- Hurricane Milton in 2024 severely damaged the Border Lake Drainage Basin, highlighting longstanding flooding issues in Apopka’s closed basin area.
- Mayor Bryan Nelson secured $6.25 million in grants to redirect floodwater from Border Lake to a wastewater plant for treatment and reclaimed water use.
- Commissioner Nick Nesta prioritizes collaboration with agencies and long-term infrastructure evaluation to mitigate flooding and secure funding for Apopka.
The Apopka Chief and WESH 2 News organized a mayoral debate on Feb. 3, when all three candidates addressed their visions for the city. The 90-minute format did not allow for question on every key issue, so each week leading up to the March 10 election, the Chief will run a Q&A addressing different issues.
Last week, the candidates addressed the charter amendment that would establish a public comment period before “decision” items on city council agendas. This week’s question is as follows:
Over the last several years, flooding has intensified at Border Lake and other nearby lakes. How would you address this issue as mayor?…