Volusia County Considers Development Moratorium

The Volusia County Council's discussion on a proposed temporary moratorium on residential development has been postponed to a special meeting scheduled for January 14. Chairman Jeff Brower introduced the moratorium after Hurricane Milton exacerbated flooding concerns, but fellow council members, including David Santiago, criticized it as politically motivated and lacking sufficient data. Residents like Elena Krafft and the Joslins support the moratorium, attributing flooding issues to new developments, while others express concern over its potential economic impact. Santiago emphasized the need for thorough analysis before deciding, while Brower argued immediate action is necessary. The council will gather more information and input from the community at the upcoming meeting, which will focus solely on the moratorium proposal.