How Fort Lauderdale Could Make Millions!

SEPT. 5, 2009 — Fort Lauderdale environmental activist Vicki Eckels says the city should seriously consider creating a city-run electric utility. Why should FPL executives and stockholders keep the millions in profits when they could go into city coffers? The issue is time-critical because FPL's 30-year franchise agreement is up for renewal in October. The city's Utility Advisory Committee has recommended that the city hire a consultant to provide an objective analysis of municipalization, but the City Commission has failed to act. Email Vicki (the owner of a solar-powered home) at veeckels (a) gmail.com.

ALSO SEE: "Out-of-towners with links to FPL donating to Lauderdale candidates" http://www.fortlauderdaleobserver.com

[Video by Ray Dettmann. Edited/Posted by Cal Deal.]

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[DogsnDogs]

It does sound logical. If the City has advisory boards, why do the Commissioners and the Manager never pay any attention to them, instead of blowing them off?

Is it too much to ask of our Mayor and Commissioners to rely on expertise other than the Manager's group of unqualified staffers?

[2000brighterhorizon]

I agree Great Video