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Public commenter urges Lee County to prioritize access and connectivity for public lands

Lee County Conservation 2020 Committee · February 18, 2026
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Marsha Ellis urged the committee to improve access and mobility to public lands, citing Stanford research linking accessible urban parks to higher physical activity and recommending Lee County follow through on funding for the Burt Veil Trail under the Conservation 2020 ordinance.

During public comment, Marsha Ellis urged the Conservation 2020 Committee to consider access and connectivity of public lands as a public‑health and economic priority.

Ellis said she has presented a PowerPoint to the MPO and posted materials on the MPO site that draw on Stanford University…

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