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Monroe County keeps membership in Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact after board debate
Summary
Commissioners voted to continue Monroe County’s $10,000 annual membership in the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact despite concerns raised in a state auditor report. Compact staff said net‑zero language was removed from Compact documents to comply with recent state law; commissioners cited regional collaboration value and oversight concerns but approved the funding.
Commissioners debated whether Monroe County should continue participation in the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact amid a Department of State (DOGE) audit that flagged some memberships and events as questionable spending. Rhonda, the county’s compact representative, said the compact recently removed references to net‑zero policy from its documents to comply with changes in state law.
Several commissioners described tangible benefits from membership — access to regional staffing, funding opportunities, and shared resiliency planning — while acknowledging the political sensitivity created by the DOGE audit and recent state legislative language. Commissioner Scholl and others said the network and shared resources have been valuable and that continued limited membership at $10,000 was a modest investment. Commissioner Kates made the motion to approve, Commissioner Scholl seconded, and the motion carried with no opposition.
Rhonda said staff will continue to attend compact meetings and the compact will provide regional resources for resiliency projects; staff will track and report value to the board.
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