The Republican Party of Florida Announces New Executive Director

RPOF Announces New Executive Director 

Tallahassee—Republican Party of Florida Chairman David Bitner announced today the selection of Andy Palmer as the Party’s Executive Director.  Palmer’s responsibilities begin immediately. 
“I am pleased to announce that we have appointed Andy Palmer to serve as the RPOF’s Executive Director,” said Chairman Bitner.  “Andy is well qualified for this endeavor, with an outstanding work ethic, commitment to the job, and character.  I look forward to having Andy at my side every step of the way.”
An experienced Florida political professional, Palmer brings a proven track record to the job.  Having served as Executive Director in 2005 and 2006, Palmer understands the responsibilities of serving as the Party’s Executive Director.  During his previous service as Executive Director–-during a poor climate for the GOP nationally—Palmer was instrumental in securing the election of a Republican Governor, Attorney General and Secretary of Agriculture in Florida.  Palmer also served as the Party’s “72 Hour Program” director in 2004, during which he ran a program that was recognized at the time as the most successful of its kind, making over three million voter contacts in the 72-hour period prior to the election.
“I applaud the selection of Andy Palmer and my team and I look forward to working with him and Chairman Bitner,” said Governor Rick Scott.  “Over the next two years, Republicans across the state will focus on a Presidential Primary and Presidency 5, as well as hosting the Republican National Convention. Andy will be an effective leader and he enjoys my full confidence,” said Governor Rick Scott.
Most recently, Palmer served as the Director of House Campaigns, helping defeat five Democrat incumbents and electing 81 members, securing a supermajority in the Florida House of Representatives.
“Under Andy’s management, House Campaigns saw tremendous successes during the 2010 election cycle,” said House Speaker Dean Cannon. “Andy demonstrated an incredible ability to limit overhead. He ran a productive and lean operation, ensuring that more funding than ever before was spent directly toward our House candidates.  I have every confidence that Andy will bring the same successful leadership approach and commitment to fiscal accountability to his new position as Executive Director of the Party.  I look forward to working with him in the future.”
“Andy Palmer is a great choice to serve as the RPOF’s Executive Director,” said Senate President Mike Haridopolos.  “Andy has an outstanding track record of success in Florida. With Andy running the day to day operations, I am confident that the Republican Party of Florida is in good hands and will be well prepared to ensure Republican success at the ballot box in 2012.”
Palmer is a graduate of Florida State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance.  He is married to Kristen Palmer and they have three children.

SAINT PETERSBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT HAS A NEW ONLINE REPORTING SYSTEM

Hello Everyone,

Evelyn here,

On December 16, 2009, the Saint Petersburg police department launched its new online reporting page. On this page crimes such as Criminal Mischief, Harassing Phone Calls, Identity Theft, Lost Property, Theft, and Vehicle Burglary can be reported online.

How does it work? The reporters fills out a short questionnaire with the details of the crime and they will receive an email confirmation. They can also print a copy of their reports. A police officer/ report writer will contact the victims at a later date.

This new reporting system is strictly for reporting crimes that are not 911 related.  These reports include those crimes involving fire arms or physical assaults.

Persons unable and/or not wanting to use the new system may still make their reports by call the Saint Petersburg Police Department's non-emergency line at 727-893-7780. All persons using the new system must be at least 18 years of age.

SAINT PETERSBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT'S ONLINE REPORT

Evelyn out.

St. Petersburg Police Department Shows Support with “Tone Down Violation Form”

Hello Everyone,

Evelyn here,

It is truly a glorious day when we can see our government and law enforcement agencies at work. The St. Petersburg Police Department has not only updated their website but has included a noise compliant form. The form called the “Tone Down Violation Form” is the achievement of many dedicated and determines members of Noise Off and other concerned citizens of St. Petersburg.

We, the members of NoiseOff, other concerned groups, as well as the concerned citizens of St. Petersburg want to thank the St. Petersburg Police and the City Council for their support in providing their citizens with an easy and safer method for reporting noise violators.

Tone Down Violation Form

God Bless,

Evelyn

NoiseOff, Noise Free Florida and Contact Compliant Form

Hello Everyone,

Evelyn here,

For those of your who campaigned, wrote soft letters, or contacted the officials of the St. Petersburg Police Department, the City of St. Petersburg and other state representatives, you will be glad to know that our efforts have bore fruit and that a noise complaint form for your use will be posted on the St. Petersburg Police Department web site.

When this form will be posted is unknown at this time, but be assured that it will be done, and that it will provide a safer media for citizen of St. Petersburg to lodge their complaints of violators of the noise law.

And although you still being rudely insulted by repeat violators, who do not want to obey the law, have patience, and keep reporting.

God Bless, America!

Evelyn out.

FREEING A NATION IN DEBT

FREEING A NATION IN DEBT

Hello Everyone,

Evelyn here,

with a few words on Obama’s weekly president-elect pep talk to the nation.

Obama wants to start this relief stimulus by putting the nation deeper into debt. The current national debt is fast approaching the $11 trillion mark, and this is the downward swing. Now, Obama is asking for an amount of money ranging between $675 billion to $775 billion for next two fiscal years, and some say this amount could rise to $850 billion by legislators adding additional packages to the deal.


No one doubts that America needs change and some immediately relief from the hardships cause by the economy going south last year, but will shelling out billions upon billions to stimulate a failing country the answer. The plan behind this stimulus will supposedly created millions of jobs and gives some “immediate but short term” relief to families hurt by the lost of their employment, and ergo, the necessary income to pay bills and keep up with their monthly mortgages.

Furthermore, this new stimulus is also being granted to outset major companies on the verge of bankruptcy that will then and supposedly lower the cost of goods and adding more relief to the consumers’ wallets. There is also the hope that once relieved that of these companies and others that consumers will then buy more goods, which frankly was a dismal failure early last year. Families were already feeling the affect of last year’s economical failure, cutbacks and lay offs. They used their stimulus funds to help keep their heads above water and their creditors from their front doors. The notion that this new stimulus plan would not have a similar affects at a time when millions upon millions of more people have become jobless since the issuing of the first one and the threat of more jobs being lost during this new year of 2009 would be remiss.

Sure, the country needs to recover and change does take time, and we need the strong beliefs that this country can and will be turned around for the better, but still, let’s hope Obama and the other decision makers up there in Washington are not gambling our nation away and the future of it people along with it.

Here is where we are as a nation at the time you have finished viewing the video and reading this article.

National Debt Clocks and Savings Clocks

Obama Urges Congress to Pass Stimulus

So you know that I am not alone in my thinking that we need to be concern about how our govenment in handle the debt and deficit problems check out "Great News: National debt may jump $2 trillion this year" by Rick Moran.

We want change, but let’s keep it real.

Evelyn out.