Why the PCB Election was a tremendous victory for the City Mike Jarman is not representing Ward 4 now because he defeated Cherie Crim. Mark Sheldon is not the new Mayor now because he defeated Josie Strange. To view it that way is to start the story in the middle. Instead, let’s start the story at the beginning. Mike Jarman … Read More
Open Letter to Mark Sheldon
Open Letter to Mark Sheldon “In questions of power, then, let no more be heard of confidence in man.” – Thomas Jefferson By Burnie Thompson 4-15-20 Dear Mark, I heard you on the radio expressing how much it bothers you when people question your motives as to why you’re running for mayor. “It’s one of those things I take personal,” … Read More
Local elected officials attended Joe Diffie event 12 days before he died
Local elected officials attended March 17 event with Joe Diffie By Burnie Thompson 3-30-20 PANAMA CITY BEACH – At least six local elected officials attended a private men’s event hosted by GAC Contractors March 17 featuring country music artist Joe Diffie. Diffie died Sunday of complications from Covid-19. He was hospitalized Thursday and confirmed that he had contracted coronavirus on … Read More
The Inquisition of PCB Clerk MJ Bossert
The Inquisition of PCB City Clerk MJ Bossert By Burnie Thompson March 29, 2020 PANAMA CITY BEACH – Like Joan of Arc, City Clerk Mary Jan Bossert was persecuted for heresy by sadistic men masquerading as virtuous leaders. The PCB City Council considers it heresy to provide public records as required by law. The Council conducted a virtual Inquisition at the … Read More
Whistleblower Lawsuit filed against City of Panama City Beach (AGAIN)
MJ Bossert filed a Whistleblower lawsuit tonight against the City of Panama City Beach. She alleges that Mayor Thomas and the City Council retaliated against her for providing public records to me.
Florida Mayor and his illegal deal with hotel developer to benefit his own business
FLORIDA MAYOR MAKES ILLEGAL DEAL WITH HOTEL DEVELOPER By Burnie Thompson, Jan. 27, 2020 AT ISSUE: PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL – Panama City Beach Mayor Mike Thomas and the City Council said it is illegal to consider traffic congestion when voting on any development in the state of Florida (at 27:40) after a resident suggested asking the developer to extend … Read More
Fraudulent Bid Opening in Panama City Beach
Missing $4,300 was hidden in $280K Capital Improvement Plan contract City Manager recommended the project during City Council meeting on May 12, 2016 Sealed bid was opened in private meeting on Nov. 30, 2016 ZHA, which had City Manager’s girlfriend as Project Manager, was awarded $280,775 Mayor, City Council and City Attorney said conflict of interest was OK ZHA recommended … Read More
Did City Councilman Hector Solis Violate FL Ethics Code?
Last night, I petitioned my local government for a redress of grievances, which is a right guaranteed by the First Amendment to the Constitution. I asked Panama City Beach Mayor Mike Thomas to investigate (and censure, if warranted) new City Councilman Hector Solis for libeling three citizens on Facebook (see the posts here) in an effort to intimidate them by … Read More
Topsy-Turvy Omerica
Topsy-Turvy Omerica By Burnie Thompson 12-1-15 Barack Obama has super powers. Only he could’ve convinced enough Americans that corruption and criminality emanating from the White House is just politics as usual. Only he could’ve convinced enough Americans that what used to be considered bizarre is now normal. Only he could’ve convinced enough Establishment Republicans in Congress to fund his every … Read More
7 Essential Liberty Books
Seven Essential Books for Your Liberty Library By Burnie Thompson 11-24-15 “The Law” by Frederic Bastiat The 19th century French philosopher discusses the selfish nature of mankind and the proper role of government: “The state is the great fiction by which everybody tries to live at the expense of everyone else.” The law, he argues, should protect private property and … Read More