2026 Charter Review Committee - Meeting 4 - 9/15/2025

The County of Volusia's 2026 Charter Review Committee held a listening session on September 15, 2025, to gather public input on potential amendments to the county charter. The session focused on soliciting residents' views before the committee begins detailed discussions in upcoming meetings. Key topics raised by speakers included proposals for environmental protections such as native landscaping and restrictions on water use, suggestions to keep property taxes tied to inflation, calls for nonpartisan county elections, and the establishment of a police review board to enhance law enforcement accountability. Other concerns involved zoning and land use policies, transparency in government communications, and procedural questions about appointments within the county government. The committee plans to compile and review all public comments and staff suggestions in future meetings, aiming to develop recommendations for voter consideration in 2026.