Key Deer protection, Navy compatibility and community remarks surface during public comment

Public comment during the meeting raised wildlife and community concerns alongside land‑use matters. Valerie Priziosi, identified as a founder and president of Save Our Key Deer, outlined the deer's biology, habitat and threats: she said Key Deer are unique, estimate about 800 remain, and noted motor vehicle strikes are a leading cause of death. "Up to 15 percent of them are struck by motor vehicles and are killed every single year," Priziosi said and urged residents to secure trash and avoid feeding deer.