One of the things I find interesting about issue-based elections, such as this one, is that at the end they help people get involved who often would not, and they help create a better understanding among the community. They also help us choose council members. How they address this issue will inform us on who they are and how they …

Sea level rise and current high tide flooding on Key Biscayne, as well as the possible impact of hurricanes, has made undergrounding utilities an integral part of resilience planning included in the $100 million General Obligation bond referendum on Nov. 3. Exactly what the streets impacted by undergrounding will look like after the work — possibly following the “complete streets” …

There has been much debate on Key Biscayne regarding the upcoming referendum on whether the council should be able to utilize General Obligation (GO) bonds to fund critical resiliency projects. Some of these discussions have spread quite a bit of misinformation, fearmongering and confusion. Those opposed to the GO bond argue that this process has been rushed, that it is …

I am one of the main proponents of the bond referendum that will appear on the ballot on November 3. Many Key Biscayne residents have approached me to ask, “How can someone who has tried to lower taxes every one of the six years you have been on council, support giving council the authorization to issue up to $100 million …

I am writing in support of the General Obligation (GO) bond. I believe the bond gives our council the ability to move forward on critical projects in the most cost-effective manner. Subject to the debt cap, the envisioned projects, including infrastructure hardening, beach renourishment and flood prevention, benefit all of us. I am concerned with the tone the debate over …

On Tuesday, November 3, 2020 residents of the Village of Key Biscayne will have the opportunity to vote on whether the Village Council will be able to issue general obligation bonds when the time comes to fund resiliency projects. This vote is NOT an approval to borrow any money. This vote will NOT result in the issuance of any bonds. …

As long-term residents of Key Biscayne we have been able to observe, close at hand, our incorporation process and the subsequent benefits that have resulted for residents. Taking advantage of this moment to secure inexpensive financing to implement some of the capital outlays we will surely have to make in our future is not only necessary, but prudent. We can …

Much of the controversy affecting the bond referendum debate comes from confusion and suspicion; products it seems of misunderstanding more than evidence of real disagreement. The Vice Mayor attempted this week to dispel confusion and drill-down on the specific and limited question to be put to the voters. That is, whether the next Council should have general obligation bond financing …