Rental Registration Referendum

Dear Editor and Residents

Twenty five percent (25%) of the 8,000 single family homes on Marco Island are being used as Short-Term Rentals. These rentals are not being regulated and as a result have seen three toddler deaths over the last three years as a result of unsafe locks, up to 20 or more renters in a home rated for six, cars parked all over a neighborhood, noise at all times of the night and much more. Our beaches are crowded, traffic is out of control, and worst of all our safety is at risk as we do not know who is occupying these homes. These issues affect all residents.

The Political Action Committee (PAC), Take Back Marco, is sponsoring a Referendum to pass an Ordinance creating a Rental Registration Program to take care of these issues and more. The Program will be financed by fees charged to the Landlords. If you are interested in reading the ordinance and possibly signing a petition, please email edissler@comcast.net and we will email you the package.

Ed Issler

Chairperson-Take Back Marco