Florida: control of growth at issue

St. Petersburg Times, April 5
http://www.sptimes.com/2007/04/05/State/Control_of_growth_at_.shtml
House Republicans unveiled a plan Tuesday that could limit the state's power to oversee community growth.

Lobbyists for cities, counties and a growth watchdog group cautioned the legislators to slow down before stripping the state Department of Community Affairs of its role reviewing local-level zoning changes.

"We would urge you not to rush into this process," said Community Affairs Secretary Tom Pelham, who had a day to review the plan.
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