Keys Last Stand addresses the Monroe County Planning Commission regarding exemptions granted to the Nonresidential Inclusionary Housing Requirement

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Listen to Dottie Moses, Last Stand Board Member, address the Monroe County Planning Commission on February 28th, 2024. Dottie’s remarks start at the 11:36 mark.

In these remarks, Keys Last Stand emphasizes the importance of policy decisions and their impact on the affordable workforce housing crisis. They express concern that exemptions granted to the Nonresidential Inclusionary Housing Requirement worsen this crisis. To address this, Last Stand offers several recommendations for amending the requirement:

  • Increase the required mitigation percentage from 50% to 75% and re-examine exemptions for other types of developments.

  • If exemptions are granted for small business creations and expansions, ensure no waivers are given to the remaining requirements for Nonresidential Inclusionary Housing.

  • Explore incentivizing non-profit organizations to undertake affordable workforce housing projects that accommodate higher proportions of low- and very low-income workers.

The aim is to amend the Land Development Code in a way that helps solve the affordable workforce housing crisis without exacerbating it. 

Keys Last Stand Board of Directors

The Board of Directors at Last Stand serves as the pivotal force behind the organization's vision and initiatives. Comprised entirely of dedicated volunteers, these members are elected annually at the organization's Annual Meeting to steer Last Stand's actions and stances. Through monthly meetings, the Board deliberates on pressing issues, making critical decisions regarding resource allocation and strategic direction, aligning with Last Stand's overarching mission of environmental preservation and community advocacy. With steadfast leadership and collaborative efforts, the Board of Directors is instrumental in advancing Last Stand's mission, shaping a sustainable future for the Florida Keys.

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