True to his promise, County Commissioner Jeff Kinnard has formally carved out space at Tuesday’s meeting to discuss breaking with the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) and joining another district.
Kinnard, at an earlier meeting this month, expressed displeasure with SWFWMD over the tone of a letter sent from the District to the board regarding ownership of the Chassahowitzka boat ramp and campgrounds.
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