The deal that Commissioner Fred Hawkins, Jr. helped craft with the landfill that brought AES coal ash in from Puerto Rico was a defining moment for me. Over the years I had reservations about whether or not the best interests of the citizens were being properly represented by Osceola County management and elected officials. The way that item was put on the agenda as a last minute rush eliminating any chance for citizen input erased any doubt I had that we were being let down by those who are suppose to represent our best interests.
I feel the quality of life in Osceola County has diminished since Fred Hawkins was elected as the District 5 Commissioner back in 2008. Which begs the question: Do we really want Fred Hawkins to have a run at the State? I myself say #HellNoHawkins2020!
Along the way, I'll share some of what I uncover that I find quite eye opening.
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A while back I was doing some internet searching and ran across a blog post on Fred Hawkins, his politics and his relationship with the waste industry. I thought I was reading current events but alas, it was dated back in 2008. I thought WOW.....some things never change.
As a part of this first post I direct you to that very blog which appears more than predictive in its reporting. The link I have provided includes all the articles where "Hawkins" was mentioned in that blog. One paragraph really hit home with me:
"We feel that it’s going to be real hard for Mr. Hawkins to “change” the current established system as he claims with all of these interested companies and individuals tugging at his ear or wallet. If most of this money is coming from these special interests, who will Mr. Hawkins ultimately be listening to? If nothing else it looks like the developer crowd is ready for someone to say "Yes We Can" as they plan their way into dumping more growth into an area that can not afford it. We say: Follow the money!"In my opinion, the above statement is spot-on.
It is up to YOU to decide the accuracy of information provided from the other blog. There are many legitimate news organizations indicated as as sources. Given the current state of Osceola County, well, you decide.
Again, Do we really want Fred Hawkins to have a run at the State? Again I say #HellNoHawkins2020!
Link: https://whoiswayne.blogspot.com/search?q=hawkins
