Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Palm Beach County’s legislative wish list includes gun, sober... | www.mypalmbeachpost.com

The County is mapping out its legislative priorities. Click title for link. Lake Worth's own Pam Bergsma is mentioned. She wants to see legislation requiring eye exams on newborns and infants. Here is the County's list:
Legislative priorities
Here are some of Palm Beach County’s top priorities for the session that begins in March:
* $100 million for Everglades restoration projects.
* $16.9 million for beach renourishment, restoration and inlet management projects.
* $2 million for projects to improve the Lake Worth Lagoon.
* $1 million for water main improvements in the cities around Lake Okeechobee.
* Preventing gambling legislation that would put the Palm Beach County Kennel Club at a competitive disadvantage.
* Seeking money to provide safety measures and quiet zones for passenger rail service on the FEC tracks.
* Passing legislation that defines and establishes regulations for sober homes.
* Passing legislation that allows counties to pass their own gun regulations.