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Barrier‑island mayors ask White House to ease FEMA cost‑share rule and unblock beach renourishment
Summary
A St. Pete Beach commissioner reported that the 11‑island "Big C" mayors council agreed to send two letters to the White House asking for a pause to the FEMA 50/50 rule and action to lift an administrative hold that is blocking beach renourishment funds and projects.
A commissioner representing District 2 told the St. Pete Beach Commission that mayors from 11 barrier islands, a group the speaker called the "Big C," unanimously agreed to send two letters to the White House asking officials to pause the FEMA 50/50 cost‑share rule and speed up federal aid and permitting for beach renourishment.
The commissioner said the first letter asks for "easing some of the restrictions. For example, having an emergency stay on the FEMA 50 50 rule, as well as, you know, being more forthcoming, and quicker with, financial aid." The second letter, the commissioner said, urges the White House to remove an administrative hold that has delayed beach renourishment…
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