Last year Jennifer and a friend ran the half marathon at The Florida Run at Colt Creek State Park. She didn’t really train for it and let’s just say her performance wasn’t really representative of what she can do. So looking for a little redemption...

In November, I announced that I was stepping down as the mayor and from the City Commission of the City of Bartow. It was one of the most difficult decisions I have made. After a long process, I was selected as the Assistant Director of...

Last week I had the privilege of participating in the Mayor’s Roundtable sponsored by Polk Vision. Once again the event was held virtual due to the pandemic but was live-streamed on YouTube. See below to watch the event. This event gathers mayors from most of...

After several rounds of community input, the first draft of Bartow’s master plan is now available. This is a day we have been waiting on for a while and it is finally here. Today the city commission gathered in a work session with our consultants...

Tonight’s meeting of the Bartow City Commission will be heavy on alternative water sources. We will also take up an issue with the Police Officer’s Retirement Trust Fund. Alternative Water Sources On tonight’s agenda are a couple of items related to the City’s participation in...

In this week’s Commissioner’s Report, I share a brief update about serving on the Bartow Airport Authority and my thoughts on the election results.  Election Results I am thrilled and honored to have been re-elected to serve a second term on the Bartow City Commission....

George Saunders’ newest book, “A Swim in the Pond in the Rain” has the feel of auditing a Russian Literature class. And, that is by design.  My first exposure to George Saunder’s writing was Lincoln in the Bardo – a book that I really liked but found...

Here’s your Commissioner’s Report for the week of April 5th. After a couple of weeks off, we resume our regular City Commission meetings this evening at 6 pm in the Commission Chambers of City Hall. Below is a brief outline of tonight’s agenda.  City Commission...