Mount Dora letter argues against City Manager form
Gerald L. Dake, vice president of Land Planning & Urban Design, urges Mount Dora officials to reject adopting a City Manager form. He cites observed decision making issues, longevity of managers, and autonomy conflicts, praising local governance and urging a public hearing. He notes his long familiarity with the city and references Sanford’s Pete Knowles as an exception.
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Dora
Pete Knowles
Sanford
Gerald L, Dake
Land Planning & Urban Design Department
Stockum, Whatley
Davin & Co
Jacksonville
Mount Dora letter criticizes city manager plan and calls for accountability
A Mount Dora reader, T. R. Champion, criticizes Gerald L. Duke and stockton firm for opposing a City Manager proposal. He cites long-tenured city managers, a dusted 1966 development plan, and a two million dollar budget while noting lack of federal grants and ongoing public scrutiny. He invites Duke to speak and vows to inform residents.
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Mount Dora
Orlando
Gordon Dake
T.R. Champion
The Voter Takes the Ballot in The Poet's Corner
A verse styled as a voter speaks of heading to the polls to cast a ballot and decide which candidates will win. The speaker notes the brief fame of the act and how the voter's moment will soon pass, leaving only memory of the act.
Mount Dora Leaders Debate City Manager Government
The Concerned Citizens of Mount Dora hosted a Saturday seminar with invited Mayors and Managers to discuss the City Manager form. Speakers from Auburndale and Winter Garden shared growth goals and budgets, while emphasizing citizen power in policy and governance.
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Mount Dora
Mark Twain
Connecticut
Citizens Association
Johnson
Winter Garden
Auburndale
Bruce Canova
Department of Management
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Tom Champion
Florida
Tom
Atlanta
Tequesta
Mt. Dora
Gerald L, Duke
Stockton, Whatley, Davin & Co
Jerry
National Municipal
A.M. Liveright
West Fifth Avenue
P.O. Box
the Poet's Corner
Legion
Crone
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