Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Volusia County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in roads with medium priority
$5 Million Road Subsidy Review
Hope Street paving and stormwater concerns
Wendy Anderson asked whether canals have been cleaned before storm season; the county says Road and Bridge crews constantly maintain over a million feet of canals, inspected eight times more than national standards.
Taylor Road (CR 421) bridge repair
The hurricane-damaged Taylor Road bridge gets its repair contract underway in about two months, with completion expected by year's end.
Hand Avenue median blocking church access
A thousand-signature petition from Prince of Peace Catholic Church says the new median on Hand Avenue blocks eastbound access to the church, food pantry, and thrift shop, forcing seniors into dangerous U-turns. Council Member Kent's district dialogue addressed it; the county engineer explained the safety rationale.