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Public commenters press task force on signs, timeshares, Gullah Geechee preservation and development impacts
Summary
Multiple public commenters addressed the task force: a resident alleged improper use of funds and mapping errors near Windmill Harbor; a timeshare industry representative defended timeshare uses; Gullah Geechee and neighborhood speakers urged protection of culture, wetlands and neighborhood character.
Public comment at the March 26 LMO task force meeting included sharp accusations, industry perspective and neighborhood pleas.
Skip Hoglund (speaker 9) told the task force the island district map is wrong and alleged improper use of tax funds tied to a sign and chamber advertising, saying, "The island district map is wrong and needs to be fixed... You all severely violated your fiduciary duties to taxpayers." No staff rebuttal is recorded in the transcript for his accusations.
Justin Vermuth (speaker 22), speaking for the timeshare industry,…
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