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Divided Flagler Commission Awards Administrator Coffey 5% Raise This Year, With More All But Promised

December 15, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 16 Comments

The Flagler County Commission didn’t go for the 10 percent raise Coffey (or, it is claimed, his staff) was asking for, but he still got a nearly $6,000 raise in a 3-2 vote by the commission Monday evening.

Feed Flagler’s 364-Day Blinders: Why Isn’t a Portion of Old Courthouse Considered as Homeless Shelter?

November 21, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 17 Comments

It must be Thanksgiving because as with the first Thanksgiving, the pilgrims seem more interested in clobbering the poor than feeding them.

FDLE Looking Into Alleged Secret Taping and Sunshine Violation by Elections Supervisor

September 29, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 11 Comments

Supervisor of Elections Kimberle Weeks recorded the county attorney and a county commissioner without their knowledge. The question is whether the recording was illegal. (© FlaglerLive)

It’s the first step to an investigation of Kimberle Weeks, if laws are found to have been broken. It takes place on the heels of withering criticism of Weeks’s methods and questions by the county commission chairman about the integrity of the elections she is supervising.

“You Are the Shining Stars,” Flagler’s Drug Court Graduates Are Told at Inspirational Ceremony

September 26, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 6 Comments

Five graduates joined today the 101 who have graduated from Flagler County Drug Court at a ceremony before Judge J. David Walsh, where emotions, celebrations and relief gripped much of the full house.

Tenacity Charlie: County Commissioner Ericksen, 71, Completes 24,902-Mile Bike Trek, Equivalent to Circling the Equator

September 19, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

Flagler County Commissioner and epic biker Charlie Ericksen Jr., who on Sept. 19 completed the equivalent of a circumnavigation of the globe, at the equator, on his bike, a feat began six years ago. (© FlaglerLive)

Charlie Ericksen’s odometer turned the last mile early this morning after six years or 2,263 days, biking an average of 77 miles a week around Flagler and Palm Coast, despite three tips to the hospital along the way and many more repairs for his bike.

Palm Coast and County Close to a Deal 4 Years in the Making, Resolving Conflict Over Airport

September 9, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 11 Comments

Flagler County Airport is surrounded by Palm Coast. An agreement four years in the making would resolve any issues related to the two governments' inter-dependence. Click on the image for larger view.

The Palm Coast City Council is still not entirely happy with the agreement because of uncertainty over a potential city park, and the county commission hasn’t even seen or discussed the agreement.

Reagan Assemblies’ “Watchdogs” Can’t Take Defeat: As One Suit Is Tossed, a Pledge to File Another

September 4, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 22 Comments

Just after a judge threw out a lawsuit this afternoon, the attorney for an obscure “Watchdogs” group said he’d file a new lawsuit alleging illegal conversations outside of meetings by county commissioners.

Unbowed, Elections Supervisor Kimberle Weeks Signals More Brawling Ahead

September 2, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 16 Comments

In the latest bout involving the elections supervisor, Kimberle Weeks on Tuesday took on Al Hadeed, the county attorney, dismissing his mediation efforts with Palm Coast and at one point seeking to silence him.

As Committee Tours Old Courthouse, Size and Financial Viability Loom Larger Than Repairs

June 25, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

Flagler County Administrator Craig Coffey, with his back to the camera, led a 70-minute tour of the old courthouse Wednesday for members of a committee responsible for recommending how next to proceed with the structure. (© FlaglerLive)

Wednesday’s tour was the first time most committee members had a chance to see the building from within. The Flagler County Commission earlier this month appointed the seven-member committee to recommend what to do with the 50,000-square-foot courthouse, as the county is no longer willing to be its caretaker.

Flagler’s Vacation Rental Reform Bill Advances Through 2 Committees, Buoying Chances

February 5, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

The proposed reform of a law that would return control of short-term rental regulations to counties and cities gained additional support at the Legislature Tuesday as it cleared a second Senate committee and its first House committee with solid backing.

As Walkers and Cyclists Complain of Predatory Drivers at Belle Terre and SR100, Officials Call For More Education

January 15, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 23 Comments

The intersection at Belle Terre Parkway and State Road 100 can seem like a free-for-all, especially for pedestrians. (© FlaglerLive)

The dangerous intersection at State Road 100 and Belle Terre Parkway focused discussions by county and city officials this week about more safety improvements, starting with making drivers more respectful of pedestrians and cyclists–a shift many drivers are resisting.

Two Years In, Tourism Director Georgia Turner Is Leaving Flagler For Native Alabama

December 5, 2013 | FlaglerLive | 8 Comments

Georgia Turner, the county’s radiant tourism director who oversaw Flagler’s and Palm Coast’s realignment as niche sports destinations, a steady rise in tourism-tax revenue and a first-ever working coalition of local arts groups, is leaving after just two years on the job. Personal, not political, reasons led her to the decision.

County Rejects Donations of Flagler Estates Lots, Seeing No Public Purpose in Acquisition

December 2, 2013 | FlaglerLive | 9 Comments

A divided commission rejected the proposal, 3-2, with Nate McLaughlin leading an adamant opposition that showed no interest in bailing out private property owners who made poor investments, or setting the county on a course that has no clear objective.

A Tiff, and Broader Implications, In County’s Hope of Eliminating Voter Voice in Economic Development

October 7, 2013 | FlaglerLive | 21 Comments

In a reflection of government-backed economic development’s dim luster, Flagler County want to eliminate voters’ role in giving local governments authority to extend tax breaks to companies. That proposal led to a clash Monday between government critic Dennis McDonald and Commissioner Barbara Revels.

Contempt and Deception: How Flagler County Sealed a Dirty Deal for the Old Hospital

August 16, 2013 | FlaglerLive | 73 Comments

In the end, County Administrator Craig Coffey and the commission insulted the public’s intelligence by claiming to have been transparent about the hurried and expensive deal to buy the decrepit Memorial hospital as they hid behind cherry-picked documents Coffey stage-managed to arrive at a pre-determined conclusion.

Commissioner Frank Meeker: Why I Voted to Buy the Old Hospital Despite Reservations

August 2, 2013 | FlaglerLive | 60 Comments

“Honestly, I can’t help but feel I’m being led, at times by the nose, to a conclusion to support the hospital purchase,” Meeker writes. “But fortunately for me, I don’t mind researching issues on my own.” In a broad-ranging discussion, he provides a point-by-point defense of his decision.

Sold: County Commission Votes 4-1 To Buy $1.23 Million Hospital in Bunnell for Sheriff

August 1, 2013 | FlaglerLive | 33 Comments

After some anguish, a lot of analysis and, on Thursday, a pair of meetings adding up to nearly five hours, the Flagler County Commission approved buying the old 60,000 square foot Memorial hospital, ending four years of wrangling over where, when and how to move the sheriff to a more central location.

Appraisals for Old Hospital Place Value at $1.5 Million as County Moves Toward Acquisition

July 25, 2013 | FlaglerLive | 29 Comments

The county wants to buy the old hospital in Bunnell for $1.23 million and use it as an HQ for the sheriff. Two independent appraisers have placed the market value of the old 81-bed hospital at $1.5 million, and an engineering firm that surveyed the hulking 60,000 square-foot property found no overt issues with the building aside from asbestos. A private consortium bought the building for $750,000 in 2003.

Facing Mandatory Spending, County May Raise Taxes by Nearly $100 for Median Home

July 22, 2013 | FlaglerLive | 19 Comments

In previous years, tax rate increases didn’t mean much because they were either entirely or more than offset by decreases in property values. The end result was lower tax bills for most, even as tax rates went up. That’s over. And tax rates are set to go up in every city, too.

Flagler’s Firefighting and Helicopter Costs Expose County Tensions Over Wants and Needs

June 17, 2013 | FlaglerLive | 17 Comments

Looking at the near certainty of a tax increase, Flagler County Commissioners Monday continued to wrestle with a budget submitted by their administration that is adding to their costs rather than making it easier to fill a budget gap, or keep taxes from increasing. But the administration argues there’s no room for going cheap short of eliminating services.

Planning for Flagler’s Future, County Talks Library Repairs, New Fire Station and Jail

May 31, 2013 | FlaglerLive | 14 Comments

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Expanding an overcrowded county jail, building a modern new sheriff’s operations center, upgrading an inadequate drainage system as urbanization changes the rural character of Flagler and improving fire and emergency medical response west of U.S. 1 were featured in the first of four strategic-planning sessions by the county commission Thursday.

A “Nasty” Government Building Highlights County’s Priorities as Budget Spells Higher Taxes

May 29, 2013 | FlaglerLive | 23 Comments

An unclear Government Services Building and what it costs to maintain it properly was emblematic of the Flagler County Commission’s budget discussion this morning, as the government faces at least a $3.3 million gap, or more, if it hires an extra custodian, no new revenue, and the likelihood of higher taxes.

Divided Flagler Commission Moves Ahead With $1.23 Million Option on Old Hospital

May 6, 2013 | FlaglerLive | 40 Comments

The vote to acquire the old 60,000-square-foot memorial hospital property in Bunnell followed a flash-lit tour of the building for the commissioners, but did not change the option agreement except to require an appraisal and extend the due diligence period to 90 days. The county would still be acquiring the building for $1.23 million, as is.

Flagler County’s Budget Outlook Adds Up To $8 Million Gap and Likely Tax Increase

April 24, 2013 | FlaglerLive | 33 Comments

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It’s difficult to see how Flagler commissioners will emerge from the budget process in September without either a substantial tax increase of one type or another or vast cuts in county services, though they began taking on sacred cows, such as consolidating fire departments.

In Prenup Haggling, County and Bunnell Agree to Split Old Courthouse, With Sheriff in Annex

January 2, 2013 | FlaglerLive | 6 Comments

In an at-times tense joint meeting between the Flagler County Commission and Bunnell’s commission, the two sides agreed to cede the old courthouse to Bunnell for a city hall, but the courthouse annex would remain in county ownership, and be turned over to the sheriff as a new headquarters.

As New Commission Chairman, Nate McLaughlin Quickly Flexes Unyielding Muscle

December 5, 2012 | FlaglerLive | 12 Comments

In a tense few minutes at this week’s Flagler County Commission meeting, McLaughlin refused to yield to Barbara Revels’s repeated request to hold on to her membership on the Public Safety Coordinating Council, which McLaughlin took over, as he did that of the powerful Tourist Development Council.

Commission Candidates Support a Jail Sales Tax, But Not the Way the County Went About It

August 9, 2012 | FlaglerLive | 9 Comments

Four of the five candidates for the Flagler County Commission agree with renewing the county’s portion of a half-cent sales tax, on the books for 20 years, but they’re very critical of the way the commission opted out of a voter referendum on the issue.

Write-In Sham: How an Obscure GOP Group Is Disenfranchising 40,000 Voters in Local Races

June 6, 2012 | FlaglerLive | 56 Comments

Democrats and Independents would normally be allowed to vote in primaries featuring only Republican candidates. By fielding write-ins who have no chance or intention of winning, the Ronald Reagan group is locking out those Democrats and Independents by creating the artifice of a contested general election.

Peterson Draws Commission Challenge From Ericksen, the Man He Introduced to Politics

February 20, 2012 | FlaglerLive | 17 Comments

Four years ago Alan Peterson encouraged Charlie Ericksen to apply to finish the term of Peterson’s seat on the Palm Coast City Council, when Peterson decided to run for the Flagler County Commission. Now the two Republicans will face each other in the Aug. 14 primary for that commission seat.

Col. Jack Howell, Teens-In-Flight Leader, Is Seriously Bloodied in Motorcycle Accident

January 7, 2012 | FlaglerLive | 25 Comments

Update 2, 5:17 p.m. Jack Howell is recovering at home, and AmVets raised over $1,600 for Teens-in-Flight at today’s fund-raiser. Update, 2:45 p.m.: Jack Howell checked out of Florida Hospital Flagler just before 3 p.m., with a broken finger, a lot of bumps, bruises and lacerations and a sprained ankle, but no more serious injuries. […]

Jon Netts, The 5% Mayor: Election Turnout Was Lowest By Far in City’s 11-Year History

September 14, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 30 Comments

Just 10.6 percent of registered voters turned out on Tuesday, which means that just 4.7 percent of Palm Coast’s voting-age residents made the difference in electing Jon Netts. The turn-out was worse than Bunnell’s and Flagler Beach’s recent city elections.

Defying Polls and Tea Leaves, Jon Netts Is Re-Elected Palm Coast Mayor

September 13, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 38 Comments

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Incumbent Palm Coast Mayor Jon Netts held on by defeating Charlie Ericksen with 54 percent of the vote, making a run-off in November unnecessary.

Jon Netts: The Live Interview

September 13, 2011 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

Jon Netts, incumbent mayoral candidate in the Palm Coast election, answers 12 questions and a few follow-ups on a broad range of issues. He faces Charlie Ericksen and Joe Cunnane.

Charlie Ericksen: The Live Interview

September 13, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 12 Comments

Charlie Ericksen is challenging incumbent mayoral candidate Jon Netts in the Palm Coast election. He answers 12 questions and a few follow-ups on a broad range of issues.

Palm Coast Mayor: Tea Party Straw Poll Has Ericksen Far Ahead of Netts, 59-36%

September 6, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 18 Comments

The results, based on an internet poll conducted by the tea party, has its limitations, but nevertheless points to unexpectedly lopsided–and surprising–numbers. Jon Netts and Charlie Ericksen may be in a closer race than either expected as early voting continues.

Incumbents Jon Netts and Holsey Moorman Leading Money Race In Palm Coast Elections

August 26, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

Mayor Jon Netts is leading the money race with $8,600. Charlie Ericksen, his principal challenger, has raised $4,469 so far, with 18 days to go for the primary. Holsey Moorman, whose election isn’t until November, has raised $6,840 so far.

Campaign Notes: Defacing Moorman, Excluding Ericksen, Unseating Kim Weeks

August 25, 2011 | Pierre Tristam | 12 Comments

Palm Coast City Councilman Holsey Moorman reacts to his vandalized sign, Democrats explain why they invited Jon Netts and not Charlie Ericksen, and the complete list of candidates thinking (or not) of challenging Kimberle Weeks, the Flagler County Supervisor of Elections.

Palm Coast Races: 3 for Mayor, 4 for Council, 2 Elections, No Partridge, No Pear Tree

August 9, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 13 Comments

First up, the candidates for mayor: Incumbent Jon netts (left), Charlie Ericksen and Joe Cunnane. (© FlaglerLive)

Qualifying closed Tuesday with Charlie Ericksen and Joe Cunnane challenging Jon Netts for mayor in the Sept. 13 primary, which may prove to be the deciding date in that race. Two council seats will be decided on Nov. 8.

Palm Coast Council Shocked, Shocked To Hear It Ever Had $10 Million for City Hall

August 3, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 33 Comments

It was not originally presented to the Palm Coast City Council as a pie in the sky, but as aconcrete project. Jim landon now says the city never had the $10 million. The chart is from his staff's presentation to the council last year.

The Palm Coast city administration now says that it never had $10 million to build a city hall. The copious record on the matter says otherwise, raising questions about the city’s numbers and verbal shell games.

Paying Tribute to Tea Party Faithfuls, City Council Candidates Hear Tax-Me-Not Earfuls

July 22, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 34 Comments

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Opposition to tax increases in whatever form topped the list of concerns of several hundred people at a tea party-hosted encounter Palm Coast mayor and city council candidates.

Uncertainty Over: Palm Coast Mayor Jon Netts Makes His Re-Election Bid Official

June 23, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 17 Comments

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Palm Coast Mayor Jon Netts has been on the council for 10 years, including Palm Coast’s most challenging years, and now faces what may be his most challenging election. “Of course I represent change,” he says. “The issue is, can you manage change?”

A Night at the Homeless Shelter: From the Eyes of a Volunteer

January 18, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 6 Comments

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Charlie Ericksen Jr., a volunteer at Flagler County’s homeless shelter–The Sheltering Tree–describes the refuge on a recent cold night.

The Sheltering Tree, Flagler’s Cold-Weather Homeless Shelter, Calls for Your Help

January 12, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

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The Sheltering Tree in Bunnell has already had to open 22 nights this cold season, with many more to come, taxing volunteers and their resources. Here’s how you can help.

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