Civic Issues

Topics getting the most attention in Volusia County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.

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Volusia Forever Charter Amendment 5

Public speakers urged a no vote on Charter Amendment 5, arguing its 'county public purpose' carve-out lets the county develop conservation land without supermajority approval or notice. Speakers also tied the issue to the Taylor Road flood mitigation project, which works because the county owns Lake Moore outright.

7 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 20, 2026

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Septic-to-sewer upgrade grant application

Public speakers and council members clashed over wastewater and the aquifer. Johansson assured residents raw sewage will never be pumped into the aquifer; Brower countered that treated Deltona water with dangerous PFAS levels has been approved for aquifer injection.

3 mentionsLast discussed Oct 6, 2026