Remarks by Dave Eggers
526 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 1 of 22
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“Okay, we're going to go ahead and get started. And first of all, I wanted to welcome everybody here. We've got some good looking people over there in the audience. We're looking forward to celebrating some awards today. Also, good looking people here to staff and others that are here today. So look forward to working with you. And before we get started with the invocation, I wanted to thank Deputy Mike Winnick, Deputy Kevin McSweeney, two Boston Red Sox fans who finished below the Rays at the end of the season. Just saying. Now, that's at the risk of when the playoffs come, they might come…”
Board of County Commissioners · Sep 24, 2026
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“So just in case I wasn't clear, the deputies that I was mentioning were avid Red Sox fans, and we've been going back and forth all year.”
Board of County Commissioners · Sep 24, 2026
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“Two of the three. Two of the three, okay.”
Board of County Commissioners · Sep 24, 2026
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“Did you get the accent? See where he's from. But anyway, we'll see how things develop over the next few weeks. All right. We have a really exciting day today to award some folks for doing amazing, amazing work in our community. So today we honor the recipients of the 2026 Pinellas County Fire Professional of the Year Awards. The awards are given to those who go above and beyond the call of duty when providing professional fire services to our community and to the members of the fire service. I would like to play a brief video that gives you a description of the type of work that is performed…”
Board of County Commissioners · Sep 24, 2026
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“Each of the groups, we're going to talk individually. We'll present the award. you'll present a check, and then we'll take some pictures with the commission, and then if they're family members or colleagues that they'd like to have a separate picture, we'll do that as well, and then we'll move on to the second and the third, okay? So we'll do that in order. So first of all, I'd like to call up Kenneth Smith, Public Safety Telecommunicator Lead with Pinellas County Region 911.”
Board of County Commissioners · Sep 24, 2026
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“Lead telecommunicator Kenneth Smith is known for his skill, leadership, and commitment to public safety. He stays calm under pressure, pays close attention to detail, and is always willing to help and guide his coworkers. And if you had a chance to meet his coworkers, many of them, just like this young man, they're all first-rate people that do great work. Whether handling a complex emergency, supporting crews in the field, or helping a caller through a difficult moment, Ken can be counted on to get the job done. His dedication to his team, first responders, and the citizens of Pinellas…”
Board of County Commissioners · Sep 24, 2026
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“Good grief. Again, thank you. Thank you, my friend. All right, see if I mess this one up too. All right, next I'd like to call Zachary Tarameh with the Pinellas Park Fire Department up here, please. Come on up. Zachary Terrameri is known for his dedication to training, leadership, and helping others grow. He serves as a field training officer, new hire instructor, CPR program lead, CME instructor, and acting lieutenant with Pinellas Park Fire Department. From a new employee's first days on the ongoing training of experienced providers, Zach plays an important role in preparing his team to…”
Board of County Commissioners · Sep 24, 2026
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“Finally, I'd like to call up the Special Operations Professional Team with Pinellas Suncoast Fire and Rescue. That would be Firefighter Paramedic Mary Miller, Lieutenant Joshua Coley, Firefighter Paramedic Christopher Hussain, and Firefighter Paramedic Garrett Lunn, and the Fire Chief. Fire Chief still here? Come on up, Fire Chief. Good to have all of you here.”
Board of County Commissioners · Sep 24, 2026
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“This team showed great teamwork, skill, and courage during a water rescue near Three Rooker Island. In dangerous weather, with strong winds, heavy rain, lightning, and rough seas, the crew worked together to rescue 10 stranded people, including several young children after the boat capsized. Their focus, communication, and commitment to keeping others safe are a true example of special operations at their best. and why they have been chosen the 2026 Special Operations Professionals of the Year. Again, I'd like to thank each one of you for everything you do for all of us every single day. Your…”
Board of County Commissioners · Sep 24, 2026
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“Great. Picture time. Just get in the middle here. Wait a minute. Hold on. Before we do that, somebody would like to say a few words on your team's behalf.”
Board of County Commissioners · Sep 24, 2026
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“I know the fire chief's here, but Lieutenant.”
Board of County Commissioners · Sep 24, 2026
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“And again, Yariel, thank you and your company for continuing to support this effort year in and year out. Thank you. Okay. So we are going to go on to item two, which is our National Fire Prevention Week proclamation. It's kind of nice that we have some firefighters in the room. And so I'd like to ask Pinellas Suncoast Fire and Rescue District Chief to come back up, if you can, Chief Grimes, and then Brett Schlatterer, the Director of EMS and Fire Administration. Come on up and join me again.”
Board of County Commissioners · Sep 24, 2026
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“They will be accepting the Fire Prevention Proclamation. Pinellas County is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all who live and work in and visit our community. Fires continue to pose a significant threat to lives, property, and the environment, making fire prevention education and preparedness essential to protecting our community. Fire Prevention Week, observed annually, serves as a crucial reminder of the importance of fire safety. The 2026 Fire Prevention Week campaign is, this is a mouthful, but here we go. Charge into fire safety. Safe charging is a superpower.…”
Board of County Commissioners · Sep 24, 2026
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“Thank you, guys. Thank you again. And for all the award winners, thank you for being here and your families and your colleagues. It's great to have you here today. And congratulations to everybody. Thanks. And I was told that Jeff Atkinson's birthday was yesterday, so something like 5-5 or something or other. But happy birthday, this guy right up front, front and center. So happy birthday to you, young man. Now, I wouldn't have known that without the knowledge from your colleagues. All right. We're gonna go on to citizens to be heard. And first up will be Vivian Haken, H-A-I-C-K-E-N, Haken…”
Board of County Commissioners · Sep 24, 2026
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“Okay, thank you for that. And let me see. Okay, I'll check back at the end and see if she's there. Shakina Reese. Hi, welcome.”
Board of County Commissioners · Sep 24, 2026
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“Thanks, Shagaina. Appreciate your being here. Okay. Greg Gardner.”
Board of County Commissioners · Sep 24, 2026
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“Thank you, Greg. Appreciate it. John, I'm going to say your name wrong. I apologize. Lisione?”
Board of County Commissioners · Sep 24, 2026
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“You can leave them with the lady there, please. And thank you for being here. Thank you very much to all. Okay, David Ballard Geddes, Jr.?”
Board of County Commissioners · Sep 24, 2026
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“Thanks. Appreciate it. Michael Atterd? Atterd?”
Board of County Commissioners · Sep 24, 2026
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“Thank you. I'm going to go back to either Vivian Haken or Jim Shumate or either one of them online.”
Board of County Commissioners · Sep 24, 2026
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“Okay. I think that's all I had. Nothing else over there, right?”
Board of County Commissioners · Sep 24, 2026
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“Yep. Thank you. Okay. We are moving on to the consent agenda. Do we have anybody that wants to pull anything or do we have a motion? Motion by Commissioner Wicke, second by Commissioner Flowers. All in favor, say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Okay, motion carries unanimously. On to item 14.”
Board of County Commissioners · Sep 24, 2026
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“we've we've tracked and we've used as a part of our bidding process uh... not just at the airport but in all of our contracts that we go out to find out about different companies that they'll be using a subcontractors and what their background is so”
Board of County Commissioners · Sep 24, 2026
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“Okay. So is this time sensitive or can we look at this at the next meeting and let you guys have time to do your due diligence?”
Board of County Commissioners · Sep 24, 2026
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“All right. Mr. Chair. Yeah, Commissioner Flowers.”
Board of County Commissioners · Sep 24, 2026