Annually Milton has an event that places wreaths on the tombstones of veterans. This year the city council decided to sponsor 400 wreaths in honor of veterans.
The Milton City Council spent the first 40 minutes of its work session Thursday night debating the format of its meetings, including updates to public comment that will allow citizens to speak before any action item is voted on.
The Milton City Council voted 5-2 at a special meeting Thursday to hire Randy Jorgenson to be the interim city manager. Jorgenson retired from the city manager position in September after serving five years in the position.
What are the three most important characteristics of a city manager?
Marilyn Farrow, a first-term member of Milton’s City Council, asked that question of her Facebook followers. The top three responses: Honesty, integrity, and a spotless employment record.
The Florida Department of Transportation expects eventually to buy and tear down the Whittle Building to make room to expand U.S. Highway 90 through Milton, Santa Rosa County Commissioner Dave Piech reaffirmed Monday.
In the meantime, the county is preparing to lease the vacant, dilapidated former automobile dealership and records warehouse.
