Pine Avenue Parking Citizens' Ballot Initiative Committee Issues Press Release

On Thursday we reported HERE that the committee heading up a new Citizens' Ballot Initiative regarding parking on Pine Avenue had filed its petition and had begun collecting signatures. Today, the committee has issued a press release providing additional information related to its efforts and goals. According to the release:

The Committee, a group of Anna Maria residents who felt it was time that the citizens had the chance to have a real say in the direction our City is headed, released this statement: “It recently became apparent that the legislative process in our City’s government was not addressing the interests of the majority of the voters who wish to see our Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Regulations enforced and upheld.”

“This Initiative” according to the Committee “takes an existing ordinance in our Land Development Regulations and adds further clarity to ensure that the parking in our mixed-use district remains compliant with our current Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Regulations which state that commercial uses provide adequate off-street parking leaving the City rights of way available for both residents and visitors.

The release invites voters to contact the committee should they wish to sign the petition. You can view the full press release by clicking HERE. You can view and print the petition by clicking HERE. You can forward your signed and witnessed petition to P.O. Box 4174, Anna Maria, Florida 34216 or you can call (941) 778-1242 to make arrangements for getting your signature on the petition.

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