Team Members:
tba, Chair
Richard Harris (Past President)
Barbara Powell Harris (Area A Director)
Ron Kashden (Laurel Park)
The CCNA Membership at their May 3rd meeting voted unanimously to add a new Strategic Initiative to their list of initiatives for 2025.
Background: The people that live in the city of Sarasota have been breathing polluted air and dodging concrete debris in the surrounding area where US Recycling has been running their operations for over 15 years. Within a mile of this operation, there are 3 schools, 1 daycare (with another under construction), 5 parks, and 2 senior living communities that frequently receive concrete dust in the air. When the wind blows strong enough the dust travels even further into our city and neighborhoods. Breathing concrete dust and encountering debris from their trucks are common here. Just one child on a bike at the wrong time could lead to a tragedy.
The Central Cocoanut Neighborhood Association has been at the forefront of advocating for change, tirelessly working to gather data, raise awareness, and push for policy interventions. Their efforts have highlighted the urgent need for a sustainable solution that prioritizes the health and well-being of Sarasota’s residents. It is a call to action that demands immediate attention and commitment from local authorities to ensure that every citizen has access to clean, breathable air.