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Citizens ask Escambia commissioners to back UWF amid contested trustee confirmations; commissioners signal support
Summary
A grassroots group urged the Escambia County Commission to oppose confirmation of a governor—9s trustee nominee to the University of West Florida board; several commissioners said they would support a letter and consider bringing a draft to the board for formal action.
Members of a grassroots group called Save UWF told the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners on March 6 that they oppose confirmation of a gubernatorial appointee to the University of West Florida—9s board of trustees and asked the board to send a letter to the Florida Senate ethics committee.
"This is not what Pensacola and Escambia County is about. We are a welcoming place," said Marcia Lindstrom, who identified herself during public comment as part of Save UWF and described the group—9s petition and a March 18 town hall at the Studer Community Institute. Lindstrom urged the county…
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