Thanks again to everyone!

I just wanted to say THANKS again to everyone who helped me with my campaign.  I could not have done it without you.  I look forward to representing District 3 as well as the city of Pensacola.  I hope we can continue the progress we have made over the past two years.

Pensacola Community Initiative Program grants available

Neighborhood Associations make sure you have a plan and submit an application for these grant funds.  This is a great opportunity to improve your neighborhood.   As the next City Council representative for District 3 I would love to help with any applications for the PCIP grants.  District 3 associations, let me know if you would like me to meet with you about applying and we can schedule something.  My current email is andy@voteterhaar.com or you can contact me on my cell phone: 850-393-6014.

From Pensacola Digest:

Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward announced today the opening of the 2012 Pensacola Community Initiative Program (PCIP) grant cycle.

PCIP provides the City of Pensacola’s organized neighborhood groups with the opportunity to apply for up to $10,000 in matching grant funding for neighborhood improvement projects. Neighborhood groups must match the dollars with cash, in-kind donations, or sweat equity.

“This is a great opportunity for citizens to get involved, bring their ideas forward, and help direct the dollars we’re investing in our neighborhoods,” said Mayor Hayward. “To compete with other cities for jobs and talent, we must ensure our neighborhoods are clean, safe, and attractive, and PCIP allows us to make targeted investments while engaging citizens and getting the most out of every dollar.”

Improvement projects on both public and association-owned property are eligible, as well as programmatic activities. Past selected projects include entryway signage, landscaping, decorative lighting, and cultural/historical programs.

A workshop for all potential applicants will be held on Thursday, September 6. The workshop will begin at 5:30 PM in the Hagler/Mason Conference Room on the second floor of City Hall, located at 222 West Main Street. Neighborhood groups interested in applying for grant funds are encouraged to have a representative attend this workshop, where the program and application process will be covered in detail.

A total of $50,000 is available in this year’s grant cycle. More information, including an online application, is available at cityofpensacola.com/PCIP. Applications are due by October 9, 2012.

 http://www.pensacoladigest.com/2012/08/pensacola-community-initiative-program-grants-available/

Bringing solutions to Pensacola

Over the next ten weeks I will be looking at many of the different issues facing Pensacola.  I hope to raise issues that are important to District 3 as well as the city as a whole.  I will also be coming up with what I believe are real solutions that I can begin to try and implement if I am elected.  The first issue will be the replacement of Fire Station #3.  I believe this is the most pressing item of concern in District 3.

Volunteer get together a success

Thank you to all who could make it to my Campaign Volunteer get together last night.  I look forward to working along side you.  For those of you who could not make it, could you please email me your email address so I can add them to my volunteer list.  Thank You again.

This makes me sad and angry at the same time

With football season just around the (Toomer's) corner, I can't help but be excited.  I am also sad to know that with every Auburn fooball win, rolling Toomer's corner will never be the same.  Luckily my wife Felicia and I were able to take our 8 year old daughter Bailey to see the Toomer Oaks before they died.  Bailey has said that she wants to go to Auburn.  I hope she does and that the new trees are health, so she can experience Toomer's the way so many Auburn fans have in the past.

http://www.pnj.com/viewart/20120821/SPORTS/308200023/Auburn-looks-replace-poisoned-trees?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|FRONTPAGE|s

Frank Hardy Sr.'s pictures tell the story of Pensacola's history

I love looking at old pictures of Pensacola.

http://www.pnj.com/article/20120819/LIFE/308190037/frank-hardy-sr-pictures-preserve-pensacola-history?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|FRONTPAGE

Excellent Day

Today might have been the perfect Saturday.  Felicia, Bailey, and I spent most of the day together.  We decided to take advantage of our great downtown and hit all the spots.  We started the day at Seville where Bailey got her favorite breakfast, Beignets.  Next we went to the Palafox Market.  They have all kinds of art and food down there.  This was our first time going.  I highly recommend you go down there on Saturdays, we will definitely be back.  After the Market we went to the MESS hall.  Today was the last day and Felicia and I knew Bailey would get a kick out of it.  The MESS hall was better than I could have imagined. I have to thank Councilwoman Pratt for all of her hard work.  If elected to City Council I think one of my first projects will be to study grants that are available so Pensacola can have a permanent kids museum for all the kids of Escambia county and surrounding areas to enjoy.  After the MESS hall we decided to walk down to the Bodacious Olive.  Bailey loves olive oil and had fun trying all the different ones.  We were getting pretty hungry by then and decided to check out another of Bailey's favorite places, The Leisure Club.  We all got the grilled cheese and it was delicious.  While Bailey and I waited for the check, Felicia stopped by Indegeaux Denim Bar, to try and find an outfit for my volunteer get together this Wed at the Magnolia (5:30).  We finished our afternoon by swinging through Joe Patti's to pick up some shrimp for dinner.  It was a long day with lots of walking, but that did not stop me from dropping them off at the house and heading back out to start putting out signs for the campaign (Vote for Andy Terhaar for City Council District 3).  Which reminds me, if you want a sign for your yard, shoot me an email at andy@voteterhaar.com and Felicia or I will head over right away and give you one.  Back to hitting the streets tomorrow.

Nice to see someone giving back to their community

It always makes me feel good to see a person give back to their community.  I know UWF is very thankful Mr. Switzer.

“I hope that my gift to the university will inspire those throughout Northwest Florida to continue to give back. Education is an experience that not only impacts an individual, but positively affects an entire community.”

Well said.

http://www.pensacoladigest.com/2012/08/uwf-college-of-business-athletics-receive-2-75-million-gift/

Great Job Mayor Hayward! FEMA Grants Pensacola over 1 Million dollars

Great News for Pensacola!!!!!  This article proves that working together and being persistant with what you believe in will get things done.  This city is going places.  We need to keep positive and keep moving our city ahead.

http://www.pnj.com/article/20120817/NEWS01/308170023/FEMA-grants-city-1-million-money-spent-hurricane-recovery?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|FRONTPAGE

Congrats Lumon!

I have had the great pleasure of getting to know Lumon May over the past 8 months. He will be a great County Commisioner and I am looking forward to seeing him as a leader in our community.

Congratulations to Jewel Cannada-Wynn

I would like to congratulate Jewel Cannada-Wynn for her City Council win. She has done a great job in the past and know she continue the progress Pensacola has made.

Congratulations to Pam!

I have been on the Pam Childers express from day one. I believe she will do an excellent job and Escambia County was ready for a change. As Pam said "it's time" and the voters agreeded.  Congrats again Pam I know you will be great!

Congratulations to Charles Bare

I would like to congratulate Charles Bare on his city council at large victory tonight.  I know how hard he has been working and I am very excited to have a young professional and fellow small business owner on the council. I remember him walking down my street and us speaking for a quite awhile.  I was more than happy to sign his petition to run for City Council, and if elected I look forward to working together with him to improve the City of Pensacola.

Train service coming back to Pensacola?

The article below discusses the possibility of reopening the Amtrack Sunset Limited line from New Orleans to Jacksonville.  I never used the Amtrack service while it was here but would like to see it return if it is done right.  A train service from Jacksonville to New Orleans that only makes stops in Tallahassee, Pensacola, Mobile, and Biloxi would be a very efficient way to travel the I-10 corridor.

http://www.weather.com/news/southern-mayors-regional-train-service-20120813

Andy Terhaar Campaign Volunteer Get Together

I would like to invite anyone who is interested in helping me and my team with my campaign to come by the Magnolia on Aug 22 at 5:30. We are going to have sign up sheets and information for the next few months of the Campaign.

Busy Week

I am really getting into this campaign. Monday I took off work early and walked a few different neighborhoods.  Tuesday I spoke in front of the Pensacola Young Professionals at the fish house. Wednesday I went to the Wahoos game with a friend from out of town. Thursday I attended the city council meeting, so tonight I have decided to take it easy and have a nice relaxing evening with Felicia. Got to get up early tomorrow to hit the streets again and get the word out. VOTE TERHAAR!!!

Airbus to double spending

Another good article about Airbus coming to Mobile.  As a commercial real estate agent with some vacancy, I am looking forward to bringing some of these supppliers to Pensacola and Escambia County.

http://blog.al.com/press-register-business/2012/08/airbus_plans_to_double_spendin.html

Busy Saturday

Busy day, cleaned the garage, campaigned in bay cliffs, then headed to grandnana's to spend some time with her.  Not sure about the rest of the day but a nap might be in order. 

Eating well in East Pensacola Heights

With district 3 so close I hope all the locals will help support these small businesses.  I am a big fan of Taste of India and the Magnolia.  I am glad to see our side of Pensacola beginning to get recognized.  Another great thing about this area is Running Wild, you can go for a run with friends and then all have a beer together at Hopjacks afterwards, what a town.

http://www.pnj.com/article/20120801/LIFE/308010015/Eating-well-East-Pensacola-Heights?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|FRONTPAGE|p

Pensacola USO benefits from DeLuna Fest

Good article for a great cause.

http://www.pnj.com/article/20120801/NEWS12/120801007/Pensacola-USO-benefits-from-DeLuna-Fest?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|FRONTPAGE