[He announced last week that he is leaving in three weeks to take a private-sector job in New York for read more

[He announced last week that he is leaving in three weeks to take a private-sector job in New York for an employer whose identity he said he cannot yet reveal.] I've always been a dedicated public servant, ... This was something different for me. It wasn't just a question of money. It was a number of things I couldn't refuse.

We were able to maintain our current prices in spite of increases in materials and shipping costs, ... In addition, read more

We were able to maintain our current prices in spite of increases in materials and shipping costs, ... In addition, to meet the demand of strong sales, we were able to quickly increase capacity in our plants without affecting our margins.

This could potentially increase the gridlock in Collier, which is already bad, and negate the progress they've made in recent read more

This could potentially increase the gridlock in Collier, which is already bad, and negate the progress they've made in recent years.

The national news has people afraid they can't even go outside without a mask and a full body suit.

The national news has people afraid they can't even go outside without a mask and a full body suit.

This is the first time I have seen an entire state create task forces to reduce registration failure. I have read more

This is the first time I have seen an entire state create task forces to reduce registration failure. I have not seen such an improvement . . . as I have in Illinois.

He who sows courtesy reaps friendship, and he who plants kindness gathers love.

He who sows courtesy reaps friendship, and he who plants kindness gathers love.

I'm glad that by working together we were able to come up with a suitable location for her fund-raiser.

I'm glad that by working together we were able to come up with a suitable location for her fund-raiser.

If you think before you speak the other guy gets its joke in first.

If you think before you speak the other guy gets its joke in first.

It's my first feel for running in traffic. You have to get the feel for losing down force and play read more

It's my first feel for running in traffic. You have to get the feel for losing down force and play with that. Nothing at all has surprised me so far. We just have to learn to play in traffic.