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Citizen Boards & Committees www.monroecounty-fl.gov/ boardsandcommittees Monroe County has citizen boards and committees that contribute to the government in a variety of ways; some serve as advisory groups to the Board of County Commissioners, while others work on issues and projects in the community. AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE Works on affordable housing opportunities for residents and workforce and fulfills Florida Statute requirements regarding the Local Housing Assistance Plan. Contact: Juanita Jones 305.289.2562 Jones-Juanita@ monroecounty-fl.gov ART IN PUBLIC PLACES The five-person BOCC-appointed committee reviews and recommends proposals for commissioned permanent public art. Projects are funded by the “1% for Art” ordinance created in 2001. It strives to promote and support the vibrant arts community by enhancing public buildings throughout Monroe County. Contact: Elizabeth Young 305.295.4369
Director@keysarts.com CLIMATE CHANGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE Makes recommendations to the BOCC regarding appropriate mitigation and adaptation policies needed to address climate change issues. Contact: Alicia Betancourt 305.453.8774 Betancourt-Alicia@ monroecounty-fl.gov
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CITIZENS ADVISORY TASK FORCE Assists Monroe County by conducting neighborhood revitalization and housing rehabilitation programs using Community Development Block Grant funds. Contact: Tina LoSacco 305.292.4426 Losacco-Tina@ monroecounty-fl.gov CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND APPEALS Hears discrepancies in interpretations of the current County building codes. Contact: Maria Partington 305.289.2583 Partington-Maria@ monroecounty-fl.gov CONTRACTORS EXAMINING BOARD Interprets and makes rules and regulations, and hears public complaints and code compliance violations. Contact: Maria Partington 305.289.2583 Partington-Maria@ monroecounty-fl.gov DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE A committee that reviews applications for development approval and reviews applications for amendments to the text of the Comprehensive Plan, Land Development Code, and map amendments. Contact: Debra Roberts 305.289.2522 Roberts-Debra@ monroecounty-fl.gov Or, Ilze Aquila 305.289.2529 Aguila-Ilze@monroecounty-fl.gov
FLORIDA KEYS TRANSPORTATION COORDINATION COMMITTEE The Board of County Commissioners approved a resolution in July 2019 to create the committee to study and research traffic issues and create formal recommendations for the governing bodies of the five municipalities and the BOCC.
DUCK KEY SECURITY DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARD Provides security services for the residential areas of Duck Key. Contact: Sylvia Hernandez sylviahdz@gmail.com Updates on Duck Key Bridge projects can be found at www.monroecounty-fl.gov/duckkey. FLORIDA KEYS COUNCIL FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES Implements special projects that advocate for residents and visitors with disabilities and their families. Contact: Anna Haskins 305.292.4591 Haskins-Anna@monroecounty-fl.gov
