Live updates from Patrick Riley
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Quaremba too opposes Raptor Bay high rises. Wants to continue council's direction.by PatJRiley via twitter 2/23/2016 11:15:07 PM -
Ferreira says he wants to reinforce comp plan, restrict building high-rises along coast.by PatJRiley via twitter 2/23/2016 11:13:52 PM
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.@MarcDevisse says he wants to protect district from overdevelopment, high-rises.by PatJRiley via twitter 2/23/2016 11:13:09 PM
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Ferreira says he is familiar with DRGR because parts were in his District. Says DRGR was inherited from county. Got cut off from timer.by PatJRiley via twitter 2/23/2016 11:11:04 PM
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.@MarcDevisse says he too wants it preserved. Says first density should be increased downtown before building on DRGR.by PatJRiley via twitter 2/23/2016 11:09:38 PM
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Quaremba says quality of drinking water should not be up for debate. Says it needs to be preserved.by PatJRiley via twitter 2/23/2016 11:09:07 PM
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DeWitt says he thinks it will eventually be built on. Says he is a realist. But says city "should be in driver's seat."by PatJRiley via twitter 2/23/2016 11:08:04 PM
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6. Q: Where do you stand on the DRGR? What have you done to make yourself familiar with it?by PatJRiley via twitter 2/23/2016 11:07:33 PM
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Quaremba also in support of Bonita-Estero EDC. DeWitt says he's record speaks for itself. "I support it wholeheartedly."by PatJRiley via twitter 2/23/2016 11:05:42 PM
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Both Ferreira and .@MarcDevisse say they both fully support it. Ferreira says he didn't know it was even up for debate.by PatJRiley via twitter 2/23/2016 11:05:03 PM
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5. Q: If elected would you support Bonita-Estero Economic Development Council? If not, what's your alternative?by PatJRiley via twitter 2/23/2016 11:04:19 PM
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.@MarcDevisse says he wants to work w/ FGCU students, entrepreneurs. "We don't need Starbucks, Subway .. we need mom and pops."by PatJRiley via twitter 2/23/2016 11:02:56 PM
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Ferreira, former councilor, says during his time Old 41 needed TLC. Says he consistently voted to improve it.by PatJRiley via twitter 2/23/2016 11:01:46 PM
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Quaremba says vision is in comp plan. Wants to enhance historic aspects and walkability. "This will be a wonderful magnet."by PatJRiley via twitter 2/23/2016 11:00:38 PM
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DeWitt says it could "be center hub" for community. "My vision is to define it and bring it in for the young professionals."by PatJRiley via twitter 2/23/2016 10:59:36 PM
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4. Q: Provide your vision of downtown Bonita and Old 41.by PatJRiley via twitter 2/23/2016 10:59:00 PM
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Quaremba says 2020 program "needs to be strengthened." Says council "has to be overvigilant" to preserve program.by PatJRiley via twitter 2/23/2016 10:58:14 PM
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DeWitt also pro-2020 program. Thinks city should buy land and conserve it.by PatJRiley via twitter 2/23/2016 10:57:32 PM
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Ferreira says he is for "smart growth" but is also proponent of "open space." Says he supports 2020 fully.by PatJRiley via twitter 2/23/2016 10:56:39 PM
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.@MarcDevisse says he loves the program. "The more (land) we can buy the better." Wants city to own land rather than developers.by PatJRiley via twitter 2/23/2016 10:55:38 PM
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3. Q Bonita has benefited from Conservation 2020 program. What is your position? How do you want to proceed?by PatJRiley via twitter 2/23/2016 10:55:00 PM
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.@MarcDevisse says the design group is doing a good job re study. And that some sort of partition is needed for bicyclists.by PatJRiley via twitter 2/23/2016 10:54:20 PM
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Ferreira says he hasn't heard idea of reducing lanes being brought up but thinks "it's ridiculous." Would not be in favor.by PatJRiley via twitter 2/23/2016 10:53:50 PM
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DeWitt says he deals with facts and needs to wait for more details on study.by PatJRiley via twitter 2/23/2016 10:53:06 PM
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Quaremba: Need to remember that a visioning study is just a study. Doesn't know the details yet.by PatJRiley via twitter 2/23/2016 10:52:20 PM
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2. Q: Would you be in favor of reducing lanes on Bonita Beach Road, as was suggested during visioning study?by PatJRiley via twitter 2/23/2016 10:51:46 PM
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DeWitt also pro-HS. Says this isn't a prison or a homeless shelter. Says if ppl have problems w/ students they should mentor them.by PatJRiley via twitter 2/23/2016 10:49:50 PM
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Quaremba also says HS is needed. Thinks it is possible to find site that is suitable for all, but says it is really not a council decision.by PatJRiley via twitter 2/23/2016 10:48:24 PM
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Ferreira says he is 100% supportive of HS. "We need a high school ... and it's unfortunate that ... some ppl have negative attitude."by PatJRiley via twitter 2/23/2016 10:47:26 PM
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.@MarcDevisse says "it is time" to bring a HS to Bonita. Says he will do everything in his power to make it happen.by PatJRiley via twitter 2/23/2016 10:46:30 PM
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1 Q: What is your position on HS in Bonita. What will you do to get it built?by PatJRiley via twitter 2/23/2016 10:45:46 PM
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Richard Ferreira says he wants "growth to pay for growth" and will "make government work for you, not the other way around."by PatJRiley via twitter 2/23/2016 10:44:19 PM
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Amy Quaremba is next. She says her background as economist and working with federal agencies like NSA taught her to deal w/ complex issues.by PatJRiley via twitter 2/23/2016 10:44:17 PM
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"I'm a numbers guy," DeWitt says. He says he rarely deals with "what if." But always wants to know "why is something happening."by PatJRiley via twitter 2/23/2016 10:44:16 PM
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We have started with opening statements. DeWitt says he has worked in public sector his entire life as firefighter. Knows budgets.by PatJRiley via twitter 2/23/2016 10:44:15 PM
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Pelican Landing resident urges council not to change max height limits in comp plan. Goes back 2 concern over proposed RaptorBay developmentby PatJRiley via twitter 2/17/2016 5:01:33 PM
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Public commenter laments lack of parking at city hall. Large number of ppl had to leave early to move cars away from post office lots.by PatJRiley via twitter 2/17/2016 3:47:28 PM
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"I don't think you should kick the can back to the county," says resident Ron Pure re mine. "I think you should deal with it."by PatJRiley via twitter 2/17/2016 3:10:29 PM
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We've moved on from public comment now to proclamations and presentations. Lions Club will now pitch its plan for the Dixie Moon.by PatJRiley via twitter 2/17/2016 2:31:04 PM
