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MPO consolidation

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Last discussed Aug 3, 2026.

Public comments (4)

OpposedSam PassassiAug 3, 2026

Urged the board to keep the U.S. citizenship requirement for CAC members and opposed consolidating the three MPOs, saying Charlotte County would lose its independence to Lee County.

Metropolitan Planning Organization - Aug 3, 2026 · 7:01 →
OpposedDr. Mary Ellen KissAug 3, 2026

As a CAC member, strongly opposed consolidation, saying Charlotte County would be disadvantaged against Collier and Lee's resources.

Metropolitan Planning Organization - Aug 3, 2026 · 10:33 →
OpposedSam PassassiAug 3, 2026

Said the feasibility study could be done today with one page: 'We've studied it, and it's not feasible.'

Metropolitan Planning Organization - Aug 3, 2026 · 2:18:32 →
OpposedUnidentified ResidentAug 3, 2026

A CAC member said six members contacted local state legislators in March asking them to withdraw the consolidation legislation and received no response from any of them.

Metropolitan Planning Organization - Aug 3, 2026 · 2:19:33 →