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Page 2, PGA C.A.N.! February 2020 February 2020
Editorial Board Commissioner’s Update from page 1 Representative and Senator on these and other statewide
• Short-Term Vacation Rentals
We strongly support legislation to repeal the state issues of importance to you. Your voter registration card
Editor: James A. Cioffi preemption of the regulation of short-term/vacation rental will indicate in which Florida House and Senate districts
james@jcclaw.com properties to allow local governments to regulate these you reside. Here are the State elected officials representing
Feature Writers: Dawn Levinstein, POA properties to protect the health and welfare of residents, North County:
Commissioner Hal R. Valeche visitors and businesses. Unfortunately, a bill (SB 1128)
O’Neal Bardin Jr. has been proposed which could unravel any form of local Representative Rick Roth, Delegation Chair
Contributing vacation rental oversight and regulation. This bill, if passed, District 85, (561) 625-5176; rick.roth@myfloridahouse.gov
Reporter: Don Kiselewski would have the effect of preempting inspection, licensing
and occupancy limits to the state. This is particularly Representative Mike Caruso
Your editors strongly believe that the number concerning, as it pertains to commercial uses in residential District 89, (561) 750-2396; mike.caruso@myfloridahouse.gov
of people who do become involved with any neighborhoods. Several constituents in District 1 have
news medium directly reflects on that medium’s complained to me about the operation of short-term rentals Senator Gayle Harrell
excellence, versatility and broad viewpoint. in their communities that have created nuisances, including District 25, (772) 221-4019; Harrell.gayle.web@flsenate.gov
Therefore, we invite PGA residents to contribute excessive traffic, parking concerns, noise, and possible
articles or current, timely news items and/or
“Letters to the Editors.” criminal activity. Some short-term rental operators are Senator Bobby Powell
Articles/letters are subject to editing and editors’ suspected of illegally converting single-family homes into District 30, (561) 650-6880; Powell.bobby.web@flsenate.gov
right to publish. Submission must include writer’s multi-family units. We think local regulation is essential to
name, address and telephone number. Unsigned articles protecting the integrity of our established neighborhoods As always, you are welcome to contact me at (561)
/letters will not be published. Opposing views to article and preserving our quality of life. 355-2201, or by email at hvaleche@pbcgov.org. My staff
viewpoints contained in this paper are welcome. I urge you to make your opinions known to your State and I are happy to assist you.
Articles do not necessarily represent the viewpoint
of the C.A.N.! organization. Submissions should
be mailed or delivered by the tenth of each month
for the following month’s publication (example: by
January 10 for February publication) to: Reminder From The POA/ARC
C.A.N.! Editors
Post Office Box 33436
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33420 or
Contact the publisher for additional information POA documents require that all residents apply for POA and
regarding submissions, fax (561) 627-9088 or e-mail HOA approval prior to making any changes to the exterior of
canpga@yahoo.com. your home, including but not limited to tree removal or planting,
Let’s hear from you. new landscaping, painting, roofing, additions or construction,
fencing, hurricane shutters, impact glass, play equipment,
garage door replacement or any other change, you must contact
the PGA POA Architectural Review Committee for approval.
Information and forms are available at www.pga-poa.com under
the “Documents & Forms” heading or call 627-2800.
Thank you,
Jack Hughes,
Chairman, POA ARC
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