Residents urge county to avoid utility-linked appointments after FPL ties raised
Speakers at the Escambia County public forum pressed the board to reconsider appointments they say are tied to Florida Power & Light and to prioritize locally rooted representatives; community members said recent alliances with utilities have eroded trust and urged greater transparency in economic development decisions.
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Residents at the public forum opened the evening by pressing the Board of County Commissioners to prioritize local representation over appointees with corporate ties.
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