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Guest AuthorFebruary 12, 2016

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Candidates who want to keep Martin County different from the rest of crowded South Florida have lost county commission races when two who favor careful growth run against one development-friendly contender. In past elections, the two candidates who support careful growth split the majority vote and the candidate who developers favor coasts to victory on […]

Sally SwartzFebruary 11, 2016

Candidates who want to keep Martin County different from the rest of crowded South Florida have lost county commission races when two who favor careful growth run against one development-friendly contender. In past elections, the two candidates who support careful growth split the majority vote and the candidate who developers favor coasts to victory on […]

Sally SwartzOctober 27, 2015

A nightmare development scenario playing out in Palm Beach County is bad news for proponents of local control statewide. It’s almost unbelievable: new developments with thousands of homes in preserve areas that now provide drinking water for cities and water for a wild and scenic river. Ten-lane and 12-lane highways, including double-deck, high-rise roads and […]

Tag: Martin County Conservation Alliance

Sally Swartz: If growth advocates split vote, can conservationist win Martin commission seat?

Sally Swartz: If growth advocates split vote, can conservationist win Martin commission seat?

Sally Swartz: Development runs rampant without state controls