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The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
Inglis Candidate Forum Goes
Remembering the past
Into "Overtime"
Special to The Newscaster by William A. Monteverde
Overtime, yes that’s correct this meeting was energized by the candidates. All had
a genuine concern for Inglis and encouraged residents to attend town meetings. However,
for the thirty or so who did attend on Saturday they received heartfelt responses from all
the candidates. Plus the opportunity to get to know them as individuals and to listen to their
positions on town matters.
Candidates for Mayor: James Williams, William Lake,Candidates for Commis-
sioner: Andy White, Bob Webb, David Harding, Sally Price and Tom Brennan
In general all of the candidates have resided in Inglis for some time and are either
retired Bob Web Tom Brennen, William Lake, local business owners, Andy White, James
Williams, Sally Price, employed locally, David Harding.
Question: Your position on taxes: James Williams: Will not raise taxes but we
should annex property to increase the tax base. William Lake: No new taxes/ assessments,
and encouraged people to attend the budget meetings,Andy White: No additions and ques-
tioned the decisions of incumbents to raise fee’s to Cason Acres
Bob Webb: No new taxes but we must find additional sources of revenue. David Harding:
Increase revenue, review budgets and reduce services if needed. Sally Price: No additional
taxes & assessments. Comments about spending of $25,000 on exercise equip, new water
meter vehicle not used and assessments for fire protection while people are struggling. Tom
Brennan: No increase in tax or assessments, review budgets and no expansion of town
The next question: Your Position on Growth or leave the town as it is: All: For with control
and moderation.
Question: Your position on a Sewer System.W. Lake, J. Williams, B.Webb, A.
White, and T. Brennan – For- with review, options, studies and affordable. D. Harding: Wa-
Dessie Smith Prescott, local legend and 1999 inductee into Florida Women’s Hall of Fame,
ter issues now, sewer based on water satisfaction. S. Price: No sewer. Those involved can’t
takes 2 Canadian newsmen on a trip through the hammock. Her invention of putting a raincoat
afford it now.
over the radiator while crossing streams to keep the jeep from stalling was unique. Dessie
Next Question: Should the Police Dept be dissolved? All in favor of Inglis police pro-
conducted hunting and fishing trips from her River Lodge which was located on the north side
tection. However this topic was discussed for some time with emphasis on Levy County
of Foss Grove Path and Hwy 19. Dessie also taught author Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings (Cross
Sherriff, our neighbors, budget impact, creditability and Sheriff response time. This topic
Creek) how to live off the land. Dessie could out hunt and fish most men in her time. Up until
deserves further review at a future Town Meeting.
her passing in 2002 Dessie delighted in retelling all her stories in the wilds of Florida, much
Other Topics Discussed: Town work schedule, recent meal distribution program,
which took place right here in Inglis. You can visit the Dessie Smith Prescott Recreation Park,
ordnances, garbage pickup, exclusive garbage contracts, conflicts with R-2-10 and people s
dedicated to her on the Greenways and Trails off Hwy 19 south of the barge canal, to Corn-
right to speak, lawyer expense, and proposed Part Street public park. This meeting was pro-
flower, to Riverwood, to the park on Lake Rousseau. If you missed a history story go to our
fessionally moderated by Commissioner Merritt with most questions addressed that fit the
new website: http://history.newscasterarchives.com
criteria. Candidates seemed to be enthusiastic about serving our town and we should re-
spond in kind by attending monthly Town Meetings. You can listen to this meeting online:
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