Florida beach boardwalk proposal targets homeowners in county dispute
Brevard County Commissioner John Tobia proposed a boardwalk between homes whose owners happen to be in a long legal dispute over beach renourishment.
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Brevard County Commissioner John Tobia proposed a boardwalk between homes whose owners happen to be in a long legal dispute over beach renourishment.
There are no easy fixes to the affordable housing crisis. The housing supply remains tight while higher-paid workers and retirees stream into Brevard.
Among the applicants: A former state legislator, ex-commissioner's chief of staff, mayor of West Melbourne, former County Commission candidate.
Whether or not to move $1 million from cultural grants to beach re-nourishment is at the heart of a current county debate.
County Manager Frank Abbate will stay in his role past his planned retirement date to offer continuity and leadership during a transitional phase.