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News Reedy Creek Improvement District and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District
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Fido Chuckwagon
Well-Known Member
I have absolutely zero sympathy for the firefighters losing their Disney pass benefits. This is a perfect example of: “I never thought the leopards would eat my face!, ‘sobs woman who voted for the leopards-eating-faces party.’”
From article:
“The legacy of this special district is being destroyed by those who have been placed in power here,” wrote a former executive assistant. “The BOS [Board of Supervisors] and the new District Administrator could care less about the work that needs to be done for the taxpayers. They claim transparency and bridge building, I see non-transparency and bridge burning.”
“The legacy of this special district is being destroyed by those who have been placed in power here,” wrote a former executive assistant. “The BOS [Board of Supervisors] and the new District Administrator could care less about the work that needs to be done for the taxpayers. They claim transparency and bridge building, I see non-transparency and bridge burning.”
Not sure if anyone has posted this yet:
www.floridabulldog.org
State ethics commish Figgers snags fat contract from district run by ex-colleague
By Dan Christensen, FloridaBulldog.org - State ethics commissioner Figgers snags fat contract from tourism district run by ex-colleague
www.floridabulldog.org
Not sure if anyone has posted this yet:
State ethics commish Figgers snags fat contract from district run by ex-colleague
By Dan Christensen, FloridaBulldog.org - State ethics commissioner Figgers snags fat contract from tourism district run by ex-colleague
Unfortunately this wouldn't fall under the purview of the Auditor Generals office.
Disstevefan1
Well-Known Member
There are many things that contribute to a company’s success. Let’s see how it goes.
Teleostei35
New Member
I Agree
Batman'sParents
Active Member
That's very likely, since I'd wager that the CFTOD hired staff were hired for political loyalty and not their ability to get work done.
That's not so bad. Imagine if you live in high property tax area where my friends and family live in the North where there is volunteer fire rescue and volunteer ambulance squad. Good luck having them come quickly in an emergency.
EeyoreFan#24
Well-Known Member
I’d guess there’d be another large exodus of people who won’t feel the belong within the current structure.
I’d guess the board would leave or be reappointed to another pet project, since they already indicated there not really interested in just maintaining “ roads and bridges and stuff”. I would envision the next board just wanting to be middle of the road, reasonable, and not looking for media heat. Leading to new direction for staff. The staff would either adjust or find something more comfortable for them. I’d imagine it’s a mix of idea supporters who will feel abandoned, municipal professionals who can go either way but just do their job and some new lifers who are glad they got a good government gig and will have to be forced out to open that position.
But again, just my guess.
JoeCamel
Well-Known Member
Thats what they get for choosing to live in the sticks, not the same
When you call 911 at Disney and call gets immediately transferred to proper parties , response still happens and quickly based on experience
Response is rapid.
The real issue is in areas like Manhattan. Cars are unwilling or unable to pull over. NYC uses full-time paid ambulance drivers and EMT. Traffic conditions, not the employment status of the drivers is the issue.
flynnibus
Premium Member
But I also think it's fair to say that as a consumer - you probably don't have the visibility into all the scenarios or permutations their system supports. And we can safely assume they know far more about the actual results in practice than we do.
To piggyback on his, I completely agree (I also know quite a few paid and volunteer fire fighters/paramedics).
I lived in an area that utilized volunteer services, and when a truck ran a red light and hit me as I crossed the road as a pedestrian at 50 mph (the truck, not me), it took the volunteers 11 minutes to get me airborne en route to the hospital once the 911 call was made, which saved my life despite the scene being over 5 miles from the station. Traffic conditions, a bit of luck, etc have a much bigger effect then their pay status. Heck, some volunteers are some of the most dedicated, enthusiastic people you will ever meet.
Many of us are cynical. Many of us have no doubt giving $$$ to politcal cronies was the reason. Many of us assume knowledge of the needs had no part in the discussion.
Loopholes were used to avoid public notice, bidding and proposals from multiple vendors.
You edited what I said, my issue is that a proper bid wasn’t done. Screenshot below so people can see what I actually said.
mikejs78
Well-Known Member
You mean the incompetent cronies with no experience who have demonstrated that they are in over their heads know about the results in practice?
If they are going to go around the process, they should show their work - demonstrate where the problems are with public data.
flynnibus
Premium Member
I did not edit what you said - I focused it.. and your response actually tries to counter exactly what I was highlighting was wrong with your statement.
Just because that's how YOU use 911 - doesn't mean that is inclusive of all the scenarios THEY actually support and their requirements.. or how your anecdotal evidence aligns with all performance.