John Hubbard Quotes (5 Quotes)

When trees are stressed, they emit a different odor, just like a person under stress. Insects detect this odor and attack them.

If the Charter is interpreted that it takes five votes to annually adjust the City Manager's compensation, this interpretation empowers three members of the City Commission to allow the City Manager to deem himself terminated and results in substantial cost to the citizens,

There's just no way that the modern canvassing board in Pinellas County can influence an election. It's just about impossible.

City Commission shall collectively and by a vote of not less than five of its members, evaluate the City Manager's performance during the preceding year and fix hisher compensation accordingly.

It's an ethical issue. If he has a voting conflict, he cannot vote. But there are also other issues that might apply, such as misuse of public position. There's a definite need for the commission to weigh in. It's a tremendous safeguard.