I support smart, controlled growth. Flagler County must protect residents from excessive development. We must ensure that we can accommodate new housing and it must be compatible with the look and feel of our community. Conversion of agricultural and commercial properties to high density residential is not good for our community. I will recommend a moratorium on zoning conversions to protect critical lands in our county. Our future land use and comprehensive plan MUST be consistent.
As a commissioner in Flagler Beach for 9 years I am familiar with the critically eroded beach and the difficulty in implementing a plan. As a federally funded project Flagler Beach will benefit from the USACOE and FEMAs cooperative efforts in maintaining the project; however, there is an additional 12 miles of coastline that needs to be addressed. I will work to have a strong planned beach management plan that addresses every segment of coastline. This is a costly proposition. The future of Flagler County is dependent on the FCBOCC getting it right.
Water, especial storm water, is difficult to handle. Flagler County is 100 years old and many areas still remain that need a storm water program. Recently, the County developed a storm water plan that is crucial to current and future land uses. I will work to implement this plan. The Flagler County stormwater plan must be prioritized.
I'm a fiscally conservative Republican. As an accountant, I will fight to keep taxes low and cut wasteful spending. Our tax dollars need to be allocated for projects that protect our homes and our quality of life. I believe in zero based budgeting. I will request quarterly updates on the budget with a Finance Director's report on the health of the budget. The County Strategic Plan should be funded only when the right priorities are in place.
The Hammock has its own unique community. With a beautiful live oak canopy to parks and beach access the natural beauty of this community needs to be protected. I will ensure the Hammock Overlay District is adhered to when making decisions that impact this area. I will work with the community to preserve and to protect the area so it remains an "old Florida" sanctuary of fauna and foliage.
I love our community and will work hard to protect the beautiful nature and sprawl that we love so much about Flagler County. From farmlands to the Hammock, I will support the residents and protect our quality of life. I also strongly support the work the county is doing to create a wildlife corridor, by acquiring lands for conservation.
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