Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Volusia County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
2 issues in environment with medium priority
Tree canopy protection
DeLand Quakers urged the council to strengthen tree protection rules — bigger medians, arborist supervision of removals, and larger mitigation fees — citing flooding, heat and overdevelopment.
Coastal storm risk management feasibility study
The county locked in a zero-cost federal partnership for an Army Corps feasibility study — the first step toward a 50-year beach resiliency plan. The beaches carry a $4.3 billion economic impact and 31,000 jobs.