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
Council Member Robins won unanimous support to have staff study local rules that could hold HOAs accountable for maintaining stormwater ponds and drainage systems before failing systems become costly public problems.
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.