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Deerfield Beach
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Discussion regarding potential Amendments to Charter Article XI.

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Community sentiment

Supportive (5)Opposed (14)Concerned (4)Neutral (1)

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Public comments
24
Last 30 days
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Last discussed Jul 15, 2026.

Public comments (24)

OpposedTom ConnickJul 15, 2026

Spoke in opposition to removing or amending Article XI, arguing that the changes shift power away from voters.

City Commission Workshop - Jul 15, 2026 · 1:32:56 →
OpposedApril BolowichJul 15, 2026

Expressed opposition to placing proposed referendums on the November ballot and to moving municipal elections from March.

City Commission Workshop - Jul 15, 2026 · 1:36:21 →
SupportiveHoward HaimowitzJul 15, 2026

Supported retaining Section 11.02 protections while allowing parking lot restriping and community events like green markets.

City Commission Workshop - Jul 15, 2026 · 1:39:00 →
OpposedJoy SporlederJul 15, 2026

Expressed concern that changing the charter chips away at community protections and small-town character.

City Commission Workshop - Jul 15, 2026 · 1:40:50 →
ConcernedSofia ManolescoJul 15, 2026

Expressed concern about building heights and sunlight preservation on the northeast side of the beach.

City Commission Workshop - Jul 15, 2026 · 1:44:20 →
OpposedElinda KissJul 15, 2026

Urged the commission not to amend Article XI or place changes on the November ballot.

City Commission Workshop - Jul 15, 2026 · 1:48:00 →
OpposedEllyce Miller-PlotkinJul 15, 2026

Requested that charter amendments be placed on a March ballot rather than November to avoid voter confusion.

City Commission Workshop - Jul 15, 2026 · 1:51:40 →
SupportiveClaude DuboisJul 15, 2026

Representing the Wyndham Resort, spoke in favor of embracing change and updating floor area ratios to support local businesses.

City Commission Workshop - Jul 15, 2026 · 1:53:21 →
ConcernedJerry WestJul 15, 2026

Urged the commission to listen carefully to resident concerns.

City Commission Workshop - Jul 15, 2026 · 1:56:06 →
OpposedLarry KochJul 15, 2026

Emphasized that fundamental governing documents like the charter should be changed only with compelling justification.

City Commission Workshop - Jul 15, 2026 · 1:57:41 →
OpposedBob DiChristopherJul 15, 2026

Expressed concern about public-private partnerships and reliance on zoning codes as guidelines.

City Commission Workshop - Jul 15, 2026 · 2:00:00 →
SupportiveTodd MallJul 15, 2026

Supported modest charter changes to encourage revitalization on the barrier island.

City Commission Workshop - Jul 15, 2026 · 2:03:49 →
OpposedDan HerzJul 15, 2026

Spoke against moving elections to November and against removing Section 7.09 from the charter.

City Commission Workshop - Jul 15, 2026 · 2:06:56 →
OpposedChristina DiChristopherJul 15, 2026

Expressed concern that proposed amendments reduce voter involvement and remove key protections like FAR.

City Commission Workshop - Jul 15, 2026 · 2:09:00 →
OpposedRita MasiJul 15, 2026

Urged the commission to postpone consideration of charter changes until next year.

City Commission Workshop - Jul 15, 2026 · 2:13:20 →
SupportiveJoe ChancyJul 15, 2026

Requested that the commission allow newer residents and younger generations a voice in determining the city's future.

City Commission Workshop - Jul 15, 2026 · 2:16:05 →
ConcernedMychal EstradaJul 15, 2026

Thanked the commission for the discussion but emphasized the need for a clear long-term master plan before making changes.

City Commission Workshop - Jul 15, 2026 · 2:18:00 →
NeutralBill GanzJul 15, 2026

Commented on historical context regarding past property decisions and public involvement.

City Commission Workshop - Jul 15, 2026 · 2:21:40 →
OpposedPam MilitelloJul 15, 2026

Asked that Article XI remain unchanged, noting that current development proposals comply with existing rules.

City Commission Workshop - Jul 15, 2026 · 36:04 →
ConcernedSandra JacksonJul 15, 2026

Questioned the mechanics of public-private partnerships and suggested selling surplus property instead.

City Commission Workshop - Jul 15, 2026 · 2:26:31 →
OpposedRoger FreitagJul 15, 2026

Requested that Section 11.01 remain unchanged and emphasized proper property maintenance.

City Commission Workshop - Jul 15, 2026 · 2:27:40 →
OpposedKaty FreitagJul 15, 2026

Requested a master plan before making charter changes and warned against impacts from the Live Local Act.

City Commission Workshop - Jul 15, 2026 · 2:30:40 →
OpposedJohn SlatteryJul 15, 2026

Questioned the rush to place referendums on the November ballot rather than March.

City Commission Workshop - Jul 15, 2026 · 2:33:47 →
SupportiveJon OunjianJul 15, 2026

Expressed support for voter referendums and moving municipal elections to November to increase turnout.

City Commission Workshop - Jul 15, 2026 · 2:37:00 →