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Volusia Forever committee adopts 2026 work plan, adds outreach language, reiterates mission and backs bonding
Summary
The Volusia Forever advisory committee revised and adopted its 2026 work plan on Jan. 30, voting to (1) recommend annual public outreach by staff, (2) insert the program mission and reiterate support for perpetuity and partnerships, (3) clarify small-lot acquisition language, and (4) formally recommend council consider bonding to finance acquisitions.
The Volusia Forever advisory committee on Jan. 30 voted to adopt a revised 2026 work plan that adds a staff-led public outreach recommendation, reiterates the program mission and support for perpetuity and partnerships, clarifies small-lot acquisition language, and records formal committee support for bonding as a financing tool.
During discussion, committee members debated how strongly to word outreach and mission statements. Member Suzanne Scheiber asked whether staff could provide an annual public update in each district; staff and other members proposed alternatives such as improving the public dashboard by district or using council members' town halls. The committee moved to "support public…
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