County Faces Backlash Over Landfill Tipping Fees Plan
Okaloosa County residents and business interests packed commission chambers Tuesday to oppose proposed tipping fees at four landfills. Commercial haulers warned of layoffs and high costs, while officials cited rising operations costs and new state rules. A workshop was scheduled to explore funding options and possible countywide waste pickup measures.
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Business Women Hold Seminar in Okaloosa County
The Bay Area Business and Professional Women's seminar Domestic Violence In Okaloosa County The Problem And The Solution was postponed from Saturday Oct 12 to Saturday Oct 26 from 9 am to noon at the Niceville Civic Center. Elaine Gordon will not attend. Speaker Pro Tempore Florida House of Representatives and Dr. Cecelia Hines seek a new prominent speaker. Panelists include Child Protection Team Guardian Ad Litem program Local law enforcement and service agencies. For details contact Hines at 678-2012 or Thomas at 678-4496.
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County halts computer upgrade plan amid package questions
A county committee halted a plan to upgrade computer systems as urged by Okaloosa Circuit Judge Erwin Fleet. IBM offered about $25,000 in state agency discounts, but commissioners lack enough information to pick a criminal justice package. Chairman Bill Peebles said there are at least two packages on the market and more study is needed.
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Okaloosa County backs bed tax proposal and referendum plan
County commissioners approve a resolution to create a tourist development or bed tax in south county to fund tourism. A public referendum will decide the tax. If approved a nine member council would plan revenue use and district boundaries. The report notes computer compatibility issues and a $95,000 criminal justice package linking sheriff and state attorney offices.
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