Category: city of key west

Did you catch all that? Key West officials answered several high-profile questions at the March 31 city commission meeting. Here’s the rundown: WILL THE CITY EXPAND THE HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD FROM FIVE TO SEVEN SEATS? No. The commission voted 5-2 against the expansion. Mayor Teri Johnston and Commissioner Sam Kaufman favored the seven-member board. The community was also divided. Many of Johnston’s supporters called for new ideas, enhanced expertise and greater diversity on the board. Others criticized the condition of public housing complexes operated by the housing authority and...