The second question the Town Crier asked and published on July 22, 2016
What are your thoughts on development projects planned in areas adjacent to The Acreage? What can or should ITID do regarding these planned developments?
My answer:
“ITID has no control over County decisions regarding planned developments. ITID does have control over our roads but has failed to assert its authority. The County has claimed rights on our roads that it does not have. Should 60th Street and Persimmon be extended to Seminole Pratt Whitney Road, they will become major thoroughfares as busy as Northlake, benefiting developers and to the detriment of ITID residents and roads.
The City of Westlake could increase their number of homes and commercial with no accountability to ITID, surrounding communities or the County other than a check to the County for impact on County roads only. GL Homes and Delray Linton Groves have asked for an increase in residential units and commercial space. They need our roads. ITID must defend its rights and protect our roads. It is crucial to consider all options to mitigate impact, protect our roads and residents. I will work in concert with the other supervisors to achieve that. Most importantly, ITID residents should not bear the financial burden of development impact. This can only be accomplished by an active, not passive, Board.
I have been at the forefront opposing the Minto development. Our residents deserve to be respected, not trampled. Do you trust the person who has supported and advocated for Minto, voted against protecting ITID rights, as well as turned over ITID roads to the County giving up ITID control during her 16 year tenure, to protect ITID rights now and in the future?”
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