Problem #1) Stadium proposals face legislative battle - State department must evaluate plans by Feb. 1
The state legislature is against taxpayers helping pay for the sports facilities. In this example its Jacksonville jaguars, tampa bay bucs, Miami dolphins, and Daytona speedway. They have a deadline of February 1st to submit and evaluate plans of the stadiums proposals.
The problem presented is that Tampa has the national championship game next year and want to revamp the scoreboards and technology to help the fans enjoy the game more. Obviously the Tampa Sports Commission and the Buccaneers and Raymond James Stadium are the ones with the problem.
http://infoweb.newsbank.com.lp.hscl.ufl.edu/resources/doc/nb/news/15A72643442AD178?p=AWNB
Problem #2) County commits $50M
to downtown renaissance Funds for Vinik project will come from increase in property values - Funds for Vinik project will come from increase in property values
The city of Tampa has committed 50 million dollars to the revitalization of channel side and downtown area. Jeff Vinik is the owner of the Tampa Bay Lightning and he is in the process of redoing the downtown area to be more lively. The project is supposed to be 2 billion total but a lot of that comes from Vinik and his group of investors.
The problem is the downtown and channel side area. It hasn't been redone in at least 20 years and the area has been slowing going downhill since. The city of tampa and hillsborough country have the problem because it isn't bringing in money like it should be or will be after this is done.
http://infoweb.newsbank.com.lp.hscl.ufl.edu/resources/doc/nb/news/15A877E373F836E8?p=AWNB
Problem #3) Crashes up 39% at intersections in Tampa with red-light cameras City officials slam system as contract is being renegotiated
The article is talking about the red light camera controversy and how it is supposedly supposed to reduce accidents at highly connected areas. This article shows that not only is that false but in fact some red light areas are on the rise and the system is a total failure.
The problem is two fold that the camera system is not working and the second problem is that the fines produced from it 1.7 million of the 2 million raised went to the camera company. The problem falls on the taxpayers actually because it is costing them millions and not doing a single thing for anyone.
http://infoweb.newsbank.com.lp.hscl.ufl.edu/resources/doc/nb/news/15A877E3A60108D0?p=AWNB
Problem #4) Schools are showing warning signs
In some ways I feel like this piece is going g after the weakness of fear in parents because of the Flint issues. It shows some real facts like the teacher salary negotiations and lack of funding. It is essential a small issue but a propaganda piece to fill space.
The problem that I see isn't what they bring up but how low the salaries of some teachers who have spent their life working with our youth and giving their time but not being rewarded for it. The problem falls on the school board and the teachers unions.
http://infoweb.newsbank.com.lp.hscl.ufl.edu/resources/doc/nb/news/15A8CDEE18758538?p=AWNB
Problem #5) Death penalty ruling leaves a big mess
The article bring to the attention the of the supreme court ruling to strike down Florida's death penalty. They ruled against the judge being the deciding factor instead of the jury. Although both decided the same but they ruled against the judge being the sole factor choice.
The problem is that they judge is our deciding factor in the death penalty cases which the Supreme Court promptly struck down to the Jury. The problem was faced by the supreme court because they ultimately had to make the decision.
http://infoweb.newsbank.com.lp.hscl.ufl.edu/resources/doc/nb/news/15A62A6CC9986008?p=AWNB
ReplyDeleteNot sure how I feel about taxpayer dollars going to sports stadiums. I’m a huge sports fan but I know there are better ways to use our money. Revitalizing that area of Tampa is definitely a great idea but automobile crashes being up 39% just down the road is ridiculous. Red light cameras aren’t effective and hardly produce any real money for the government; they should just be put out of commission. I disagree that the salary problem is on the teachers; it is on us as a society not valuing teachers and their contribution to education. That Supreme Court case was decided properly in my opinion but I think it should be abolished completely.
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The whole red light camera debacle is upsetting to me because where I live there is a camera on every light... and I do mean every one.The area I live in has far less traffic than Tampa but it's used as a way to generate more money instead of promoting safety. Maybe the concept of it creating a more safe environment was genuine, but at this point I fail to see it's implementation as a success. As for the school system, I won't even get started on that mess except that all I'll say is it needs to be completely gutted and recreated from the ground up with a much more forward thinking mentality. Check out my post if you have time! http://kellyquinnart.blogspot.com/2016/01/identifying-local-opportunities.html
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