Stormwater assessment

Criticized the 3-2 stormwater vote after record public turnout, saying residents' participation was dismissed without meaningful discussion.

100% P&T disabled veteran went on record opposing the stormwater assessment and supporting veterans' comments.

Argued the stormwater program is an unlawful additional utility and that District 4 receives no benefits, urging repeal of the assessment.

Cited outdated 2021 imagery data and an unauthorized drainage case, asking the board to halt the assessment.

Said the county's letter threatened his home title over a demanded tax.

Keystone Heights lakefront owner argued his drought-shrunk lake proves no drainage need and demanded district-locked funding.

Called it a backdoor tax bypassing voters and asked for a 100% credit for Flood Zone X properties.

Said Haller Air Park residents spent $100,000 fixing their own drainage, yet face a $2,500 annual assessment.

Argued the county should cut spending and curb growth-driven revenue assumptions rather than add a fee.

Challenged the validity of the July 28 ordinance vote and said supporting records were hidden behind a paywall.

A licensed engineer urged a pay-for-play model making developers fund stormwater in development costs.

Pressed the board with detailed questions on the proposed $9.24 million stormwater assessment — how much replaces existing spending versus funds new services — and asked for written answers before the August 25 hearing, warning the board shouldn't treat an unadopted assessment as budget certainty.

Opposed the stormwater fee, calling the $92M ten-year study figure understated and questioning interdepartmental costs and traffic studies.