By: Michael Kiepert
Deltona, FL (August 23, 2010) –
Deltona, like many other cities are in the midst of electing new leaders which always brings out the bumper sticker campaign slogans such as; Bring Back the Respect, Jobs are Number One, Lower Taxes, as candidates will say just about anything to get elected. On the other hand, [...]
Editorial –
Deltona, FL (August 8, 2010) -
The School Board race is the only race that will be decided during the primary.
Early voting begins tomorrow, Monday, August 9, 2010 throughout Volusia County to determine the next School Board Representative for District 5 and decide which candidates, county, and municipal, advance to the November general election.
For some [...]
July 22, 2010 -
If a child sticks his hand in a fire, or touches a hot oven range he quickly learns to never do that again. Unfortunately the same cannot be said for U.S. industry. General Motors, which is 61% owned by the U.S. government meaning we taxpayers today announced plans to purchase AmeriCredit Corp. for [...]
By: K. Michael
Deltona, FL (April 2, 2010) –
“Taxpayer-Funded Private Events Add Value to Mayor’s Family Businesses – 99% of Deltona’s Kids Not Invited,” was the headline posted on a Deltona Blog operated by Jeff “Gus” Ensminger. This blog went onto question, “How much did the daycares pay the city for the private tours? Zero, zip, [...]
I bet when you went to the polls in November and dutifully cast your vote for your candidate, you thought you were having your say in the way all – or most – local decisions are made. If you were lucky and your candidate won, then, hey, it’s all good.
And, I bet when you think [...]
I saw Larry French’s letter suggesting that Deltona hang tough. Knowing Larry, I am certain that he has Deltona’s best interests at heart. However, he has been misinformed as to what the Farmton Local Plan does and as to the impact of the Plan on Deltona. The actual plan, adopted by the Volusia County Council [...]
Deltona, Fl (February 26, 2010) -
A Grandchild makes you look at life differently. When I look towards the future of our wonderful County this year or the next or into the next 50 years, it is through the eyes of my 4 year old granddaughter. What kind of Volusia will we be in 2060? How [...]
It’s Time for Deltona to Hang Tough
The Volusia County Council has sold out the residents of Volusia County with their Farmton decision. Not only have the majority of the County Council ignored the best interests of Volusia County residents, they’ve also ignored Deltona’s objection to the development of Farmton.
Besides County residents, who else stands to [...]
By: Nancy Schleicher
Deltona, FL (February 6, 2010) -
Edward Bulwer-Lytton once wrote: “the pen is mightier than the sword”, no truer words were ever said especially when it comes to campaign time. Whether it is local Deltona elections, neighboring Cities, Volusia County, or national elections the statement holds true to form.
Soon we will be inundated with [...]
Editorial
January 31, 2010 -
On January 12th, 2010, a totally devastating 7.0 magnitude earthquake rocked the island of Hispaniola while bringing total destruction to the Sovereign Nation of Haiti. With a death toll that could reach 200,000, hundreds of thousands homeless, water and food a scarcity, the nations of the world have come to their aid [...]