Homebuilders Toning Prop 1 Fallout Revealed by Mashburn
Florida homebuilders face potential division over Proposition 1 as the 1984 ballot proposal seeks to constrain state and local spending. HBA state president Paul Mashburn warns of radical tax curbs while urging neutrality and caution as member groups plan stance. If approved, the measure would force multi billion cuts to 1985-86 public services, sales and other taxes, with possible impacts on growth management and infrastructure funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingrid Kreis
Florida Home Builders Association
HBA
Paul Mashburn
Mashburn
Home Builders Association of
Okaloosa
Walton
Destin tourism eyes Texas and Tennessee markets
Krohn said Destin has outgrown word of mouth advertising with new retail growth and thousands of condo units. She identifies Texas oil industry money and Tennessee’s tech economy as key targets. An alternative would raise taxes on alcohol and whisky to cover losses, burdening small businesses if repealed without replacement.
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Florida
Krohn
Destin
Texas
Tennessee
Harbor cleanup funding gains backing for Hill project
The board approved Hill's permit application 3-1 with Mitchell dissenting and Peebles absent. Jesse Borthwick of the Department of Environmental Regulation praised establishing a 30,000 budget line funded by citizen contributions for Destin Harbor cleanup. Hill's $3,800 donation funds the line item. The project includes an upland buffer to curb erosion runoff, a wastewater pumpout open to the public at up to 2 per use, and a boardwalk to reduce shoreline foot traffic.
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Hill
Mitchell
Commission
Bill Peebles Jr
State Department of Environmental Regulation
Jesse Borthwick
Destin Harbor
Borthwick
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