Ricci for Marco

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 Gap Recurring revenue, recurring expenses, and long-term planning. Hilton Variance Resort reinvestment, density, the Comprehensive Plan, and precedent. 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.