Bill authorizing Drilling w/in 3 miles filed last night

[TreeFrog]

From what Rep. Coley keeps stating it seems like her solution to a budget shortfall is to basically eff over out of town business. Is this really the solution we are looking for? Basically if I'm reading this correctly she's saying that the sole purpose of this bill is to accept money for something we aren't going to allow. Why would Big Oil go for that and be pushing so hard to effectively donate $5 million dollars to the state?

Rep. Coley, exactly how stupid do you think your constituents are?

I think she's referring to the previous House bill. SR2622 is a new Senate bill. I've read it, it's specifically about selling mineral rights, not about authorizing a study.

 

[David Pleat]

Ms. Coley voed FOR the bill 1219, it included one million application fees not five and it did not guarantee any florida jobs or protect military. Now, after voting for an historic bill last session she is wanting to study the issue while suggesting the district is for it. You cannot profess an interest in protecting our environment and economy and military while voting to put it all at risk. How many times does Col. McClintock at Eglin have to tell our elected officials it will affect his mission? They are just posturing and stalling for time till they vote yes again.

 

[TreeFrog]

Have a look at this:

YouTube- Mark Pafford - Oil Drilling from the Military's perspective

 

[30A Skunkape]

Florida Audubon has been on the front lines on this issue, fighting for the good guys (feathered and otherwise) and preserving our coasts. If you want to support Audubon's lobbying efforts, and we will need lobbying, please consider chipping in some financial support. Follow the link! https://loon.audubon.org/payment/donate/FLAUDPOL.html

 

[Matt J]

I'm completely amazed that a State Senator who's district (in yellow) is almost nothing but coast line would support this in any way.

Note that the above graphic from the State Senate's website has a notation for SHORELINE!

 

[Matt J]

In case, for some reason, you are still not convinced this is a bad idea or that "we won't see them". Then check out the link below.

tallahassee.com | Tallahassee Florida Oil Drilling | Tallahassee Democrat

 

[GoodWitch58]

One Republican House Candidate Against Drilling...

State House hopeful Barker comes out against offshore drilling | hopeful, barker, house - News - Northwest Florida Daily News

Craig Barker, who is running for the District 4 state House seat, took a bold step Tuesday when he declared his unequivocal opposition to offshore drilling close to Florida’s coast.

Barker, who has resigned as Destin’s mayor to enter the race, separated himself from most local politicians by not hinging his opposition to what local military leaders might say in the future.

 

[GoodWitch58]

Another source for "No Drilling"Efforts

CIVIC Concern: The Push for New Oil Drilling Off Florida's Coast

The Push for New Oil Drilling Off Florida's Coast
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[scooterbug44]

State House hopeful Barker comes out against offshore drilling | hopeful, barker, house - News - Northwest Florida Daily News

Well that's one politician who hasn't been paid off and isn't suffering from cranial-rectal inversion!

 

[Matt J]

Well that's one politician who hasn't been paid off and isn't suffering from cranial-rectal inversion!

No, he's he mayor of Destin and understands that drilling would destroy Destin and its economy.