Milton elects 3 new council members; Salter gets fifth term
MILTON — The Milton City Council will have three new members.
Voters elected Peggi Smith, Mary Ellen Johnson, Jeff Snow and Casey Powell, according to unofficial election results.
Johnson, who ch…
'It would be disrespectful if I didn't': Milton voters cast ballots
MILTON — Today is the last day to vote in this year's election. Despite chilly, rainy weather, voters left Milton City Hall, the precinct 8 voting location, bearing "I voted" stickers.
Ladawnya Hym…
Jay website gets upgrade
JAY — This rural community’s website has received an upgrade.
The site, www.townofjayfl.com, now features an online calendar, more information on town government and a listing of local businesses a…
Mayor decries ‘black hearted politics’
MILTON —As the municipal election draws closer, the race is heating up, not just between the candidates' campaigns.
For instance, posts expressing support for certain Milton City Council candidate…
City attorney: councilman acted in good faith
MILTON — The city’s attorney and Councilman Jimmy Messick’s wife are challenging an ethics complaint filed against Messick just before the Nov. 8 election.
Gary Pruitt filed the complaint contendin…
City: Messick sought advice to avoid conflict of interest
MILTON — An anonymous source mailed numerous residents copies of an ethics complaint recently filed against Milton City Councilman Jimmy Messick.
Now, a city spokesperson says the city wants to set…
Lewis wants to continue sharing expertise for Milton
Editor’s Note: The Santa Rosa Press Gazette will feature Milton City Council candidates running in the Nov. 8 election. We continue this multi-part series with current councilmember R.L. Lewis, who s…
Ethics complaint filed against councilman
MILTON — Businessman Gary Pruitt contends City Councilman Jimmy Messick used his position for personal gain.
To that end, Pruitt has filed an ethics complaint with the state’s Commission on Ethics …
Tax collector returns unspent revenue
MILTON — Every year since taking the office of tax collector in 2009, Stan Colie Nichols has given back unspent revenue to various Santa Rosa agencies and taxing authorities.
This year, Nichols gav…
Martin: Milton needs more high-paying jobs
Editor’s Note: The Santa Rosa Press Gazette will feature Milton City Council candidates running in the Nov. 8 election. We continue this multi-part series with Henry G. Martin, who is running against…
















