Thursday, August 30, 2012
Writer and longtime consultant died this past week.
Eric Foster Rhodes, an active member of the New Port Richey community, died Aug. 24 at the age of 85. Rhodes was born in the small town of Luray, Va., and was raised in Washington, D.C. He was a professional consultant for decades and assisted colleges, school systems, cities and states. In his retirement, he spent time writing fictional stories. Rhodes moved to New Port Richey in 1979, but work kept him from living here full-time until the last decade when he retired. In his retirement, Rhodes self-published his writings, which included mystery novels, short stories, essays and books of poetry. He frequently read poetry at Progress Energy Art Gallery events in downtown New Port Richey. He was on the New Port Richey Land Development …
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Bill Phillips drew the most votes and Judy DeBella Thomas finished second in the three-way race. Eric Rhodes came in third.
Voters put former council member Bill Phillips back in office after nearly two decades while Judy DeBella Thomas finished second but retained her seat on the New Port Richey City Council. A former consultant for public agencies finished third in the three-way race. Phillips, a national account manager for a nationwide roofing company, received the most votes with 349, or 40 percent. DeBella Thomas, who works for Advanced Research Institute, received 288 votes or 33 percent. Eric Rhodes finished third with 239 votes or 27 percent. The two candidates who received the most votes will take their place on the council. This is the second time on the council for Phillips who served from 1992 to 1994 and made an unsuccessful bid for the state …
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Retired consultant brings long experience working with public agencies to the race.
In advance of the April 10 New Port Richey City Council election, Patch talked with the candidates about their views on issues facing the city. There are two city council seats open and three candidates. The two top vote-getters will each win a seat. Eric Rhodes' Biography in a Nutshell Q: What makes you the best candidate for city council? A: Rhodes said he’s not only seen the problems of “almost every kind of public agency,” but he’s also solved those problems “Because I’ve successfully solved a bunch of problems, that’s why I’m offering myself here. And I think I can do the job with a lot more background than the other people.” Q: What makes you a good steward of taxpayers' money? A: Rhodes said he’s been a steward of taxpayers’ money …
Monday, February 20, 2012
Eric Rhodes, spent decades as a consultant and currently writes books while living along the Pithlachascotee River.
A retired professional consultant is seeking a seat on the New Port Richey city council. Eric Rhodes, 85, filed earlier this month his paperwork to qualify as a candidate for the elected position. Rhodes, born in Luray, Virginia and raised in Washington, D.C., was a professional consultant for decades, and he has assisted colleges, school systems, cities and states. In his retirement, he spends time writing fiction stories. Rhodes said he believes in contributing to “good“ if he can. He has experience looking at how governments are run and how they can do better. He thinks his experience can prove helpful on the council. “I don’t want to just waste it when I could contribute something valuable to the city,” he said In 1966, Rhodes prepared…
Dan Callaghan
12:49 pm on Friday, August 31, 2012
Eric was a Virginian gentleman. He was thoughtful, intelligent, with a spine of steel in upholding American values. His eloquence and marvelous storytelling will be greatly missed. more ›