CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (June 11, 2025) — The Charlotte County Commission is seeking volunteers for the following appointments:
Sales Tax Focus Group – The Charlotte County Commission is seeking volunteers to serve on the 1% Local Option Sales Tax Focus Group that will hold a series of meetings to review prioritize projects to be funded by revenue generated by the 1% local option sales tax if approved by voters in November 2026. The focus group’s recommendations will be provided to the County Commission, which vote on the final project list.
To request an application, contact Administration at 941-743-1943.
MPO – Citizens’ Advisory Committee is seeking one Charlotte County resident to serve as a West County Representative (applicant must live West of the Myakka River) and one South County Representative. The CAC reviews and makes recommendations on transportation plans and projects that the MPO Board will consider.
MPO – Charlotte County Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board is seeking one volunteer: one experienced representative of the local private for-profit transportation industry. The purpose of the LCB is to identify local service needs and to provide information, advice, and direction to the Community Transportation Coordination of service to be provided to the transportation disadvantaged.
The deadline for submitting an application is Monday, July 14.
Please go online at www.ccpgmpo.gov or contact the MPO for an application. The MPO mailing address is Charlotte County-Punta Gorda MPO, 1050 Loveland Blvd., Box C, Port Charlotte, FL 33980; Email: office@ccpgmpo.gov. The MPO board will elect the above positions at its Monday, Aug. 4, 2025 meeting.
The Barrier Island Fire Service Municipal Service Benefit Unit Advisory Board is seeking a volunteer to fill a vacant position with term ending Oct. 31, 2025. Applicants must be residents of Charlotte County and reside within the unit. Submit applications to Public Safety Department, 26571 Airport Road, Punta Gorda, FL 33982; call 941-833-5602 or email Carole.Thomas@CharlotteCountyFL.gov.
The Beaches and Shores Advisory Committee is seeking a volunteer to fill the unexpired term of the District 4 Representative. The Applicant must be a resident of Charlotte County and reside within the boundaries of District 4. The term is effective immediately and will expire November 2026. To obtain an application, send an email to Claudia.Mayo@charlottecountyfl.gov. This position will remain open until filled.
The following MSBU/TU Advisory Boards are seeking volunteers who must be both a property owner within and reside within the unit. Submit applications to Public Works Department, 7000 Florida St., Punta Gorda, FL 33950; call 941-575-3600 or e-mail MSBU-TU@CharlotteCountyFL.gov.
- Boca Grande Street & Drainage Unit is seeking one member to fill a position with a term through Oct. 31, 2026.
- Buena Vista Waterway Unit is seeking one member to fill a position with a term through Oct. 31, 2026.
- Edgewater North Waterway Unit is seeking one member to fill a position with a term through Oct. 31, 2028.
- Englewood East Non-Urban Street & Drainage Unit is seeking one member to fill a position with a term through Oct. 31, 2027.
- Gardens of Gulf Cove Street & Drainage Unit is seeking one member to fill a position with a term through Oct. 31, 2027
- Greater Port Charlotte Street & Drainage Unit is seeking one member to fill a position with a term through Oct. 31, 2027.
- Gulf Cove Waterway Unit is seeking one member to fill a position with a term through Oct. 31, 2028.
- Harbour Heights Waterway Unit is seeking two members to fill a position with a term through Oct. 31, 2027.
- Manasota Key Street & Drainage Unit is seeking two members to fill a position with a term through Oct. 31, 2027.
- Manchester Waterway Utility Unit is seeking one member to fill a position with a term through Oct. 31, 2027, and one member to fill a position with a term through Oct. 31, 2028.
- Placida Area Street & Drainage Unit is seeking one member to fill a position with a term through Oct. 31, 2028.
- Rotonda Sands Street & Drainage Unit is seeking one member to fill a position with a term through Oct. 31, 2028.
- Suncoast Waterway Unit is seeking one member to fill a position with a term through Oct. 31, 2026, and one member to fill a position with a term through Oct. 31, 2028.
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