COTI announces annual meeting, keynote speaker
The Committee of the Islands will hold its annual meeting on March 17 at 9:30 a.m. at The Community House, at 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, with coffee and Danish pastries available starting at 9 a.m.
South Florida Water Management District Chairman Chauncey Goss will be the keynote speaker.
A long-time Sanibel resident, he has a record of public accomplishment, including service as deputy staff director and director of budget review for the House Budget Committee. Goss is also the founder and managing partner of Goss Practical Solutions, a firm that provides federal, fiscal policy analysis.
“At a time when water quality is uppermost in our minds, we are fortunate to have Chauncey Goss as our keynote speaker,” COTI President Larry Schopp said. “I can think of no one more qualified to talk about the political challenges and progress being made to address the quality of water entering our estuary and long-term efforts at restoring a natural flow way south to the Everglades.”
The public is invited to attend the program.
Following Goss’ address, there will be an opportunity for questions from attendees. COTI will also confer its Citizen of the Year award for outstanding service in furtherance of its mission. There will be a members-only business meeting afterward, at which directors will be elected for the coming year.
In existence since 1975, COTI is an independent, non-partisan advocacy group that works for a better Sanibel by promoting the continuity of good local government, protection of the environment and preservation of the sanctuary character of the barrier island community. Visit www.coti.org for details.