Charlotte County asks Legislature to withdraw bill targeting Punta Gorda service area; board calls for study and staff talks After a lengthy legal briefing on overlapping utility authority, the Charlotte County Board unanimously directed staff to ask state legislators to withdraw a bill that would move Punta Gorda's service territory and to pursue a local, data-driven approach with the city including an independent technical study and interlocal talks.

Charlotte County is taking a stand against proposed legislation that could drastically change utility service boundaries, raising concerns about infrastructure costs and customer impacts.

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