The Marathon City Council convenes for its May session on Tuesday, May 11, with another light agenda, on the heels of a vocal and contentious town hall meeting last week.
There may be additional discussion regarding the feedback received from business leaders and residents surrounding the complex issues of affordable housing, vacation rentals, and the lack of workers, something that is becoming more and more prevalent not just in the Middle Keys but throughout the island chain. The three members of the council in attendance at the May 3 town hall meeting promised to seek solutions and assistance on these issues.
Mayor Luis Gonzalez will introduce a proclamation for National Prevention Week, May 9-15. National Prevention Week is held each year during the third week of May to coincide with the start of summer, an important time for schools, communities and prevention professionals to refocus on prevention, and is dedicated to increasing public awareness of, and action around, mental