Perhaps Anna Paulina Luna should run for governor. She literally got stuff done in similar fashion the way DeSantis has done. For the uninitiated who don’t live in Pinellas County, this beach nourishment issue has been an ongoing battle for over a decade.
What happened today, May 29, should have happened years ago but the Army Corps of Engineers and Pinellas County wanted homeowners to sign perpetual easements.
With constant pressure by Luna and apparent influence by President Trump, the corps FINALLY decided to change its strict stance on having homeowners sign perpetual easements, which include public access, because of customary use ordinances in Florida.
The agreement means the corps will now go back to paying for 65% of beach renourishment projects.
"The Army Corps of Engineers is proud to stand with you today. We’re ready to turn this agreement into action," said Major Gen. Jason Kelly. "We’re ready to build.”
This past February, a $125 million beach renourishment project wrapped up that Pinellas County was forced to pay for on its own for the first time. Before that project, water during high tide reached the deck at a hotel on North Redington Beach; it basically reached most homes and hotels.
Pinellas County Public Works Director Kelli Levy says homeowners will now be asked to sign temporary easements, which are only in effect during the project period.
Thank you
@realannapaulina (consider running for governor)
@FloridaGOP @PinellasREC