Amending Charter Section 11.01 Beach Area Development Regulations

Agreed that Deerfield Beach has a distinct identity and supported retaining height limits along the beach, while expressing concern that many residents are unaware of city decisions.

Advocated for creating a master plan and Barrier Island Recreation District rather than changing rules across the entire island, and opposed term extensions.

Opposed removing FAR protections given ongoing neighborhood development, but supported creating a recreation district for beachfront improvements.

Spoke in opposition to amending Article XI and rushing charter changes before November without fiscal clarity.

Questioned whether removing Section 11.01 restrictions would leave development rules solely to the land development code and raised concerns over commission discretion.

Advocated for a clear barrier island vision and public education sessions, supporting Ballot Question G while opposing D, E, H, and I.

Spoke in opposition to amending Article XI and moving municipal elections to November.

Advocated for following Urban Land Institute recommendations for a community-created master plan before amending barrier island protections.

Stressed that residents will actively campaign against the amendments at the polls and urged leaders to listen to the overwhelming public opposition.