Mayor Tom Truex, Davie, Florida

Podcast #16 - Mayor Tom Truex Discusses Disaster Preparedness in Davie, Florida

Fri, 27 Oct 2006 01:55:00 GMT

Earlier this year, the forecasters were predicting lots of hurricanes along the Florida Coast. Davie was preparing for for the worst. This interview between Davie's Public Information Officer, Braulio Rosa, and Mayor Tom Truex took place shortly after Hurricane Ernesto proved to be all wind, with little punch. The Mayor discusses hurricane preparedness strategy and disaster preparednes in general.

Podcast #15 - Mayor Truex Discusses Affordable Housing

Thu, 29 Jun 2006 00:58:29 GMT

Mayor Truex discusses affordable Housing in general, but more particularly in Davie, along the US 441 Corridor. This podcast was recorded as part of an interview by Davie Public Information Officer, Braulio Rosa. (Recorded outside of www.Davie.TV's podcast "Studio 1"--Sorry about the sound quality.)

Podcast #14 - The (so-called) Separation of Church and State

Mon, 20 Mar 2006 03:32:49 GMT

Mayor Tom Truex discusses the concept of a separation of Church and State; and why an idea with so little foundation in history and the law has gained such a devoted following among politicians.

Podcast #13.4 - Part 5 in a Series on Residential Density and the State Road 7 / U.S. 441 Corridor.

Thu, 23 Feb 2006 03:08:52 GMT

This is the final part in this series. Mayor Tom Truex focuses on the problems of affordable housing; fiscal impact; and the lack of direct coordination with the Regional Activity Center (RAC) planning. Also a brief recap on this entire series.

Podcast #13.3 - Part 4 in a Series of Podcasts relating to residential density and the State Road 7 / U.S. 441 Corridor

Mon, 20 Feb 2006 23:00:50 GMT

Mayor Truex discusses residential density and the State Road 7 / U.S. 441 Corridor. This Podcast discusses how we could implement the "Transfer of Development Rights" (TDR), in order to permenantly preserve open space in Davie.

Podcast #13.2 - Part 3 in a Series of Podcasts relating to residential density and the State Road 7 / U.S. 441 Corridor

Mon, 20 Feb 2006 03:40:12 GMT

Mayor Truex discusses residential density and the State Road 7 / U.S. 441 Corridor. This Podcast discusses some of the consequences of increasing residential density, including "density creep." Mayor Truex also starts the discussion on how we could use the "Transfer of Development Rights" (TDR) in Davie.

Podcast #13.1 - Part 2 in a Series of Podcasts relating to residential density and the State Road 7 / U.S. 441 Corridor

Fri, 17 Feb 2006 05:56:41 GMT

Mayor Truex discusses residential density and the State Road 7 / U.S. 441 Corridor. This podcast continues the discussion of the implementation of traditional planning techniques which have brought us to the brink of ruining our quality of life in South Florida.

Podcast #13 - Part 1 in a Series of Podcasts relating to residential density and the State Road 7 / U.S. 441 Corridor

Thu, 16 Feb 2006 23:48:20 GMT

Mayor Tom Truex discusses residential density and the State Road 7 / U.S. 441 Corridor. This podcast is the first part of the introduction, and covers some of the assumptions which have lead us to the brink of ruining our quality of life in South Florida. The Mayor suggests a radical new way of thinking to make development benefit the community, rather than the other way around.

Podcast #12 - Review of Town Council Meeting on 2-1-2006

Thu, 08 Feb 2006 23:00:49 GMT

Mayor Tom Truex discusses items discussed at the Town Council Meeting on February 1, 2006.

Podcast #11.1 - Miami Herald Editorial wildly off base--Davie Procedures for selecting vendors and contractors were NOT sound.

Mon, 06 Feb 2006 03:38:47 GMT

The Miami Herald Editorial Board is right a lot of the time. Their recent editorial, "Kovanes Debacle Shows Need for Change" (1-21-2006) is, however, not such a case. Their claim that "Davie's procedures for selecting vendors and contractors is sound," is just plain crazy talk. What happened in Davie--allegedly the theft of about half a million dollars in a goofy plan--couldn't have happened absent some servious flaws in the system.

The first step in fixing the problem is in recognizing that one exists. Fixing the problem is a top priority for me.

Podcast #11 - Equal Opportunity

Tue, 31 Jan 2006 03:26:32 GMT

Mayor Tom Truex explains his views on equal opportunity in the Town of Davie. Why it's important for the Town Council to set a better example in the future.

Podcast #10.1 - Mayor Tom Truex diss'es "Piggyback Bids"

Wed, 25 Jan 2006 22:04:42 GMT

Mayor Tom Truex diss'es (as is disrespects, NOT discusses) the practice of "piggyback" bidding. How and why it is a practice ripe for all sorts of abuses. See also a 2001 issue of the Underground Comix (http://davie.tv/DavTV/docts/ddr-22B.pdf) from the Radical News Netwurk to have the the so-called Piggyback Bid Process explained in layman's terms through the comical use of cartoon characters

Podcast #10 - Mayor Tom Truex Reviews the January 18, 2006 Town Council Meeting.

Mon, 23 Jan 2006 23:45:54 GMT

Mayor Tom Truex reviews the last Davie Town Council meeting, including special discussion of a "Piggy Back Bid" which was rejected? ...A sign of things to come???

Podcast #9 - Mayor Truex dicusses local governments & the environment

Sat, 14 Jan 2006 04:48:41 GMT

Mayor Truex discusses how local Government can and should play a role in protecting our environment. Municipal government has some choices which will affect the long term health of where we live.

Podcast #8.1 - Mayor Truex explains "Qualifying" for an elected office.

Wed, 11 Jan 2006 22:54:26 GMT

Mayor Truex explains what it means to "Qualify" for an elected office (hint: it doesn't prove you are qualified for anything). The second part of the podcast was recorded later, the day after no one else "qualified" to run against Mayor Truex by the deadline.

Podcast #8 - Mayor Truex reviews the Town Council Meeting of January 4, 2006

Sat, 07 Jan 2006 19:32:23 GMT

Review of Town Council Meeting: Home Occupational Licences; Airport/Transportation Boar; Ordinance: Hobby Farm/fence variances; Vacation of Right of Way, in County Park; CRA Appointment; Firms to review bid and procurement process

Podcast #7.1 - The Mayor's Predictions for 2006, continued

Sun, 01 Jan 2006 22:06:13 GMT

Mayor Tom Truex finishes up his predictions for 2006. Includes remarks on affordable housing and the elections. This podcast is the second of two parts.

Podcast #7 - The Mayor's Predictions for 2006

Sat, 31 Dec 2005 20:05:11 GMT

Mayor Tom Truex makes a few predictions for 2006. Ok, well, some of them are just stating things that are known to be scheduled, and some are just stating the obvious. But here they are anyway. This podcast is part 1 of 2 parts.

Podcast #6.1 - Why the "Pd.Pol.Ad." Disclaimer on these Podcasts??

Mon, 26 Dec 2005 17:43:28 GMT

Mayor Tom Truex discusses his reason for putting "Pd. Pol. Ad." on these podcasts; and the importance of following the spirit of the law as well as the letter of the law.

Podcast #6 - Diversity, “Policy 4” and the holiday season

Sat, 24 Dec 2005 08:15:11 GMT

Diversity, “Policy 4” and the holiday season. Mayor Truex' wishes for a happy "holiday(s)," and a few words about not being too easily annoyed.

Podcast #5 -- Highlights of the upcoming Town Council Meeting on December 21, 2005

Mon, 19 Dec 2005 02:40:55 GMT

Mayor Tom Truex discusses some of the highlights of the upcoming Davie Town Council Meeting on December 21.2005.

Podcast #4 -- The importance of character in public office

Wed, 14 Dec 2005 06:50:28 GMT

Mayor Tom Truex discusses the importance of character in public officials, and the meaning of "public service."

Podcast #3 -- The role of businesses in Davie.

Tue, 13 Dec 2005 04:43:32 GMT

Mayor Tom Truex discusses the role of businesses--both large and small--in the Town of Davie.

Podcast #2 -- Mayor Tom Truex talks about building standards and development

Mon, 12 Dec 2005 22:59:16 GMT

Mayor Tom Truex talks about standards for development; including some specific examples.

Podcast #1 -- Introduction: first in a series of 3 minute podcasts by Mayor Tom Truex

Mon, 12 Dec 2005 21:32:07 GMT

Introduction: First in a series of 3 minute (or less) periodic podcasts by Mayor Tom Truex of Davie Florida. This podcast sets out some of the basic elements of and reasons for the podcast series. Why "90 second podcasts???" (listen and find out)