Crist's environmental image takes a hit

Gov. Charlie Crist waited until 5:05 p.m. tonight to quietly send out a press release saying he had signed a "growth management'' bill that environmentalists say will result in worsening sprawl.

"It's sort of illogical to spend half a billion dollars to save the Everglades and then sign this bill,'' said Kirk Fordham, chief executive officer of the Everglades Foundation, which has championed Crist's efforts on behalf of the national park. "There are environmental groups that have supported the governor who are feeling wounded today."

No bill-signing ceremony for this controversial legislation. But tomorrow there will be three -- count em' -- ceremonies to sign feel-good legislation aimed at helping low-income families get KidCare health insurance and increasing the guardians ad litem available for divorce cases.

The first press conference will be in Tallahassee. Then Crist will fly to Tampa and Miami -- the two largest media markets in the state -- to do it for the cameras two more times.

Environmentalists already shaking fists at Crist can only shudder at his fly-around's carbon footprint. 

Comments

[EcoTech]

YOU ARE TOAST you faux-green pimple on the face of our fair state. Get lost Crist!

[Mike Thomas]

It is hilarious that the environmentalists' Green Governor saw through their ridiculous arguments and signed the bill.