Update: Health Freedom Bill of Rights Resolution and Ordinance
Health Freedom Bill of Rights Ordinance advances to a first reading; Collier Commissioners defer vote on Health Care Freedom Resolution pending a rewrite.
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Curated news and posts about Collier County’s Board of County Commissioners, constitutional officers, municipal governments and other elected bodies, and the issues they address
A Proposed Health Freedom Bill of Rights Ordinance
Health Freedom Bill of Rights Ordinance and Health Care Freedom Resolution are on the agenda for Tuesday’s County Commission meeting.
Shooting the Messenger?
Were the Collier Commissioners right to fire Joe Trachtenberg? Or were they shooting the messenger? And who owns the problem now?
Local Government News for May–December 2022
CCPS in transition after Patton’s unexpected departure; Patterson named Collier’s first female county manager; county’s 60-day rent hike notice requirement in question.
Collier County Commissioner Elections: District 4
Daija Hinojosa, Daniel Kowal, Michelle McLeod, and incumbent Penny Taylor are running for the Collier Board of County Commissioners from District 4. Only registered Republicans in District 4 may vote in this election. The winner will face a Write-In candidate in November.
Collier County & Local News for April 2022
Millions in rental assistance funds available. Commissioners consider local rental ordinance. City Manager Boodeshwar’s contract approved. Heart Institute debate again postponed. CCPS adopts math and ELA textbooks.
Collier County & Local News for March 2022
Affordable housing development breaks ground on county land under 99-year land lease. Jay Boodheshwar to be Naples’ next City Manager. NCH Heart Institute building height subject of Apr. 6 hearing.
Collier County & Local News for February 2022
Commissioners take steps to encourage affordable housing. Fired Acting County Manager had lobbied for foreign governments. Redevelopment of Naples Beach Club property continues to hit snags.
Collier County & Local News for January 2022
County Manager to retire by July. Deputy County Manager fired. CCPS reports record high school graduation rate. Pay hikes approved for Collier teachers, county employees. Homeless shelter expansion approved.
Collier County & Local News for December 2021
Collier County approves redistricting map. Patton named National Superintendent of the Year finalist. Beach parking, boat launch fees increase. Public Art Committee to be formed. No more Sunday fishing at Naples Pier.