Brightline Station in Martin County

Brightline Station in Martin County

The Martin County Taxpayers Association wants to formally endorse Stuart’s and Martin County’s bid for a Brightline Station. We have analyzed the economic benefit to the taxpayers and have concluded that a station will pay for itself. That is especially true given the...
A Bad Precedent

A Bad Precedent

Under Chair Ed Ciampi, the BOCC set a very bad precedent at the August 8, 2023, meeting. About 150 residents of Palm City, organized with some assistance by Ciampi, were there to protest a “by right” development which they found unacceptable. Many reasons were...
TAXES vs SERVICES

TAXES vs SERVICES

TAXES vs SERVICES: A COST-BENEFIT EXAMINATION OF LAND USE Introduction   Martin County generates a lot of heated discussion and polarization over the issue of growth. The Urban Services Boundary which calls for agriculture beyond the Urban Services Boundary calls...