Remarks by Isabelle J. McDonald
222 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 2 of 9
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“Can y'all play the tape back for me? Because you asked her to find out how much it would cost. That was part of it. That's the same thing. You didn't say that, though. Let's not debate that, because you didn't say that.”
City Commission · Sep 22, 2026
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“Anybody going to tell them what the difference is? Because I'm telling them that he's not hearing me.”
City Commission · Sep 22, 2026
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“Yes, I do. So I would like for us to use for a future agenda item with regards to reviewing upcoming revenue. Let me reword that. we need to have an automatic calculation in place for the increase of city revenues. Especially, I'll preface that by saying there's been like 10, 15 years when we haven't had an increase in the revenues that are coming in. And I don't know what budget can survive by not having increases already built in to... sustain their livelihood. So an automatic calculation for increase in our incoming revenues.”
City Commission · Sep 22, 2026
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“Because the contracts all have different dates, but we need to automatically know that there's going to be an increase for that renewal of that contract. We can't keep. Okay, I see what you're saying.”
City Commission · Sep 22, 2026
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“Can I make it real plain for you? Don't your bills at the house go up every year? Your bills at the house go up every year. Every year, yeah.”
City Commission · Sep 22, 2026
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“I'm just, I'm glad to be in the position that I'm in and I want to thank all of you for coming out and participating in the meeting such as you have. I'm always encouraging our citizens to come out and get involved because we have a lot on our plates. AND I HAVE COMPLETELY NEGLECTED MY PERSONAL AFFAIRS TO DO WHAT I DO FOR THE CITY OF POHOKE. I'M NOT SAYING THAT I REGRET IT BECAUSE I ACCEPTED THE CHALLENGE WHEN I WAS ASKED TO APPLY FOR THIS SEAT. We all gotta do our parts though. Let's all come out and get involved and let's do what we need to do to progress Pahokee. That's what I'm about.…”
City Commission · Sep 22, 2026
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“Oh yes, and the program is free. And you can leave $3.99. That's good to know.”
City Commission · Sep 8, 2026
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“Thank you so much. That's really good information to know. Real quick, IT, can you check the sound? I'm being told that there is no sound. He's working on it. Okay.”
City Commission · Sep 8, 2026
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“And is the October 22nd class going to be at Bridges?”
City Commission · Sep 8, 2026
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“All right. Thank you so much for that information. I'll certainly be circulating the information to our community.”
City Commission · Sep 8, 2026
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“I'm glad you said that because I say it all the time. Maybe if they hear from somebody else, they'll take that.”
City Commission · Sep 8, 2026
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Not quoted here: it may name a member of the public. Hear it at the meeting.
City Commission · Sep 8, 2026
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“Okay, so even though we're a little bit past due, we're looking pretty good as far as being able to wrap it up.”
City Commission · Sep 8, 2026
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“So those contingencies would be provided to the state offices so that they'll know that we are aware of whatever deficiencies there are, so we are making those adjustments as needed.”
City Commission · Sep 8, 2026
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“OK, I do appreciate the report that you have provided. And in all fairness, hopefully we can have some of those things that have been obstacles for us not be obstacles for us going forward. And we do expect to have those contingencies in place so that we don't have to keep doing the same thing every audit season. Any other questions?”
City Commission · Sep 8, 2026
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“of audit to do so that will help help the city of pohokia tremendously your point is well taken any other um no thank you thank you mr hodge thank you so much absolutely thank you thank you all right i'm looking forward to getting this wrapped up okay um next we have uh consent agenda items um august 25th 2026 city commission meeting minutes And the September 2nd. And, I'm sorry, and the September 2nd, 2026 City Commission Budget Workshop Minutes. Do I hear a motion?”
City Commission · Sep 8, 2026
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“It has been properly moved and seconded regarding our consent agenda items, August 25th, 2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes, as well as the September 2nd, City Commission Budget Workshop Minutes. What do I hear?”
City Commission · Sep 8, 2026
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“Yes. Okay, next we have Old Business, if there is any.”
City Commission · Sep 8, 2026
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“And we'll move on to our public hearings and or ordinances. First, we have Resolution 2026-57, which is our millage rate.”
City Commission · Sep 8, 2026
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“City Manager, can you give us explanation?”
City Commission · Sep 8, 2026
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“Okay, you have heard the reading of Resolution 2026-2027. 57 read into record by our city attorney and properly explained by our city manager. I move that we accept. I'm sorry, go ahead.”
City Commission · Sep 8, 2026
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“Yes. Do we have any in the public that are here to address this resolution?”
City Commission · Sep 8, 2026
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“Okay, you have heard the explanation provided by the city manager.”
City Commission · Sep 8, 2026
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“Okay, we'll have it this time. Any comments from the public? Okay, hearing none. Any questions?”
City Commission · Sep 8, 2026
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“Okay, it has been properly moved and second by Commissioner Scott and second by Commissioner McPherson. Do we have any questions at this time? Roll call, Madam Clerk.”
City Commission · Sep 8, 2026