Candidates call for stronger development agreements and clawbacks after Sapphire Bay experience

Multiple candidates cited Sapphire Bay as an example of a public‑private partnership that went poorly and urged the city to strengthen future agreements. Carter Holston said the city should retain control in development agreements and include clawbacks so the city can act if a developer misses commitments. "When you enter into a development agreement, you should, as a city, retain some control on that," Holston said.