate miners! more
Commissioner Kyle Becker shocked Apopka when he announced he would not run for re-election to Seat #3 on the Apopka City Council in 2024. more
Commissioner Alexander Smith attends almost every event scheduled in Apopka, but his recent absences from City Council meetings is becoming alarming - particularly the last one. more
At its July 27th meeting, the Council voted 5-0 to set a millage rate of 4.1876. The vote preceded three days of budget workshops. more
The first step by the Apopka City Council should be a show of good faith - earmark funding to begin the process of formulating a plan of action to end homelessness in this budget cycle. more
Sometimes, it’s just because we disagree, and that’s okay. In fact, it is good... as long as we don’t pick up hammers and start bashing one another out of sheer frustration.   more
They say July 4th, 2023 was the hottest day on record worldwide. But in Apopka, I happen to believe that the hottest day may have been July 5th at the Apopka City Council meeting. more
In case you hadn’t heard, Florida and the rest of the world suffered a heat wave last week, the likes of which we’ve never seen before. more
I will certainly advocate diligently to bring some of this funding to District 2. This is important because my office has fielded calls to help elderly residents in South Apopka with large trees falling on their homes. more
You, as Americans and Apopkans, have the right to free speech, however it is a freedom that should be taken seriously and used wisely.  more
Finding true forgiveness and healing for a youth who has experienced a disrupted childhood happens when they’re with a stable and loving family – however they define the word “family.” more
This past Saturday, my wife and I were driving through town to go to KeKe's for breakfast when we passed by the proposed Apopka City Center, and, to my surprise, we didn't see anything different. more
City Center Development Timeline | Facts as I Understand Serves to highlight inconsistencies in statements and actions January/February 2016 - (Prior to my time on Council) - City Council approved … more
As Central Florida’s emergency food supply, Second Harvest Food Bank starts working on its storm prep checklist well in advance. When the new year begins, we’ve already begun stocking up. more
Pittman: "Along the 3,394-foot shoreline, someone had chopped down the mangroves on 951 feet of it. The choppers had cut a swath 15 to 26 feet deep along the shore." more
It is empowering and encouraging to see our communities and corridors improve. All it takes is an engaged citizenry and a municipal government with sufficient dollars for proper maintenance. more
Pittman: "I’m glad my city still runs a curbside (or alley-side) recycling program. Some Florida cities and counties have canceled theirs." more
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