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2020 Mini Lobster Season – Comments Sent to the Monroe County BOCC
RE: BOCC May 20, 2020 Agenda Item J1 – 2020 Mini Lobster Season Dear Mayor and Commissioners: Last Stand recommends that the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) vote to cancel the 2020 Mini Lobster Season. The COVID-19 virus has changed many aspects of our lives and...
Stock Island Road Abandonment / Public Waterfront Giveaway to Wrecker’s Cay
In February 2020, the Last Stand Board of Directors unanimously voted to retain attorney Van Fischer as legal representative on behalf of a group of Stock Island residents regarding the Laurel Avenue road abandonment land that the County wants to give to Wrecker’s...
Last Stand’s Comments on Keys Road Block
Monroe County Mayor Carruthers, Monroe County Commissioners, Last Stand applauds the recent establishment of roadblocks at the entry to the Florida Keys. These roadblocks allow workers and supplies to enter, but restrict nonresidents. Given our limited medical...
Multi-Species Spawning Aggregation, Western Dry Rocks
On behalf of the Last Stand, I would like to address the multi-species spawning aggregation site in the vicinity of Western Dry Rocks. We support Alternative 4 which establishes a Western Dry Rocks Conservation Area as a transit only zone.
Safety First
Last Stand Opposes 300 New ROGOs for Key West
Use Coral Reef Friendly Sunscreen
Check the package before you purchase sunscreen with harmful chemicals
Climate Change is a Campaign Issue
Inform yourself about candidate’s Climate Change platform before voting Nov 6th
Water Supply Issues Require Leadership
Take Politics out of Water Management Decisions
Vote for Candidates who support Clean Water
Review Candidate Positions to Address Water Quality Issues before Nov. 6th
Density Issues for Rural Islands
Smart Growth planning locates workforce housing close to job sites
Problems with 1300 ROGOs
Quality of Life and Unenforceable Evacuation Procedures are reasons to oppose 1300 ROGOs
Caution on Tree Canopy Replacement
We support incentives for tree canopy replacement but caution is needed in deciding which trees