Joe Kalicki for City Commission Seat 5
A Functioning Commission
The current make-up of our city commssion is overly antagonistic and does not serve the community. We can change this.
The 3-2 impasse in our city commission has become an unending embarrassment.
The commission does not need to vote unanimously on everything, however, there should be more dissent within the commission in order to ensure that the best outcomes are being delivered to our residents. Lately, things tend to operate in a warp speed approach where it appears that the '3' side of the 3-2 have made up their minds, whereas the '2' have not been provided information by the city manager and staff in a timely manner in order to make decisions.
The '2' are not refusing to cooperate, but are most frequently refusing to push along any idea brought before the commission without sufficient information for themselves or for the public. The tone and process the '3' operate under is anti-democratic and irresponsible.
Awarding Florida State 28 million dollars for stadium enhancements was clear turning point in the legitimacy of our city commission. You are unlikely to find many bigger sports fans than me. This is not a vendetta by someone who dislikes football. In fact, anyone who pays attention to the economy of college sports knows how unnecessary that 28 million dollars in funding was when we have numerous economic sectors that could use support in a tough and stagnant post-COVID economy.
Joe Kalicki for City Commission Seat 5
A Functioning Commission
The current make-up of our city commssion is overly antagonistic and does not serve the community. We can change this.
The 3-2 impasse in our city commission has become an unending embarrassment.
The commission does not need to vote unanimously on everything, however, there should be more dissent within the commission in order to ensure that the best outcomes are being delivered to our residents. Lately, things tend to operate in a warp speed approach where it appears that the '3' side of the 3-2 have made up their minds, whereas the '2' have not been provided information by the city manager and staff in a timely manner in order to make decisions.
The '2' are not refusing to cooperate, but are most frequently refusing to push along any idea brought before the commission without sufficient information for themselves or for the public. The tone and process the '3' operate under is anti-democratic and irresponsible.
Awarding Florida State 28 million dollars for stadium enhancements was clear turning point in the legitimacy of our city commission. You are unlikely to find many bigger sports fans than me. This is not a vendetta by someone who dislikes football. In fact, anyone who pays attention to the economy of college sports knows how unnecessary that 28 million dollars in funding was when we have numerous economic sectors that could use support in a tough and stagnant post-COVID economy.
Joe Kalicki for City Commission Seat 5
A Functioning Commission
The current make-up of our city commssion is overly antagonistic and does not serve the community. We can change this.
The 3-2 impasse in our city commission has become an unending embarrassment.
The commission does not need to vote unanimously on everything, however, there should be more dissent within the commission in order to ensure that the best outcomes are being delivered to our residents. Lately, things tend to operate in a warp speed approach where it appears that the '3' side of the 3-2 have made up their minds, whereas the '2' have not been provided information by the city manager and staff in a timely manner in order to make decisions.
The '2' are not refusing to cooperate, but are most frequently refusing to push along any idea brought before the commission without sufficient information for themselves or for the public. The tone and process the '3' operate under is anti-democratic and irresponsible.
Awarding Florida State 28 million dollars for stadium enhancements was clear turning point in the legitimacy of our city commission. You are unlikely to find many bigger sports fans than me. This is not a vendetta by someone who dislikes football. In fact, anyone who pays attention to the economy of college sports knows how unnecessary that 28 million dollars in funding was when we have numerous economic sectors that could use support in a tough and stagnant post-COVID economy.