Option 1: Use this email template to quickly and easily send your concerns directly to our county commissioners.
To:
Bcc.agenda@mymanatee.org,
amanda.ballard@mymanatee.org,
kevin.vanostenbridge@mymanatee.org,
mike.rahn@mymanatee.org,
raymond.turner@mymanatee.org,
jason.bearden@mymanatee.org,
george.kruse@mymanatee.org,
dana.summers@mymanatee.org,
kelli.omalley@mymanatee.org,
marianne.beister@mymanate.org,
rkmccanndojd@gmail.com
Subject:
Urgent: Opposition to Home Depot Development at Lorraine & Rangeland
Body:
Dear Commissioner,
I am writing as a concerned resident of Lakewood Ranch to express my strong opposition to the proposed Home Depot development at the corner of Lorraine and Rangeland. This project presents significant risks to our community, including exacerbating flooding issues, increasing traffic congestion, lowering property values, and destroying the character of our neighborhood.
I urge you to reject any zoning changes or variances that would allow this project to move forward. Our community’s safety, environment, and quality of life are at stake. Please listen to the voices of your constituents and take action to halt this development.
Thank you for your attention to this critical matter.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[Your Email Address]
Be sure to edit [Your Name], [Your Address], and [Your Email Address] to reflect your information and feel free to personalize your message with specific concerns or stories about how this development would affect you and your family. Personal touches can make a big difference!
Option 2: Click this link https://tinyurl.com/58v9xpps to automatically populate an email with everything you need to say—just edit your contact information and hit send!
Option 3: If you prefer, you can also call your county commissioners directly. Reference PLN 24080110
While you’re at it, also send email to these key officials and departments:
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Express your environmental concerns, including the impact on wildlife and air quality.
County Commissioners: Share your opposition to the zoning changes and emphasize the importance of preserving our community’s character.
Planning and Zoning Department: Highlight technical concerns such as traffic, flooding risks, and compliance with zoning laws.
Local Education Officials: Raise school safety concerns, particularly the risks posed by increased traffic near school zones.
County Planning Commission: Urge them to recommend against the proposed zoning changes and development, emphasizing the risks to community safety, environmental health, and overall quality of life.
Home Depot Investor Relations: Voice your concerns directly to Home Depot’s leadership, emphasizing how this development will negatively impact the community and potentially harm the company’s reputation. Encourage them to reconsider the proposed location and engage with the community to find a more suitable site.