- April 15, 2025
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Dear Editor:
Next Tuesday, the Volusia County Council is planning to OK the purchase of 356 acres of land for a motocross track and an adjoining conservation area for $4,628,000. They are prepared to use Volusia ECHO and Volusia Forever funds to make this acquisition.
Spending taxpayer dollars on dirt bike racing does not raise the quality of life of most Volusia County residents. Since improving the quality of life is the foundation of the ECHO and Forever programs, please tell your councilman to vote no to the purchase by sending a note or speaking at next week’s County Council meeting in DeLand. Only public outcry will stop this expensive, irresponsible project.
Jack Surrette
Ormond Beach
Dear Editor:
I'm a subscriber to the Ormond Beach Observer. I think it's worth the cost but I noticed that over half of the content, including ads are about Palm Coast and Flagler.
I know, I counted them. Around 70 for FPC and only around 30 for Ormond.
I know Ormond is close by but I'm not really interested in what's happening north of me. I would like to see more about Ormond.
John Mulford
Ormond Beach
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