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Holiday Island residents tell committee a proposed special-district bill could strip voting rights, raise liens and assessments
Summary
Holiday Island residents warned the Senate City, County & Local Affairs Committee that a pending bill affecting suburban improvement districts (SIDs) could restrict owner voting, lock in liens that grow faster than property values, and allow assessment increases and amenity access for nonowners; the sponsor indicated amendments and the committee agreed to provide further opportunities for testimony.
After legislative business, the committee invited residents from Holiday Island to address concerns about a recently filed bill affecting suburban improvement districts (SIDs). David Bischoff and Kathleen Bischoff said the draft measure (referred to in testimony as "the bill of 5 10" in committee remarks) would alter voting rules for district owners, change notice requirements for elections, increase…
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