Martin growth debate energizes first Jupiter Island candidate
December 9th, 2011 by Post StaffPalm Beach Post Opinion columnist Sally Swartz notes that Jupiter Island, where residents in one of America’s richest ZIP codes once loved living in splendid isolation, made history this week.
Sally Swartz
Island Town Commissioner Anne Scott filed to run as a Republican for the Martin Commission seat now held by Patrick Hayes — the first Island resident ever to enter a county race.
Sally writes in her column that Ms. Scott, who used to be a judge in Illinois, wants to be a commissioner for the same reason she became a judge. “Who would not want to be the one who makes sure things come out the right way?” Ms. Scott asks.
The “right way,” Ms. Scott said, is following the county’s protective growth plan, which has saved Martin from the sprawling development that afflicts its South Florida neighbors. The commission majority — Commissioners Patrick Hayes, Doug Smith and Ed Ciampi — frequently vote to make deals with developers rather than follow the plan.
You can read Sally’s full column here.
Anne Scott
Tags: Anne Smith, county commission, Doug Smith, Ed Ciampi, growth, Hope Sound, Jupiter Island, Martin County, Patrick Hayes, Sally Swartz, Sarah Heard
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December 9th, 2011 at 5:55 pm
Thank you, Sally Swartz!!
December 9th, 2011 at 9:34 pm
Ms. Scott you have my vote and I will promote you to everyone I meet. Thank You (P. S. Do you have a level headed friend in Smith and Ciampi’s districts?)
December 10th, 2011 at 9:54 am
A pro-active resident seeking to keep the sprawl from hitting Martin County. Vote her into office. In Palm Beach County the sprawl has spread from Broward.
Preserve your county!