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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1982
Page
3
Our view urges rejection of the multi million dollar plan as residents angered by perceived arrogance and lack of referendum input. Fees cited range 4000 to 5000 dollars with bonds bypassing votes, raising questions about need and figures ahead of a special hearing led by Mayor Frank Proctor.
Citizens question the 201 Plan tying Venice to a Central County Sewer District, accusing the City Council of conceding to eastern taxation. The letter also questions a proposed Englewood hospital site and the motives behind buying 277 acres for a potential satellite facility, raising concerns about private interests and community access.
A.E. Dietrich of Venice Area United Citizens urges Mayor Frank Proctor and the city council to declare a moratorium on utility expansion for at least 90 days. The author argues homeowners will bear all costs and demands a public will be determined.
A columnist critiques historic planning failures leading to a looming sewer bond dispute in Venice. Enclave opposition, watchdog groups, and anxious voters push back as referendum and annexation issues collide, with calls to fund sewer hookups and a new system to meet future needs.
The writer reviews two pages of 1981 predictions by ten national Enquirer listed psychics. Most forecasts miss, with only one near misfire about Reagan being shot but not killed. others foresee reforms or wild notions like a crashed spaceship.
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