Florida Representative Vicki Lopez has introduced HB 943, a bill that threatens to strip local governments of their power to control development—paving the way for high-rise towers to pop up along our beachfronts, overshadowing our neighborhoods and historic districts.
This isn’t just about housing—it’s about handing control over to developers and eliminating the local protections that make our communities livable.
What’s at Stake?
While HB 943 is being pushed as an affordable housing solution, it’s actually a Trojan horse that puts profit over people. If passed, this bill will:
✅ Usurp Local Height Limits – Imagine 50-story towers rising along our coast, destroying views, blocking sunlight, and overwhelming local infrastructure—all because Tallahassee overruled our local zoning.
✅ Override Local Development Standards – Cities will lose control over density, lot sizes, and building heights, allowing out-of-scale developments in residential areas.
✅ Create a Developer Free-for-All – With local governments powerless to stop it, developers can pack in as many units as possible, regardless of infrastructure, traffic, or environmental concerns.
✅ Preempt Local Affordable Housing Plans – Cities already have strategies to address affordability, but this bill wipes out local initiatives in favor of a one-size-fits-all, developer-friendly approach.
Vicki Lopez’s Bill Puts Our Coastal Communities at Risk
HB 943 gives developers the green light to reshape our neighborhoods, ignoring the concerns of residents and local leaders. We must stop it before it’s too late.
Take Action NOW!
📞 Call Your State Legislators – Tell them HB 943 is a reckless overreach that must be stopped.
✍️ Sign Petitions & Send Letters – Let your local and state representatives know that you oppose this attack on local control.
🎤 Show Up & Speak Out – Attend public hearings and demand that your voice be heard.
📣 Spread the Word – Share this message with friends, neighbors, and community groups. Use social media to rally opposition!
🚨 If we don’t act now, developers—not residents—will decide the future of our neighborhoods. Protect our communities, our history, and our coastlines—say NO to HB 943 and Vicki Lopez’s overreach!