Why to vote ‘Yes’ – Islander News

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An explanation on why to vote ‘Yes’ on GO bonds Dear Mr. Rey My two cents about the controversy surrounding the General Obligation bond (referendum): Initially there was a vote of the council to put on the November ballot a referendum question for the voters to decide to go beyond the existing debt cap and to be able to issue …

GO bond will help property values – Islander News

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GO bonds will help stabilize island and residents’ property value To the editor: I am writing in support of the GO bond. Our island paradise is showing some wear and tear from years of not doing enough about climate change. The effects of global warming are particularly worrisome for our community and I would think that every homeowner gets a …

Key Biscayne needs to adapt to climate change. Will voters OK $100M to fight it? – Miami Herald

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Key Biscayne knows what sea level rise would do to a low-lying barrier island, and it’s not good. It declared a climate emergency, had experts analyze its flooding vulnerabilities and suggest solutions and held community meetings to get public input on residents’ worries and wants. The village also hired its first Chief Resilience Officer, Roland Samimy, a coastal systems and …