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At the latest Marco Island City Council meeting Councilor Brechnitz did not know where he was. In fact, he gave an employee a commendation from the City of Decatur?!? This was live and also on the …
At the Marco Town Hall meeting Thursday, sponsored by Councilor Tamara Goehler and moderated by Assistant City Manager Casey Lucius, there was much discussion on poor water quality and potential …
In January of 1838, Abraham Lincoln, a 28-year-old Republican from Illinois, saw trouble on the horizon. Not from other countries but destruction from within. The trouble Lincoln perceived was the …
Yvette Benarroch campaigned as a Trump and DeSantis supporting Republican in her race for House District 81. But she has already betrayed the voters. She voted against the Governor and his strong …
The City Council’s recent attempts to appoint a seventh councilor have left many Marco Island residents frustrated and disappointed. I was one of more than 25 applicants for the seat left vacant …
During the afternoon City Council meeting this past Tuesday, you stated the following in response to Councilor Palumbo's question about why you would not vote for me. "We have looked at him, I …
As a thirty-one year old resident of Marco Island, I see division at play on the island that pits council members, and neighbors, against each other: the businesses vs. the residents. Growth and …
I am writing to address the continued division among City Council members, particularly the actions of Councilors Brechnitz, Gray, and Goehler.It is clear there is an agenda at play regarding the …
With the exception of Eric Brechnitz and Stephen Gray there were no "profiles in courage" on display at the last City Council meeting. Six duly elected officials could not elect a new Council …
President Biden is leaving Trump a robust economy. Can he keep it? Elon Musk is slated to co-chair the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in Trump's upcoming administration. As of January …
The Marco Island City Council is currently at an impasse, leaving a critical seat vacant. This situation demands a solution that is both practical and reflective of our democratic values. I …
Oxygen in the Marco canals has dropped 70% over the last four years. Oxygen is the most important water quality indicator - essential to all aquatic life. No oxygen – no life. Two data …
You want a red state and smaller government: There are consequences. Driven by the wealthy segment of society, Florida's commitment to low taxes and minimal government has led to significant …
At the November 18 council meeting, Councilor Brechnitz had a hard time keeping track of votes and remembering people’s names. He blundered and stumbled through the meeting and at times looked …
Many have suggested that the most recent election was a referendum on the direction of City Council. That is largely true. But that pushback from voters was directed towards the select incumbents who …
Many Americans view democracy as an unshakable given. This is a dangerous misconception. Democracy requires vigilant effort and faces numerous threats that can undermine its stability. Chief among …
And it is not Advanced Wastewater Treatment (AWT). AWT induces visions of a bulldozer scraping the Marco Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) down to the dirt and starting over at a cost of over …