The Martin County Consensus, Inc. 
2336 SE Ocean Blvd.
Suite 233
Stuart, Florida  34996-3310

 

 

*ATTENTION CITIZENS OF MARTIN COUNTY*

July 14
Blake Library - Armstrong Room
5pm - Supervisor of Elections - Outreach Presentation
6pm - Presentation by the Sarasota Group
 

The Martin County Consensus, Inc. will present a forum by "Citizens for Sensible Growth", a Sarasota group, on July 14, 6:00 PM at the Blake Library, Armstrong Room.

"Citizens for Sensible Growth" is the group on Florida's west coast that is fast becoming a role model for citizens' initiatives to control growth in Florida.

One of the Sarasota group's ballot initiatives won voter approval by 71 percent. This requires a super majority to approve any amendment to the county's growth plan which would add density or intensity.

Representatives from the Martin County Consensus, Inc met with Citizens for Sensible Growth on Friday, June 20, and it was agreed they will come to Martin County  on July 14  to explain to interested persons how the group was successful in getting control of the unbridled growth in Sarasota County.

The July 14th forum is open to the public. We urge those organizations and individuals interested in maintaining our quality of life in Martin County to attend this forum.

At 5:00 PM on the same date, July 14, the Martin County Consensus, Inc will present the Martin County Supervisor of Elections, Vickie Davis, with her community outreach program which assists residents with registering to vote, changing party affiliation as well as the operation of the new voting machines.

 

 

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Previous Presentations

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The Martin County Consensus, Inc. 
 2336 SE Ocean Blvd.
Suite 233
Stuart, Florida  34996-3310

 

 

Note: Dr. Thomas Fullman has resigned as Chairman of the M.C. Consensus, Inc.

Background:
Consensus is a non-partisan organization. The bylaws of Consensus require that any board member becoming a candidate for public office must resign as a board member of the group.

 

 

Board of Directors
 

Bill Summers

President

Linda Grand

Secretary
Myra Galoci Treasurer

Jay Honan

Board Member

Joe Florio

Board Member
Dave Shore Board Member
Chester Edwards Board Member

 

 

Our Mission 

Our mission is to encourage informed public awareness and participation to improve the quality of life for Martin County citizens.
We will work to maintain controlled, responsible non-sprawl growth. 

 

Position Summaries

  1. Support our Comprehensive Plan Policies, which protect existing community character, residential neighborhoods, taxpayers, and our environment. Revisit recent Comp Plan changes that have undermined these protections.
     
  2. Protect the environment ~ continuing to protect uplands and wetlands, and continue to implement their connectivity.  Support CERP, IRL Plan, WRDA, SOR and Florida Forever programs.
     
  3. Support a realistic analysis of water demands, and the impact on utility costs, current residents, and on the environment.
     
  4. Support controlled and compatible development that pays for itself and does not further burden the taxpayers. All direct and indirect costs to taxpayers caused by development, including new school stations, shall be clearly defined. Current density should be maintained unless proof of compelling need is widely recognized.
     
  5. Support infrastructure concurrency prior to development approval. All concurrency requirements, including level of service for schools, roads and utilities, shall be specified and not degraded.
     
  6. Maintain current 20-acre development rules and Urban Services Boundary, not allowing clustering or industrial/business parks in rural areas.
     
  7. Oppose spot zoning. Maintain appropriate building height restrictions at or below the countywide four-story limitation. All development shall be compatible with nearby homes and surrounding neighborhoods.
     
  8.  Return Martin County Airport to its role as an independent community-friendly general aviation airport, with runways maintained at pre-1998 lengths.
     
  9. Support practical approaches to increasing the availability of affordable housing using "HUD Affordable Housing Homeownership criteria."
     
  10. Major changes to the Comp Plan shall require a Commission super majority and public referendum.
     
  11. Oppose wasteful and unnecessary government expenditures, including unnecessary consultant contracts.
     
  12. Support public participation committees within the Growth Management process that mediates development issues in neighborhoods to avoid conflict and court action. NAC board membership should include members from the surrounding community outside the CRA.
     
  13. Encourage County support and the purchase by all citizens of products and services from Martin County businesses, including small businesses.
     
  14. Support private Anti-SLAPP suit state legislation to protect free speech.
     
  15. The Martin County Consensus, Inc. is a non-partisan organization.

 

 

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email us: info@martincountyconsensus.com

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Martin County Consensus Mission Statement & Position Summaries

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Martin County Consensus Membership Application

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