September 4, 2007                                                                                 

Senator Dockery Works with Colt Creek Planning Committee

Lakeland – This afternoon, Senator Paula Dockery along with other members of the Colt Creek State Park advisory council will meet with the public to discuss the progress of the proposed land management plan for the Colt Creek State Park.

Public Meetings were held earlier this year by the Colt Creek State Park advisory council which yielded information from citizens that helped shape the landscape of Florida’s newest park.  Since the grand opening, Colt Creek State Park has seen over 8,000 visitors and had numerous volunteers helping to clear trails and assisting with the general upkeep of the park. 

The purpose of tonight’s meeting is to present the adopted proposals, to unveil and review the current plan for development and to take comments from citizens on the parks progress.  The completion of Colt Creek State Park is a multiyear process and it’s vital to have input from the public along the way.  Citizens interested in obtaining a copy of the management prospectus can do so by contacting Colt Creek State Park at (863) 815-6758.

The Colt Creek State Park Advisory Group will also meet on Wednesday, September 5, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. to discuss the latest proposals of the park.  The public is invited and encouraged to attend.  This meeting will take place at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s regional office on Drane Field Road.

Senator Paula Dockery represents the 15^th District of the Florida Senate which consists of parts of Polk, Hernando, Osceola, Sumter and Lake Counties. 

Important Documents for Review from the Senator

JULY – AUGUST E-Newsletter.pdf

The Legislature convened for a Special Session on property tax reform from June 11-14.

We passed a statutory provision that will provide immediate relief to all categories of property tax payers, as well as a constitutional amendment introducing a new super homestead exemption that will be on the ballot on January 29, 2008, during the Presidential Primary. Voters will decide whether to add the new super homestead exemption while keeping the option of Save Our Homes for those who are currently protected under that exemption.

More detailed information on this property tax reform legislation is listed below.

Property Tax Information.pdf

Interested in serving on a State of Florida board, panel, or council?

Attached herewith is information regarding vacancies that will be available on several of these boards, panels, and councils within the Senate President’s Appointment office.  Should you find a position of interest, please complete the attached information and forward to:

Office of the Senate President

Board and Commission Appointments

404 South Monroe Street

Suite 409 Capitol
Tallahassee FL 32399-1100
Phone: (850) 487-5229
Fax: (850) 487-5844

Both application and background investigation waiver must be notarized before submitting them to the Senate President’s Appointment Office.

Please let me know of your interest and application submission. Should you have any questions or require assistance with the application process, please feel free to contact Richard Roy at (863) 413-2900 or . Thank you for your willingness to serve the State of Florida.

SENATE – Appointments Applications Packet.pdf

Appointments by the President of the Florida Senate.doc

Interested in serving on a State of Florida board, panel, or council? Attached herewith is information regarding vacancies that will be available on several of these boards, panels, and councils within the Governor’s Appointment office.  Should you find a position of interest, please complete the attached questionnaire and forward to:

Governor’s Appointment Office

LL10 The Capitol
Tallahassee FL 32399-0001
Phone: (850) 488-2183
Fax: (850) 921-0733

Please let me know of your interest and application submission. Should you have any questions or require assistance with the application process, please feel free to contact Richard Roy at (863) 413-2900 or . Thank you for your interest in serving the State of Florida.

Appointment- Questionnaire- GOV.pdf

Boards & Appointments 8-2007.doc