Still Baffled

In a public explanation of a county commissioner's job, it is found: " Similar to other legislative bodies, the members of the County Board of Commissioners are elected by specific geographic districts in their home county. Your commissioner is responsible for representing the interests of your community."

The residents of Isles of Capri overwhelmingly notified the commissioner that they were opposed to law changes which would allow three large condo buildings to be constructed on about a two-acre plot on the business island. A petition garnered over 1,000 resident signatures codifying their choice. Only two or three people refused to sign. Commissioner LoCastro retorted that he had many people who wanted the condos. He steadfastly refused to back-up his claim. Of course not - there was no such a group. 

On at least four occasions, Mr. LoCastro reminded the citizens that they only had two choices - Tin City or condos. We said, "no law changes with respect to condos." Current law provides legal guidance to the permitted structures. It forbids 120' tall condos. During the final hearing, LoCastro continued to push for the condos. WHY? That stance left a very bad taste in our mouths. The residents railed when it was their turn to speak. Over 200 Capriers (mostly seniors) attended. We were rescheduled that afternoon by Chairman LoCastro because he wanted our case to be heard LAST. So, sometime after 2:00 PM, our case started. The outcome: the folks that LoCastro is required to represent were spat upon. It is impossible for the decision to be overturned. We residents have no voice. Big business and big government win again. WHY? Please choose your representative more carefully on election day. I was fooled the first time I supported him - I won't get fooled again!