Alan Lowe for Mayor of Palm Coast. I don’t just talk for soundbites, I offer solutions! Part 2 Let’s keep Palm Coast a place to call home. by maintaining and enhanced Quality of Life. 1- **Green Spaces**: Increasing the number of parks and green spaces enhances recreational opportunities and promotes a healthier lifestyle. – **Scenic…
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Alan Lowe for Mayor of Palm Coast. I don’t just talk about issues, I present potential solutions! Part 1 Economic Development: Boosting Our Community More businesses mean lower taxes for residents. Here’s how we can attract more businesses to Palm Coast: 1. **Enhancing Transportation Infrastructure**: – We have excellent transportation options, including Route 1, I-95,…
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The real Down Lowe on the FPL Franchise Fee (tax) and the Non-Binding Referendum – what I told Palm Coast City Council: it’s not right.
After a 6+ hour Palm Coast City Council Meeting, the City Council changed its mind to place an FPL Franchise Fee (Tax) on a Non-Binding Referendum. Instead they will put it on a BINDING referendum where Palm Coast, FL residents can decide to raise their already too high electric bill via an FPL Franchise Fee.…
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My thoughts…. Reducing taxes while maintaining public services is a challenging balance for city governments. Here are several strategies that can help before raising taxes or sneaky back door franchise fees. 1. **Economic Development**: – **Attract Businesses**: Encourage businesses to set up in the city by offering incentives, which can increase the tax base and…
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Once again, I told ya so… The city is considering traffic calming. The most likely is speed humps. Two years ago at a city council meeting discussing traffic calming, I proposed speed humps like those in Town Center. I was ridiculed by a former councilman for suggesting it. Now, after spending thousands on traffic studies…
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What are your thoughts? Personally, I 100% support businesses both large and small as well as economic development as it can reduce tax burdens on us all. However, in my opinion there is a need for business diversity. Having the same few types of businesses (gas stations, banks, storage facilities, assisted living facilities and car…
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The answer to the affordable housing question is to create a business atmosphere that pays a wage that makes housing Affordable.
