Two bills that would promote reckless development are now waiting on Governor Bush's approval.
The "Hazard Mitigation for Coastal Redevelopment Bill," HB 1359, will excuse developers from current restrictions on building residences in High Hazard coastal areas. This will increase the taxpayer funded infrastructure and subsidized insurance that will be at risk when Hurricanes inevitably hit Florida in the future.
The "Agricultural Economic Development Act," HB 1015, will promote urban sprawl, land speculation, and preempts the power of local governments to make decisions about their community's growth. Sprawl leads to longer average commutes and heavier traffic, two things Floridians should be opposing as gas prices continue to rise.
Please contact the Governor and ask him to veto HB 1359 and HB 1015. Encouraging developing responsibility now will save Floridians' money, and possibly Floridians' lives, in the future.
Please Call Gov. Bush at 850-488-4441
or email at jeb.bush@myflorida.com
Governor Bush has vetoed irresponsible development bills in the past. Let's encourage him to do so again. For more information visit follow the link in the title bar to valuable information posted by the 1000 Friends of Florida.
Friday, May 19, 2006
Reckless Development Bills Will Cost Us
Posted by Thure at 11:08 AM
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Thanks to Nancy McGrath for providing this information and to 1000 Friends of Florida for studiously researching these and many other issues, and making that information available to the public.
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