Current Issues
Facts. Tradeoffs. My View.
Marco Island deserves clear explanations of the decisions ahead. These briefs are intentionally short so residents can quickly understand the issue and ask better questions.
FY27 Budget Takeaways
Balanced General Fund, capital funding, property-tax dependence, and Water & Sewer transfers.
Property Tax Reform
Amendment 3, homestead exemptions, City revenue, services, fees, and infrastructure.
Hilton Variance
Reinvestment must be supported by real traffic analysis, mitigation, and evidence.
Infrastructure Referendum
Public safety, engineering need, debt, and cost of delay.
Turtle Lot Proposal
Parking revenue, acquisition cost, traffic, and public benefit.
Canal Water Quality
Science, funding fairness, measurable results, and clean water.
Short-Term Rentals
Tourism, property rights, nuisance issues, and neighborhoods.
Pickleball
Recreation, noise, mitigation, and neighborhood compatibility.
Public Safety Funding
Support for local police and fire, with a high proof burden for any alternative.