Action Alert: Attend the BOCC Meeting Today - ROGO Discussion at 10 am
Join us today at 10am at the Marathon Government Center for a crucial Monroe County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) meeting. The discussion on residential building allocations (ROGOs) will start at 10 AM and will cover important topics, including:
- Results from ROGO surveys conducted by local organizations.
- Emergency management presentations on hurricane evacuations and the potential increase of the 24-hour evacuation clearance time.
- Insights from Jon Rizzo of the National Weather Service on recent improvements in hurricane forecasting.
- Updates on the recomputed number of “buildable” lots in the Keys, which has decreased from about 3,000 to 2,000.
- Responses from County staff regarding flaws in the 2023 FL Commerce evacuation model.
Date: October 16, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM - ROGO discussion starts at 10 am
Location: Marathon Government Center - BOCC
Address: 2798 Overseas Hwy, 2nd Floor, Marathon, FL 33050
Zoom webinar: https://mcbocc.zoom.us/j/89204098700
We need your presence to show the BOCC that Keys residents care about overdevelopment! You don't have to make public comments—just showing up makes a powerful statement. Let's protect the future of the Keys together!
For more information, visit: https://www.fkrc.org/calendar/event-one-zpd37
About The Florida Keys ROGO Coalition
Our KEYS, OUR FUTURE.
We support the completion of a transparent, objective, and data-driven analysis of the impacts of more ROGOs prior to the issuance of any more residential building allocations (ROGOs) to Monroe County and the Florida Keys municipalities.
THE FIRST RESPONSIBILITY OF THE GOVERNMENT IS TO PROTECT THE LIVES AND WELL-BEING OF THE PEOPLE.
Overdevelopment in the Florida Keys poses significant threats to our community. It makes hurricane evacuation more dangerous, particularly given the recent trend of rapid storm intensification. Additionally, such development degrades our nearshore water quality, exacerbates traffic congestion on our already overcrowded highways, further stresses our infrastructure, and deteriorates the unique environment that defines the Keys.
To learn more about the Florida Keys ROGO Coalition, and to make a donation, click the link below to visit our website: