Charter panel backs registry to protect Volusia Forever lands, rejects unanimous‑removal amendment

Feb 10, 2026

The Volusia County Charter Review Commission recommended ballot language to create a conservation‑land registry that would raise the vote needed to remove listed lands to a majority‑plus‑one of the full county commission; a proposed amendment to require unanimous removal failed.

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The Volusia County Charter Review Commission on Thursday recommended placing a charter amendment on the ballot to create a conservation‑land registry for properties acquired under the Volusia Forever program and to raise the voting threshold required to remove those lands from the registry.

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