FIVE MYTHS ABOUT FLORIDA GOVERNOR RICK scott DISPELLED
Among the recent staff tweaks, scott now intends to meet with the editorial boards of every daily newspaper in the state, where initially it was stated he would sit down with just 12.
“Rick scott is operating his plane at the state taxpayers’ expense” is now “Rick scott is receiving a salary, special health-care benefits and operating his plane, all at the taxpayers’ expense.”
Myth: Rick scott doesn’t believe in open government
Currently, the pension is 87 percent funded and dropping.
His background is what inspires him every day to turn the state around.
No deadline was given for when the final list would be set or how exactly the list would be used.
Below is the new myth list, still in draft form, followed by the earlier draft.
This is because of Gov. Scott’s tax cuts, actions to streamline state government and initial steps to return state government to its core functions and grow private-sector jobs.
The new myths being debunked are “Rick scott doesn’t care about state workers” and “Rick scott is blindly cutting the budget.”
Also used outcome-based budgeting to create efficiency throughout government.
He kept his promise by balancing the budget without tax increases.
Meanwhile, two additional items bring the list of myths to Scott’s favorite number: seven.
Gov. scott covers all costs associated with the operation of his jet out of his own pocket — at no cost to the state. This includes fuel, operation, maintenance and storage costs. It is also important to note that Gov. scott does not accept a salary from the state, with the exception of one penny each month to keep him on the state payroll.
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