Redistricting, property tax repeal fuel debate in Coral Springs. Plus, DUI crash
Three recent stories about Coral Springs covered several topics, including Florida redistricting efforts, a proposed property tax repeal and a fatal wrong-way DUI crash.
Here’s a rundown to catch up:
Anger and skepticism: Coral Springs lawmakers spar over redistricting efforts
Local lawmakers argued that this year’s redistricting effort moved too fast and lacked the transparency of the last cycle. Rep. Dan Daley criticized the process as partisan, while Rep. Chip LaMarca downplayed its effect on election outcomes.
‘This is about control.’ Coral Springs officials weigh in on property tax repeal
Elected officials warned that a property tax repeal question headed to the November ballot could blow big holes in city budgets. They also the said ballot language doesn’t fully spell out who could end up paying more.
Wrong-way driver accused of killing former Coral Springs mayor’s son is arrested
Authorities arrested a man accused of driving drunk the wrong way and causing a head-on crash that killed the stepson of a former Coral Springs mayor. Investigators say the driver’s blood alcohol level was about three times the legal limit.
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