Welcome to the official blog of Save the Estates, where the Board of Directors extends a warm welcome to our new digital home. We are thrilled to embark on this journey with you as we educate and inform our community about the exciting road to incorporating Golden Gate Estates as its own municipality. Our aim is to create a vibrant, self-governing community, drawing inspiration from the successful model of our neighboring town, Southwest Ranches.
Together, through your support, generous donations, active participation as Get Out The Vote volunteers, and dedicated efforts, we are working tirelessly to transform the vision of the Town of Golden Gate Estates into a reality.
Why Incorporate? Here’s a Glimpse of the Benefits:
1. Local Control and Representation:
Incorporation empowers us to have a direct say in local matters, ensuring that decisions made about our community are in line with our values and aspirations. We will have the opportunity to elect local representatives who truly understand and represent our interests, amplifying our collective voice and fostering a strong sense of community.
2. Enhanced Services and Infrastructure:
As a municipality, we can focus on improving community services, such as libraries, parks, and recreation centers, tailored to the specific needs and desires of Golden Gate Estates residents. Additionally, incorporating enables us to drive infrastructure enhancements, including improvements in internet connectivity, cell towers, cable, fiber, roads, electric utility, and hurricane power mitigation plans. We are committed to ensuring that our community thrives in every aspect.
3. Fiscal Responsibility and Local Reinvestment:
Through incorporation, we gain greater control over our financial resources. This allows us to promote responsible spending, minimize wastefulness, and ensure that more of our tax dollars and fees stay within our community. With increased local reinvestment, we can address critical needs, implement community initiatives, and create a sustainable future for Golden Gate Estates.
4. Preserving Our Unique Identity:
Incorporation provides us with the opportunity to safeguard the charm and tranquility that define Golden Gate Estates. By discouraging dense development within our boundaries and encouraging responsible growth closer to the urban core, we can maintain the spaciousness and natural beauty that make our community truly exceptional.
Current Progress and Community Engagement:
We are currently at an exciting stage in our journey. The Feasibility Study and Town Charter have been prepared and are now ready for review by our legislators. The next steps involve community outreach and education, where we will engage with legislators and community leaders to advocate for the Town of Golden Gate Estates. Our FAQ’s section on this website is a valuable resource to begin your education on the subject. We encourage you to explore, comment, and ask questions as we build a well-informed community.
Sign our Petition:
If you believe in the vision of a self-governing Golden Gate Estates, we invite you to show your support by signing our petition. Every signature counts and strengthens our case as we demonstrate the collective desire for incorporation.
Conclusion:
The path to municipal incorporation is an ambitious one, but together, with your support and engagement, we can make it a reality. Stay tuned to our blog for regular updates, informative articles, and opportunities to get involved. Let’s embark on this transformative journey, united in our vision for a prosperous and self-governing Golden Gate Estates.
It should include the area on the west side of 951 from Vanderbilt south to the last street before the small pond at the traffic light that goes into the Estates. We are all 2.5 or 5 acres