Lake Worth Beach residents will head to the polls Tuesday to vote on five charter amendments, but two proposals tied to the future of the city’s public land are drawing the most attention.
Voters to decide future of public spaces in Lake Worth Beach
Questions 2 and 3 on the ballot would allow the city to lease certain publicly owned properties to private partners for up to 99 years, something city leaders say could help bring investment to aging infrastructure.
But opponents argue the change could reduce voter oversight and potentially open the door to overdevelopment.
From the historic City Hall Annex in downtown Lake Worth Beach to the public beach and city golf course, the vote could determine who has the final say over the future of some of the city’s most recognizable public spaces…