By Linda Dean Cooper Tuesday, April 8, agenda item 15 for board approval is another continuation of Levy County management's failures. The DEP has fined Levy County $4,500 for failing to file landfill operations permits…
Hastings on Paid Admin Leave, UF Reviews Animal…
By Linda Dean Cooper County Manager Mary Ellen Harper will ask at Tuesday’s regular BoCC meeting if there is a desire to schedule an Animal Services Strategic Planning Workshop for Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at…
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…
