VENICE â Since Floridaâs Certified Local Government program was established in 1986, a total of 78 cities and counties throughout the state have become members.
As such, they have access to special grants as well as an abundance of resources and networking opportunities to help preserve and manage historic resources.
And during the last 35 years, no member of the program has elected to drop out.
For more than a decade, Venice leaders have considered joining the program. While benefits seemingly outweigh drawbacks, some community leaders remain reluctant to join.
At a recent workshop of the cityâs planning commission, Veniceâs director of planning stated that âjust because the Comprehensive Plan calls for us to pursue, that doesnât mean we have to do it.â
Pinellas launches sustainability and resiliency website
Pinellas County recently launched a new sustainability and resiliency website to share the current and upcoming sustainability and resiliency efforts and offer residents ideas for how they can make a difference in their community.
The site can be found at sustainability.pinellas.gov.
The launch of the website comes as the county begins developing its first comprehensive Sustainability and Resiliency Action Plan to address the unique geographical, environmental, social, economic, and climate challenges of Floridaâs most densely populated county.
Scheduled for completion in March 2022, the Sustainability and Resiliency Action Plan will guide Pinellas County governmental policies and programs, as well as external community services.
LA Junta Tribune
La Junta economic development and urban renewal director Cynthia Nieb informed city council at the Monday evening meeting that the La Junta Urban Renewal Certified Local Government received $24,975 in an El Pomar Foundation grant for a historic resource survey of the downtown area.
The survey is intended to provide context and insight into the history of downtown La Junta, including its buildings and commercial and cultural history. The Certified Local Government will match $5,000 for the survey as well, Nieb said.
The economic development director said the survey will inform city officials who owned what buildings when and for what reasons, which will help recapture historical context that informs one of how La Junta came to be where it is today.
Roelof Heinen named Picture Butte citizen of the year
Poll
Yes
By Nikki Jameson on March 3, 2021.
Roelof Heinen has been named Citizen of the Year by the Picture Butte and District Chamber of Commerce. Submitted photo
While their normal festivities can’t be held this year, the Picture Butte chamber is still looking to honour individuals. Roelof Heinen has been named Citizen of the Year by the Picture Butte and District Chamber of Commerce. “I was very surprised, and certainly unexpected,” said Heinen on receiving the award. “Honoured, but also humbled.” Heinen was born in Holland on June 8, 1944. In 1955, Heinen’s parents announced they were moving to Canada, with the family of five children arriving in southern Alberta on his 11th birthday.
KAJO 99 7FM - News Story kajo.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from kajo.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.