{"id":62868,"date":"2026-02-19T21:56:58","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T02:56:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/?p=62868"},"modified":"2026-02-19T21:57:02","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T02:57:02","slug":"stop-the-development-of-the-government-building-in-kathleen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/2026\/02\/19\/stop-the-development-of-the-government-building-in-kathleen\/","title":{"rendered":"Stop the Development of the Government Building in Kathleen"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By Amanda Anderson an online petition<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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The Issue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Save Historic North Kathleen and Protect Our Community<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Residents of Kathleen and surrounding areas are coming together to oppose the county\u2019s proposed development along Kathleen Road that threatens the character, safety, and history of our community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kathleen is not just a location on a map. It is a historic community built on generations of families, rural character, and a shared sense of pride. The proposed government development in the middle of established residential neighborhoods raises serious concerns, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Loss of historic and rural community character<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Increased traffic and safety risks along Kathleen Road<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Potential flooding and environmental impact in an area already prone to water issues<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Lack of transparency and meaningful community input before the decision was made<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Declining property values and quality of life for surrounding residents<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This project does not reflect the needs or wishes of the people who live here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are asking county officials to pause this project, engage with the community, and explore alternative locations that do not disrupt a residential area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kathleen deserves to be preserved, not pushed aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ways you can help:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Projects often change when:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022  Strong public turnout continues
\u2022. Media coverage starts
\u2022. Flooding\/environmental risks are documented
\u2022 Commissioners see political risk
\u2022 Alternative sites are proposed<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even if land is purchased, the project still needs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Site plan approval
\u2022 Engineering approvals
\u2022 Environmental\/stormwater review
\u2022 Budget approvals<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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