Opinion: More Taxes Doesn’t Mean More or Better Service
The point is that every year we pay more in taxes. And we don’t get better and we don’t get more, no matter what you pay for a house.
Hentschel v. Jeffrey Pitts, McNicholas & Associates, NPR, and Floodlight – local ties, an update, and questions that need answers before trial
An amended complaint was filed by McNicholas & Associates. The hearing related to that filing is scheduled for May 22, 2025 at 11am via Zoom. And there are many questions that need answers.
Airbnb host receives forgiveness but the City of Stuart doesn’t deserve it from us.
The issue is the permission, grace, and latitude given to some and not others as the City acknowledged potential safety issues while ignoring the rules to which the rest of us are obligated.
What are our community’s priorities when it comes to sustainability and water?
To be clear, there is not one aquifer and water supply for the county and one for the city nor is there a separate one for Indiantown. … Maybe we consider investing in the sustainability of our community that has a real and meaningful impact.
Matt Brown’s Sentencing Re-Scheduled for Thursday 4/24 at 11:30am
Matt Brown, whose guilty plea was accepted by the Magistrate Judge, was originally scheduled to hear his sentence on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 10:30am.
Brightline Negotiations scheduled for 3/6 … who knew what when and what will it cost us?
The questions we have to ask:
• Who was part of these conversations with Brightline?
• Who else knew the agreement was being updated to include a dollar amount of $30,000,000 to be applied to the City of Stuart?
• Was anyone from the City of Stuart part of these conversations?
Is a Fairfield Inn fair to its neighbors?
A re-zoning request will be heard by the City of Stuart Commissioners Monday 2/10. The impact it will have could affect more than the project itself.
Matt Brown – Plea Accepted by Judge; Sentencing Pending
On January 28, Matt Brown’s guilty plea to two counts was accepted by the judge. His sentencing is scheduled for April 8, 2025, in Federal Court.
Water, water everywhere… and there won’t be enough to drink.
Holistic planning is the only way to fix this. We need to make this a priority for how we develop going forward or there will be no way to sustain any populations, regardless of the numbers.
Matt Brown Pleads Guilty. Sentencing Scheduled for 4/8 in Federal Court
If you have been personally impacted by the activities of Mr. Brown, you can reach out to the Department of Treasury to advise them of your experience. Your statement will be shared with the US Attorney to be included as part of their request to the judge for consideration for Mr. Brown’s sentencing. You can send me a message for the Special Agent’s contact information and I will send it to you via private message.