Vision embraced | www.palmbeachdailynews.com

Petition fever strikes Palm Beach island. From the Shiny Sheet op-ed, click title for link.

If opponents to the plan obtain more than 800 signatures within 30 days, the issue could be forced onto the ballot in February, rescinding the decision of the elected Town Council. This is certainly their right by law but would essentially reflect ideological opposition to change in any form. Unfortunately, this appears to be part of the town’s new political landscape.
As Mr. Rosow noted, there are pitfalls to blind opposition to change. He pointed out that Royal Poinciana Way once had a water tower, railroad tracks down the middle, houses of ill repute, barracks for The Breakers staff and a mule pen.