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Anglers present petition opposing draft shoreline‑fishing ordinance; city attorney and commissioners agree to stakeholder talks
Summary
Multiple speakers and the Flagler Sport Fishing Club urged the commission to reject Ordinance 2025‑13 or narrow it; the city attorney encouraged working with anglers on geographic and time‑based zones and the city manager will schedule stakeholder meetings.
Members of the Flagler Sport Fishing Club and several residents presented a citizen petition Sept. 9 opposing draft Ordinance 2025‑13, which would allow the commission to create restricted shoreline fishing zones. Petitioners said the draft is overly broad and would unduly restrict long‑standing public access to shoreline fishing.
Adam Lang, a club member, told the commission the petition “strongly oppose[s] ordinance number 2025‑13” and asked the city to “work with anglers, residents and…
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