By Linda Dean Cooper Rod Hastings, former manager of Levy Animal Control submitted his resignation effective, Monday, November 18, at 5:00 PM. Hastings resignation letter is as follows: Board of County Commissioners To Whom It…
Levy Emergency Management Director, John MacDonald, On Paid…
By Linda Dean Cooper Levy County Emergency Management Director, John McDonald, has been on temporary paid leave since October 5, pending an investigation. Below are portions of the Allen Norton & Blue, P.A. investigative report.…
Magistrate Norm Fugate Handles Code Violators Carefully &…
By Linda Dean Cooper In the past, Code Enforcement cases for Levy County government were handled through county court, but in recent years a backlog had developed that many believe could be resolved by hiring…
Former Planning Director Stacey Hectus Incompetence & Popcorn…
By Linda Dean Cooper The controversy surrounding the 3RT sand mine special exception has drawn attention to the actions of Stacey Hectus, former Levy County Planning Director, now the Community Development Director at the City…
3RT Sand Mine Special Exception “Quash” by Court…
By Linda Dean Cooper BoCC press release today raises more questions than providing answers. Below is the press release Date of Issue: September 18, 2024 Press Release: Court Order quashing the approval of the 3RT…
Special Meeting to Conduct County Manager Interviews Agenda
August 29, 2024 -1:00 PM – 310 School Street – Bronson, FL 32621 Public Call-In Information- Conference Call Number: 1-571-317-3112- Enter Access Code: 705-809-189- The phone lines will open at 12:40 PM- All lines will…
Message to Future Levy Clerk of Court and…
By Linda Dean Cooper While reviewing pay raises and signing authority for County Coordinator Wilbur Dean and Human Resources Director Jacqueline Martin, there appears to be no accountability at the Clerk’s office or BoCC. When…
Comm. Matt Brooks & Chair Desiree Mills Want…
By Linda Dean Cooper Commissioner Matt Brooks brought up live-streaming BoCC meetings in Tuesday’s regular meeting during commissioner reports and won support from Chair Desiree Mills. Comm. John Meeks Say “Wait for New Clerk Before…
Appraiser Jason Whistler Can’t Explain His $11,897 Budget…
By Linda Dean Cooper Property Appraiser Jason Whistler requested an $ 11,897 budget amendment during the BoCC June 18, 2024, regular meeting. According to the BoCC agenda, the $11,897 increase will be taken from the…
