Columns : Slats Murphy - Jun 12, 2005
Sentinel continues to fail in its role as area's major news provider
Seminole County residents who rely upon the Orlando Sentinel to keep informed about local governmental action will find much is not being reported.

Columns : Slats Murphy - Jun 5, 2005
School Board reflects political climate of our times
The actions of the Seminole County School Board action seem a proper reflection of the political climate in which they operate, and which we have created.

Columns : Slats Murphy - May 28, 2005
Commissioner Carey's consistent contradictions continue
Evidently, County Commissioner Brenda Carey no longer believes in the words she espoused to help become elected. Consider her comments and performance at last week's commission meeting, during discussion of the one-cent increase on motor fuel.

Columns : Slats Murphy - May 22, 2005
Has the honeymoon already ended for new-found relationship?
Seminole county and its cities held their initial Joint Advisory Committee meeting last week amid an initial sense of giddiness and optimism.  It started out as quite a love fest, but even before it was over a scant few hours later, the relationship showed signs of strain. 

Columns : Slats Murphy - May 15, 2005
School superintendent takes his song-and-dance routine on the road
An interesting study in human nature will take place this Monday night at Sabal Point Elementary School.  That's when Seminole School Superintendent Bill "Bojangles" Vogel will perform his song-and-dance routine for parents and families in the Sabal Point community.

Columns : Slats Murphy - Apr 30, 2005
A little good, lots of bad, and a whole heaping of ugly
Several days ago we took a first look at the School Board meeting of April 26, during which the Board officially adopted its Z2 high school rezoning plan.  Today, we focus on some of the specific people and personalities involved in the rendering of that decision.

Columns : Slats Murphy - Apr 27, 2005
Initial thoughts from this week's School Board rezoning meeting
This past Tuesday night's School Board meeting provoked numerous thoughts and observations.  Today we offer some initial general impressions; this weekend, we will focus on the specific personalities involved.

Columns : Slats Murphy - Apr 23, 2005
The last stand: Tuesday night marks likely end to high school rezoning issue
Affected parents and the rest of us have two choices regarding this Tuesday night's School Board meeting:  we can hold the Board accountable through our presence, or we can give up our rights by failing to exercise our responsibilities.

Columns : Slats Murphy - Apr 17, 2005
2006 School Board elections may be bellweather of future trends
Seminole County Democrats vow to unseat incumbent Republican School Board members in the 2006 elections.  Several factors will determine their chances of success.