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Cape Canaveral council adopts resolution urging Brevard schools to keep Cape View Elementary open
Summary
After more than an hour of public testimony, the Cape Canaveral City Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2025-0191 urging Brevard Public Schools to pursue alternatives to closing Cape View Elementary and to prioritize access for local students. The resolution calls for intergovernmental cooperation and enrollment initiatives.
The Cape Canaveral City Council on Nov. 4 unanimously adopted a resolution urging Brevard Public Schools to keep Cape View Elementary open and to explore intergovernmental partnerships, enrollment initiatives and shared-use options.
Mayor Mary Morrison opened the special meeting by saying the council had heard “a lot of great information” from residents and that the resolution was intended to present “a professional way to bring forth” the city’s concerns to the school board. After public comment and brief edits to the draft, the council voted 4-0 to adopt Resolution 2025-0191.
Why it matters: Residents said Cape View serves as a neighborhood anchor, providing easy walking access, family supports and programs such as food distribution and summer meals. Speakers described potential hardships if the school closes, including longer bus rides for children who now walk to school and extra…
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