Volusia Forever committee adopts 2026 work plan, adds outreach language, reiterates mission and backs bonding The Volusia Forever advisory committee revised and adopted its 2026 work plan on Jan. 30, voting to (1) recommend annual public outreach by staff, (2) insert the program mission and reiterate support for perpetuity and partnerships, (3) clarify small-lot acquisition language, and (4) formally recommend council consider bonding to finance acquisitions.

The Volusia Forever committee just made significant strides in their 2026 work plan, emphasizing public outreach, mission clarity, and the potential for bonding to secure essential conservation lands.

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County attorney briefed Volusia Forever advisory committee on proposed Charter amendment to create conservation land registry Deputy County Attorney Russ Brown told the Volusia Forever advisory committee that a Charter Review subcommittee advanced a proposed amendment to create a Volusia County Registry of Conservation Lands, which would require a 'majority plus one' of the entire County Council to add or remove county-owned registry properties and generally bar sale or transfer except for public-purpose uses or eminent domain.

A new proposal could revolutionize the protection of conservation lands in Volusia County, requiring a supermajority for any transfers and ensuring these precious areas remain safeguarded from sale.

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