by SC Reporter Emilie Alfino
The Captiva Civic Association has requested the City of Sanibel to intervene in its administrative hearing challenge to the Lee County Code changes to the density and height standards on Captiva. City Council voted unanimously to authorize the City’s intervention in the case.
“There has been broad-based support for the actions we have taken to support Captiva’s efforts,” said Mayor Richard Johnson. Johnson said people need to be involved, stay engaged, and support the activities of the Captiva Civic Association (CCA). “Remember,” he added, “this does not just affect Captiva. It affects what happens in our community.” Johnson said more than 900 people have contributed to the CCA’s efforts.
“It’s just this kind of overdevelopment that is the existential threat that caused Sanibel to incorporate,” said citizen Barbara Joy Cooley. “This is exactly the place to spend political capital. We can do this. I don’t think we should be afraid of it.”
The concern about “political capital” was raised as to whether relationships with County Commissioners could be damaged if Sanibel supports Captiva’s efforts. “We are going to spend some political capital,” the mayor said. “We have to look out for the well-being of the City of Sanibel and its residents.”
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