This month’s episode covers:
• 📊 A breakdown of Lake County’s $710 million road funding shortfall and what it means for residents.
• 🏘️ Townhome rezoning proposal near Royal Highlands and the strong opposition from residents.
• 🏢 Approval of the Leesburg Commerce & Industry Park on Route 27.
• 💰 The City Commission’s decision to raise the millage rate, linked to rapid growth and rising costs, despite the county’s decision to keep their millage rate the same.
• ⚖️ The push to replace the Planning & Zoning Commission with a paid magistrate system to fast-track rezonings.
• ⛽ The failed 5% gas tax increase at the Lake County Commission meeting, and the irony of rejecting road funding while approving more development.
These updates highlight the ongoing challenges of rapid growth in Leesburg: more traffic, higher costs, and decisions that directly affect our community.
https://youtu.be/Ksi91bepcdw