Embattled Fire Chief Put On Admin Leave After Firing Whistleblower
Valparaiso put Fire Chief David Lanier on leave as they investigate the controversial termination of a whistleblower who accused the chief of using a racial slur.
Fallout From Allegations Palpable at Fire Department Life Saving Ceremony
At Monday’s Valparaiso Commission meeting, firefighters Marquis Johnson, Josh Osmialowski, and Larry Hudson received life-saving awards for reviving a person who was electrocuted on Bayshore Drive. The recognition came amid tensions from an earlier dispute involving Fire Chief David Lanier, who was suspended over allegations of racial slurs, and Hudson, one of the firefighters who filed the complaint. The July 30 rescue involved using an AED to restart the victim’s heart before transporting them to the hospital.
OPINION – Merging Valparaiso, Bluewater Bay, and Niceville is a Win for Our Future
Valparaiso is in financial trouble, and they can NOT continue to tax their way out of it.
With Tentative Plan, Valparaiso Will Avoid Fire Department Financial Crisis
Valparaiso and Niceville may have a crucial deal on fire protection, but can Valparaiso’s plan to stand on its own two feet with a new fire department succeed?
Budget Crisis In Valparaiso: City Risks Losing Professional Fire Department
Valparaiso’s fire services are on the line as budget woes force the city to consider drastic measures—will they find a solution before time runs out?
Does Your Vote Matter in Valparaiso? Republican Activist Says No After THIS Decision By Commission.
After 15 months’ effort – a referendum and more than 500 petitions, a Republican activist in Valparaiso Fl says the City Government’s decision flouts the ballot box.
VOTE 2024: Chickens in Valparaiso, Republicans on the ballot in March
Nikki Haley exits the Republican Primary, paving the way for Donald Trump as the sole contender, yet Florida’s Presidential Primary Election persists on March 19th. Meanwhile, Valparaiso residents find themselves at the polls, not for presidential candidates, but to decide on a non-binding referendum regarding the contentious issue of allowing chickens within city limits.
Chickens on the ballot in 2024? One Valparaiso Commissioner Offers a Plan
two commissioners voiced support for a non-binding referendum that would allow city residents to vote on whether or not they would like to change the current ordinance and allow for hens in yards.
