Margaret Morales the South Florida Organizer of Clean Water Action/Clean Water Fund and Hold the Line member, said it best for all of us, thanking the residents who came out yesterday: It was amazing to me to see how strong the Hold the Line campaign really is, with so many bright green stickers staring...
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County Commission Meeting Wednesday: Ask the Commissioners to HOLD THE LINE!
The UEL was a founding member of the Hold the Line group formed years ago to combat the onslaught of development applications to the County trying to move the Urban Development Boundary. Once again developers are trying to cross the line. We are asking that you come to the County Commission chambers on Wednesday...
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April 28th Application to move the UDB Line. By Fran Bohnsack
Dear UEL Friends, I have something of great importance to impart. I have learned that there are several very controversial applications coming up for developments outside the UDB. These will be heard on April 28 at the County Commission Chambers at 9:30 a.m. We need to do our best to fill the Chamber and...
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Is Amendment 4 the Right Answer?
There is an article in the Miami Herald today about Amendment 4. The author says: In the complex world of comprehensive land-use plans, the public cannot vote. However, this uneven balance of power could change in the 2010 elections. A proposed amendment to the Florida Constitution would give the public the final say on...
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Is Amendment 4 the Right Answer?
There is an article in the Miami Herald today about Amendment 4. The author says: In the complex world of comprehensive land-use plans, the public cannot vote. However, this uneven balance of power could change in the 2010 elections. A proposed amendment to the Florida Constitution would give the public the final say on...
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Is Amendment 4 the Right Answer?
There is an article in the Miami Herald today about Amendment 4. The author says: In the complex world of comprehensive land-use plans, the public cannot vote. However, this uneven balance of power could change in the 2010 elections. A proposed amendment to the Florida Constitution would give the public the final say on...
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Florida Cabinet denies Lowe’s move of Urban Development Boundary
According to the Miami Herald, the State Cabinet voted 3 to 1, siding with an administrative law judge, to reject the County Commission’s move of the Urban Development Boundary for a Lowe’s store. The County Attorney signaled that it was over for the County. Lowe’s might appeal. The Urban Environment League was a founding...
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Florida Cabinet denies Lowe’s move of Urban Development Boundary
According to the Miami Herald, the State Cabinet voted 3 to 1, siding with an administrative law judge, to reject the County Commission’s move of the Urban Development Boundary for a Lowe’s store. The County Attorney signaled that it was over for the County. Lowe’s might appeal. The Urban Environment League was a founding...
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