Kaytrina P. Simmons for the Encore!

 

District 1 needs help. No one is denying that. Going backward to Dave Smith (who ideally should represent the Do Nothing Party) is not the answer. Is electing newcomer Stephanie Harvey? No, not when we can reelect Kaytrina Simmons.

Miss Simmons is always there when asked for help. It's impossible to get everything done, but Miss Simmons does her best - which is a lot. We wholeheartedly endorse her for another term on the Florence City Council.

(We hope a place can be found where Ms. Harvey can assist the council and boards. We believe she has a future with the City.)

Kaytrina P. Simmons Seeks Re-Election to Florence City Council

Kaytrina P. Simmons is the current Florence District 1 city council representative. Ms. Simmons is seeking re-election to the council to continue the progress she's brought about the past four years. District 1 is a combination of residential and commercial areas, requiring both expertise and dedication. Ms. Simmons presents her qualifications here (Part 1): 

Businesswoman, incumbent Kaytrina P. Simmons, is seeking re-election to the Florence City Council as the District 1 representative a seat she currently holds. She also serves as the Council Pro-Tem. Simmons is a lifelong native of Florence, Alabama with deep rooted values in the community. She has made a career of working with and serving the public.

Simmons states, “First and foremost, I am a citizen, not a politician, and a servant to all mankind. My mission is to continue to serve and be a voice for District 1 and ALL citizens in the City of Florence.” I am committed to protecting our neighborhoods.

In 2016, Simmons ran on promises and those promises were kept and delivered. In 2020, she is running on productivity. As a councilmember, she vows to continue striving diligently to make District 1 and the entire city a better place to thrive and have a better quality of life.

Simmons believes that, “We are not done. We are just getting started on the progress. We are not just building hope we are building a future for generations to come.” In my experience, I have the ability to work across the districts with my colleagues to address challenges. “Our homes may be in one district, but we live our lives across all of them.”

Simmons is very much engaged in the community and works with many leaders throughout the city. She serves and volunteers on many non-profit boards. As part of her 2020 campaign, she also plans to continue supporting organized labor unions, veterans in the community, as well as local law enforcement and first responders. She will continue her work with the Homeless Care Council to find ways to help the homeless population. She is committed to Revitalizing the District which she started upon going into office

To name just a few projects completed upon taking oath of office 2016 in District 1.

*Paving, Resurfacing, New playground equipment for Lewis field, Gilbert Court, Bathrooms operational, they were over 15 years, added handrails, removed numerous Blighted structures, add speed cushions for safety, lower speed limits in neighborhoods, Upgrades to W. C. Handy Recreational Center, $24 Million Housing Development built, Resurfaced Tennis Courts on Chisholm Road, held community meetings, 106 New Businesses were opened in District 1, Fully support our Police and Fire, continue to work on the Board she serve as VP-Homeless Care Council to find ways to end homeliness, Holding property owners accountable, Working towards Crime reduction, make it safer for all citizens. Bridging the gap with our community and Law enforcement. Continuation process of Revitalization. Welcomed and supported renovations within the District: Florence Housing Authority over $30 million to Multi-Family Housing, and Mitchell Hollings worked complete a Phase 1 & 2 Renovations, Welcomed back the W. C Handy Pre-K-Florence City School System, Remolded Senior Center on Fairground Road. Hosted many events to bring Unity in the Community and engaged, that will continue.

City wide completion: Animal Shelter built, repurchased the Senior Center” The Club”, Supporter of First Responders, Supported NAMC , The Indian Mound, Renovations to Florence Fire Departments, Police Departments and much more.

Goals for 2020: Look into installing storm shelters, funding for infrastructure, revitalize the Historic District in District 1 with the attention it needs to bring it up to standard, continued paving, Look into School Bus Shelters, Better lighting in Gilbert Park and Lewis field with FCS, Continue to work with the Community and Law Enforcement and First Responders, I will advocate and be a champion for continuing economic growth. Continue to Clean up the District. I will work and support the efforts of the Mayor and Council with Bandwith and wireless technology to support the growing needs of our City and Communities. Ensuring our Police has the appropriate training needed to face and be prepared to take on today’s issues as we are facing many. Will continue to make District a safe and appealing community and environment.

I will continue to be accessible at any time to my constituents.She has a passion of caring for others and doing what it takes to better the community she holds so near and dear to her heart. “I was truly committed to District 1 and the City of Florence in 2016 when I first ran for the council seat, and I’m just as committed now, if not more.”

Due to COVID-19: Face to Face is somewhat limited, I can be reached for everyone’s Safety.

256-335-2973 or kaytrinasimmonsdistrict1@gmail.com

I am honest, hardworking I will continue to represent you with Integrity!

I serve with the 3 D’s: I’m Dedicated, Dependable, and Determined.

I ask that you elect Progress you KNOW and CAN SEE!

Let’s finish the work we started-We in this together.

I ask for your vote on August 25th. Re-Elect Kaytrina P. Simmons City Council District 1, Florence.

Thank you,

Kaytrina P. Simmons

Congrats Steve, Kaytrina, & ...Whoever!

It certainly looks like a recount or two for District Four in Florence. Six votes is an extremely close margin.

Congratulations to Steve Holt and Kaytrina P. Simmons on their victories! Now someone has a word for Dave Smith...

Phhhhffffftttt!!!

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2015 National Lodging Tax Report

Whether you agree or disagree with an increase in lodging tax, the matter has not been handled well so far. Above is a report contrasting various states and cities.

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Attention: Single Women/Vote

First a word to single women: Let’s emphasize one more time…no, the prisoner/bad boy/druggie you’re dating isn’t any different than the others. Want to wind up in a ditch? Go ahead and date him. Want to live a long life? Find a nice guy or simply live alone. It won’t kill you…and that’s the point.

April Michelle Welch

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Vote tomorrow! Yes, if you live in an incorporated area, chances are there’s an election in your town tomorrow. If you don’t vote, you can’t complain, can you?

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If you live in Florence, we can’t stress how important it is for you to vote for Steve Holt and Kaytrina P. Simmons. Unless, of course, you want four more years of being used and lied to.

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Florence District One Is Pivotal

Pictured above is District One in Florence. Note the size; while the region is certainly gerrymandered, it extends from Fairgrounds Road south to nearly the Tennessee River. It obviously covers a myriad of homes, businesses, and recreational areas. It's home to individuals from all walks of life.

Until almost four years ago, District One was served by Mr. Sam Pendleton whom we greatly admired. Even if we differed in opinion, we always knew Mr. Pendleton had the best interest of his district at heart. He was no "yes man."

After Mr. Pendleton retired, Dave Smith was elected. Even his campaign was based on dirty tricks as we've noted in this blog before. Once elected, Smith was very adept at throwing candy at parades and not much else. Instead of searching for answers to local problems, Smith created more, as with the tempest in a water bowl over the location of the new animal shelter.

It's time for a new direction, a fresh beginning. It's time for Kaytrina P. Simmons to step up to serve District One. If West Florence and parts of North Florence expect to see positive change, they have to elect Ms. Simmons on October 4th!

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I'm Prince and I approve Shoalanda's message!

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After Prince's last blog, two readers asked about his ethnicity. Prince had stated he was a beagle, while the readers thought he was a dachshund. We asked our Canine-American blogging friend, and he informed us he was of mixed heritage, what some would call a mutt, but he identified as a beagle. That's good enough for us.

Kaytrina P. Simmons/Missing Woman Found Dead

Look up at the top of the page. That’s right. That pretty lady up there is Ms. Kaytrina Simmons and she wants to represent you if you live in District 1 in Florence. Speaking as your canine adviser, I agree that Ms. Kaytrina is the one for the job.

But you say, Prince, isn’t Shoalanda getting money for her advertisement? Sure, but I’m not. Now I want you to think about something.

Remember four years ago when Dave Smith escorted the ex-husband of his opponent down to the TimesDaily office for a news conference. You know…the time ol’ Dave didn’t know what the man was going to say. Wink, wink? Now, tell me, do you have to be a border collie to know that ol’ Dave knew exactly what the man was going to say?

Or how about this? How about ol’ Dave making the new animal shelter a white v. black issue. Just the thing to unite Florence, right? Do you really want four more years of Dave Smith…or do you want a progressive and intelligent candidate who will serve ALL the residents of her district.

Nope, I’m no border collie; I’m just a beagle, but even I know what’s right for District 1. Her name is Kaytrina P. Simmons and she’s grrrreat!

(And if you vote for Dave Smith, I will biiiiite you!)

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The body found Thursday in Florence has been identified. We’re sure there is a great deal more to this story, but we hope all our readers will take a second tonight to say a prayer for this young woman’s family and friends.

“Lilly” Copeland Missing Since August 4th