Consolidation Bill To Be Signed Today By Governor

May 5, 2009

Today, Florida Gov. Charlie Crist will sign into law the Florida House bill that will form a commission to study local government consolidation that would combine Century, Pensacola and Escambia County into one.

The bill sponsored by Rep. Greg Evers, requires the creation of a consolidation study commission by July 1.

Once a consolidation plan is created by the study commission, it is to be submitted to the Escambia County Commission, the City of Pensacola and the Town of Century for action before submission to the Escambia County legislative delegation by January 15, 2010. Once approved by the legislature, the plan would presented to Escambia County voters.

Century, Pensacola and Escambia County will not be required to pay for the commission, under the house bill, but they will be required to provide clerical, technical and legal assistance to the commission.

The commission will include up to 25 members from various groups in the county.

Comments

4 Responses to “Consolidation Bill To Be Signed Today By Governor”

  1. bob hudson on May 13th, 2009 11:43 am

    now what part of( We do not wish to be city residents and be ruled by the city) Do you not understand?????

  2. Courtney on May 5th, 2009 4:51 pm

    “No matter what they decide it needs to be voted down” – It’s hard to respond to someone when they say something as juvenile as that. Bob, I have to ask, what happend to you that you won’t even look at a concept that has the potential to create opportunity for yourself and others in our area?

  3. Concerned parent on May 5th, 2009 1:52 pm

    If you think we’re treated horribly by the county now, just wait until something like this goes into effect.

  4. bob hudson on May 5th, 2009 7:28 am

    The consolidation study group is nothing more than a dog and pony show. No matter what they decide it needs to be voted down. I am glad that century has all ready pulled their support.

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