Editor’s Note: In a story by Steven Thomas, VeroNews.com reported today that Congressman Bill Posey allegedly intervened on behalf of the County Commission to persuade the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to reverse its earlier denial of a permit for the proposed Oslo Boat Ramp expansion.
STEVEN THOMAS/VERONEWS.COM
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — On the eve of a dramatic hearing that will decide the fate of the controversial Oslo Road Boat Ramp expansion project, Richard Baker, president of Pelican Island Audubon Society, is alleging Congressman Bill Posey exerted undue political influence on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to get the county’s plan approved. MORE…
Indian River Guardian 
As I am told, it is no surprise that Posey received a 4 out of 100 grade on environmental issues.
This confirms my belief Mr. Posey should be relegated to the pasture for Congressmen who’ve overstayed their welcome. This saddens and angers me that this man who we’ve entrusted to represent all of us has become a special-interest representative instead. We really need someone like the young lady- who missed the deadline for one item by a minute-to replace Mr. Posey.