RECAP: COMMISSIONER LINCOLN HOSTS TOWN HALL MEETING ON BIG COPPITT KEY

RECAP: COMMISSIONER LINCOLN HOSTS TOWN HALL MEETING ON BIG COPPITT KEY

BIG COPPITT, FL — On Monday, Monroe County Commissioner Michelle Lincoln hosted a town hall meeting for the residents of Big Coppitt Key. Approximately 50 residents were in attendance or watched online, and she was joined by County staff from solid waste, engineering and roads, code compliance, and parks and beaches to give updates and answer questions. Acting County Administrator Kevin Wilson, Sheriff Rick Ramsay, Monroe County Sheriff’s Office staff, and Gregg Sullivan from Waste Management also attended the meeting.

The meeting opened with Parks and Beaches Director John Allen, who updated the residents about upgraded facilities in the Lower Keys, including the Volunteer Fire Department Park and Wilhelmina Harvey Park on the island. He also discussed updated signage at the Gulfview Boat Ramp and other nearby parks. To learn more about County parks and boat ramps, visit www.parksandbeaches.fun.

The Sheriff, Solid Waste Director Cheryl Sullivan, and Code Compliance Director Cynthia McPherson discussed illegal dumping and parking in the neighborhood. “You’re the eyes and ears of the community,” said Ramsay. “If you see something happening, call the sheriff’s office. We aim to prevent things like this from happening and catch the people doing it.”

To learn more about County solid waste, visit www.monroecounty-fl.gov/solidwaste, and to report an issue, call the non-emergency substation near your Key, or visit www.monroecounty-fl.gov/codecompliance to make a report.

Also discussed was the upcoming Big Coppitt Sea-Level Rise Road Adaptation Project. Engineering and Roads Director Judy Clarke informed the community members that the request for qualifications is out for the area and will include 19 neighborhood roads encompassing 4.5 miles. State and federal grants fund the project. Additional community meetings will be held to discuss the project in its design and engineering phases.

In closing, Lincoln explained the robust public process regarding the upcoming hurricane evacuation modeling and ROGO discussions and workshops that will take place over the next several months. To learn more about this topic, visit www.monroecounty-fl.gov/rogo2024.

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