PSA: Commissioner Josh Street Answers Every Question Hank Picken Asked

This is not a typical 850 Podcast episode—this is a public service broadcast.

Panama City Commissioner Josh Street returns to the 850 Podcast to respond directly to a series of public questions submitted by resident Hank Picken. These questions—originally posted to Facebook and hand-delivered at a city commission meeting—were demanded to be answered publicly from the dais. However, on record during that meeting, the City Attorney and City Clerk advised Josh not to respond in that setting, citing legal and procedural risks.

Almost immediately, this situation was politicized. Mayoral candidate Doc Rohan used Josh’s silence to publicly criticize him from the dais, despite being present for the same legal advisement 2 minutes before his criticism.

In this special broadcast, Josh Street sets the record straight by answering every single question in detail, on the record, and in full public view.

You’ll hear:
⚖️ Why Josh was legally prevented from responding during the commission meeting
📋 A clear, point-by-point response to Hank Picken’s five public questions
🌴 Behind-the-scenes insight on the Beach Drive project, FDOT involvement, and funding
🗳️ The role of the referendum and its implications for local decision-making
🤝 An appeal for more honest, productive civic dialogue in Panama City

We opened our platform to Josh—not because we’re picking sides—but because this is where people are listening. With local politics heating up and attention on city issues at an all-time high, this format ensures that context isn’t lost and questions aren’t ignored.