Commissioner and board warn Live Local Act could force mixed-use decisions; urge proactive menu for options

Jan 6, 2026

Commissioner Jason Joffe and board members discussed the Live Local Act's potential to limit local control and urged a proactive approach to define what mixed-use would look like in Lighthouse Point, recommending a "menu" of options to guide future policy debates and negotiations with developers.

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City Commissioner Jason Joffe, who addressed the Planning & Zoning board during the EDC report discussion, warned that the Live Local Act is a "game changer" that could erode remaining local control if Lighthouse Point does not prepare options in advance.

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