Petaluma Growth Control Victory Shapes Sunshine State Views
Central Floridians hail a landmark court ruling upholding Petaluma California growth controls and a greenbelt despite builder lawsuits. The 190 page Court of Appeals decision, praised as a victory for anti growth laws, rejects exclusionary claims and supports maintaining low density and open spaces. Robe B Carson.
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Petaluma
Los Angeles Times
Court of Appeals
U.S. Supreme Court
Belle Terre
Robe B. Carson
Mount Dora forms Community Development Commission
Mayor appoints Attorney John Jameison to lead the revived Mount Dora Housing Authority as five members, planning two public meetings in October to gather resident views on housing water sewer streets and recreation. Attendees include Ruthie Watson Nathaniel Bell Paul Robin John and Charles Coppinger.
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Tom Champion
John Jameison
Community Development Commission
Mount Dora
Commission
Ruthie Watson
East Town
John
Jamie) Jameison
Lake County
Nathaniel Bell
Paul Robin John
Charles Coppinger
Mount Dora Prepares For December Municipal Election
Rumors swirl over who will seek the mayor’s office with Jesse Willmott noted as a possible candidate and Bud Huett linked to a return as police chief. City Charter reform and council control of police loom as election issues as filing closes November 19. Mount Dora also unveils new blue police uniforms under Chief C T Clark.
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Mount Dora
Jesse Willmott
J.T
Bud) Huett
Huett
G.R.M. Pearson
City Charter Review Committee
Police Department
Tom Champion
C.T. Clark
Charter review panel outlines proposed amendments
The charter study group proposes five year terms with a three year review, city control of municipal expenditures over 500 dollars with bids, borrowing equal to one year’s ad valorem tax, and annual public audits of city equipment. The plan keeps elections and the Park Commission unchanged and adds council power to appoint a city administrator.
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Park Commission
Carl Fowler
John Cain
G.R.M
Bob) Pearson
Margaret Lafroos
Ruth Cooper
Roy Christopher
Mount Dora Budget Sparks Debate on City Finances
Crone reflects on Mount Dora 1975 76 budget approved 4 to 3. Public measures include higher water rates, lower electricity profits, and cuts in gasoline and cigarette tax revenue, with new taxes and higher charges for garbage and cemetery services. The piece calls for open reports on public expenditures and increased civic publicity ahead of a pivotal election and charter revision.
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Mount Dora
Chamber of Commerce
Sunshine
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West Fifth Avenue
P.O. Box
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Crone
Mike Willett
County Planning Board
Dean van Landingham
Old City Hall
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