Keys infrastructure capacity study

Speaking for Keys Last Stand, cited an 11% jump in water demand in four years despite ROGO-capped growth and asked the county to scope an independent 20-year infrastructure study.

Representing fishing guides and Cudjoe Gardens property owners, said infrastructure underpins the economy and urged the county to scope the study and pursue funding rather than defer to the state.

Speaking by Zoom for SPOA, criticized the rushed, $92,000 draft 2024 study and asked only for a scope and cost estimate to be brought back this year.

Briefly stated that Save-A-Turtle's residents and visitors overwhelmingly support the study.

President of the Key Deer Protection Alliance asked for a rigorous independent study covering evacuation clearance times, wastewater impacts, US 1 capacity and habitat fragmentation.

Representing the Stock Island Association, cited the ignored 2019 traffic study before the Oceans Edge project and asked that the county actually abide by the study's findings, plus review Keys sewer rates.

Speaking for Coastlove, argued environmental stewardship and economic planning are interconnected and that growth beyond what the Keys can sustain would damage what draws people here.

Delivered a pointed reminder that the mayor's re-election comes with expectations, saying residents will not rest until the study is done.