Live updates from Patrick Riley
Live updates from Patrick Riley
< Newest
...
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
...
Oldest >
3rd & 7
37yd
3rd & 7
37yd
B
S
O
close
-
Southeast quadrant release valve could be using Beaumont Rd and lead behind shopping plaza that includes WinnDixie, LA Fitness, etc.
by
Patrick Riley
via
twitter
4/20/2016 2:27:17 PM
City Manager Carl Schwing points out that using Vanderbilt Dr. also could be an option, even if it means having to work w/ another county.
by
Patrick Riley
via
twitter
4/20/2016 2:24:13 PM
That's it folks. Story later.
by
Patrick Riley
via
twitter
4/7/2016 12:25:32 AM
Alan Glazer, former Historic Preservation Board prez, urges council not to spend
$28K
to rebuild water tower.
by
Patrick Riley
via
twitter
4/7/2016 12:23:14 AM
Resident Carolyn Gallagher says she doesn't know where evacuation routes are. "If somebody told me I need to go I don't know where to go."
by
Patrick Riley
via
twitter
4/7/2016 12:22:24 AM
#SWFL
New council in Bonita Springs, new rules ...
twitter.com/patjriley/stat…
by
maryann.batlle
via
twitter
retweeted by
PatJRiley
4/7/2016 12:16:40 AM
Simmons: "I'm excited to get going. (...) I'm excited to start the budget at zero. And review every item."
by
Patrick Riley
via
twitter
4/7/2016 12:16:32 AM
Quaremba says she wants to review all the annexation agreements. Vast majority of those are in District 1, her district.
by
Patrick Riley
via
twitter
4/7/2016 12:11:58 AM
Council votes to not award new contracts with some exceptions until new council has looked them over (in 2 weeks). DeWitt, Slachta: nay.
by
Patrick Riley
via
twitter
4/7/2016 12:09:10 AM
Essentially Forbes wants to not award any new contracts until new council has looked over every item in the budget.
by
Patrick Riley
via
twitter
4/7/2016 12:05:46 AM
Forbes says he wants to stall any future project that old council approved in current budget, "where no contract has been signed yet."
by
Patrick Riley
via
twitter
4/7/2016 12:03:05 AM
Council unanimously votes to advertise ordinance that would prohibit certain lighting, specifically blinking lights around entrance frames.
by
Patrick Riley
via
twitter
4/6/2016 11:24:40 PM
Forbes nominates O'Flinn. Simmons seconds.
by
Patrick Riley
via
twitter
4/6/2016 10:13:24 PM
Now nominations for a deputy mayor: DeWitt nominates Steven Slachta, who declines.
by
Patrick Riley
via
twitter
4/6/2016 10:13:06 PM
Now up, Max Levine, owner of the car wash company that was rejected by the old council. Says he hopes new council "will take a fresh look"
by
Patrick Riley
via
twitter
4/6/2016 10:12:35 PM
.
@RepCurtClawson
says he hopes there will be a "more positive tone" going forward.
by
Patrick Riley
via
twitter
4/6/2016 10:07:32 PM
.
@RepCurtClawson
Thanks previous mayor and councilors for their service. Says new council has "earned it" to be here.
by
Patrick Riley
via
twitter
4/6/2016 10:06:59 PM
.
@RepCurtClawson
now addresses council, "as a resident" of Bonita, not a state representative.
by
Patrick Riley
via
twitter
4/6/2016 10:04:39 PM
ICYMI: Estero council members vote for a raise for themselves, reports
@maryannbatlle
naplesnews.com/news/governmen…
by
Patrick Riley
via
twitter
4/6/2016 10:02:35 PM
Now up, former Councilwoman Martha Simons. Also congratulates new council.
by
Patrick Riley
via
twitter
4/6/2016 10:01:47 PM
Steinmeyer gives out his number. "You can call me with any problems." Says he's not under Sunshine law.
by
Patrick Riley
via
twitter
4/6/2016 9:57:17 PM
On to public comment now. First up Rick Steinmeyer, who ran for mayor. Thanks people for their support. "I'm not gonna cut my hair."
by
Patrick Riley
via
twitter
4/6/2016 9:56:30 PM
We have adjourned. Story to come.
by
PatJRiley
via
twitter
2/23/2016 11:55:24 PM
DeWitt says city was under control for county way too long. Says "smart growth" is needed to pay for infrastructure.
by
PatJRiley
via
twitter
2/23/2016 11:55:10 PM
DeWitt says he believes in this town. Says his children came back after college to live in Bonita.
by
PatJRiley
via
twitter
2/23/2016 11:54:14 PM
Quaremba says she has strong academic background, supports open gov't, knows financial prudence and teamwork.
by
PatJRiley
via
twitter
2/23/2016 11:52:42 PM
Ferreira says he is strong proponent of solar energy, says Florida has plenty of opportunity for it.
by
PatJRiley
via
twitter
2/23/2016 11:51:47 PM
Ferreira wants to work with BSU to clean up streams and rivers. Is supportive of downtown development.
by
PatJRiley
via
twitter
2/23/2016 11:50:32 PM
.
@MarcDevisse
says he is here to bridge gap btwn. retirees, biz owners and families.
by
PatJRiley
via
twitter
2/23/2016 11:49:42 PM
Closing statements now.
by
PatJRiley
via
twitter
2/23/2016 11:49:18 PM
Ferreira says he's not that familiar with it, but says hospital situation needs to be improved.
by
PatJRiley
via
twitter
2/23/2016 11:48:40 PM
.
@MarcDevisse
says he supports program and thinks it "fits perfectly into vision of Bonita."
by
PatJRiley
via
twitter
2/23/2016 11:47:46 PM
Quaremba says there are 2 sides to it. Says she would have to look further into it.
by
PatJRiley
via
twitter
2/23/2016 11:46:52 PM
DeWitt says he supports it. But says he is not that familiar with local program.
by
PatJRiley
via
twitter
2/23/2016 11:46:12 PM
14. Q: Are you familiar with local healthy Lee program/Blue Zone program? What's your opinion?
by
PatJRiley
via
twitter
2/23/2016 11:45:48 PM
Devisse, though not a gambler, says he also supports it.
by
PatJRiley
via
twitter
2/23/2016 11:44:50 PM
Ferreira says negatives of increased crime tied to gambling are "bologna." Is in support of expansion.
by
PatJRiley
via
twitter
2/23/2016 11:44:20 PM
Quaremba says she "supports every aspect of it." Will help locals find jobs.
by
PatJRiley
via
twitter
2/23/2016 11:43:28 PM
DeWitt says issue has already been voted on but says expansion would be "economic boon" for Bonita. Would help workforce.
by
PatJRiley
via
twitter
2/23/2016 11:42:42 PM
13. Q: Where do you stand on expanding gambling at dogtrack?
by
PatJRiley
via
twitter
2/23/2016 11:42:02 PM
.
@MarcDevisse
says he loves DeWitt's idea of giving out bonuses for hiring locals.
by
PatJRiley
via
twitter
2/23/2016 11:41:28 PM
Ferreira says affordable housing is needed to get skilled workers. "You gotta have affordable housing if you're gonna have a good economy."
by
PatJRiley
via
twitter
2/23/2016 11:40:36 PM
Quaremba says she doesn't see "any red lights."
by
PatJRiley
via
twitter
2/23/2016 11:16:47 PM
8. Q What do you think of city's fiscal mgmt? What would you change?
by
PatJRiley
via
twitter
2/23/2016 11:15:55 PM
DeWitt says he wants to curb traffic on East Terry from mine.
by
PatJRiley
via
twitter
2/23/2016 11:15:33 PM
< Newest
...
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
...
Oldest >
Powered by Platform for Live Reporting, Events, and Social Engagement