2026 Charter Review Committee - Meeting 8 - 11/10/2025

The County of Volusia's 2026 Charter Review Committee convened on November 10, 2025, to discuss a range of charter amendments and public concerns. Key topics included the protection of conservation lands under the Valuchia Forever program, with strong public support for preserving these lands in perpetuity and proposals to require supermajority votes for disposal. The committee also addressed procedural matters such as the location of county council meetings, ultimately recommending that meetings on the east side of the county be encouraged but not mandated in the charter. Discussions on mandating funding for public transportation as a charter amendment were deferred to subcommittee review due to complexity. Other significant issues included cultural funding priorities, stormwater management coordination, and potential changes to council structure and terminology. The committee agreed to further explore several proposals, seek expert presentations, and organize subcommittees to refine amendment language ahead of future meetings, aiming to finalize recommendations by May 2026.