The OCBA is seeking islanders’ comments as to the future of Ocracoke.
The island has a lot of issues that have been on the minds of many for a long time.
Two years ago, through its Ferry Lobby committee, the OCBA worked with local and state officials on solutions to ferry funding and operations, and now it’s time to get working on “What is the future of Ocracoke,” said Bob Chestnut, board chair. “What can we do now while we’re figuring out the next 10 to 20 years?”
OCBA wants to be proactive rather than reactive, Chestnut said. A lot of good, positive things are going on, but we need to have input with all of these agencies involved with solving Ocracoke problems
“This is our island,” he said.
The monthly meeting Tuesday, March 18, will be devoted to concerns and ideas from islanders and non-resident property owners and will be held at 6 p.m. in the Ocracoke Community Center.
All are welcome to attend.
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My name is Don Jackson. I live in Chesapeake va. I have been coming to Ocracoke since 1989. Sadley I now experience a much different island. Traffic jams, hundreds of golf carts and long lines just to eat. Summer hotel rates now rival those found in VA. Beach. People you are killing a beautiful Island with greed. Ever since the Midgets were allowed to build those condos and property taxes drove lifelong home owners out the magic of Ocracoke , has begun to die. My God Grayhound side buses were allowed to bring daytrippers by the thousands clogging up the Hatterest ferry into 4 hour waits. What is interesting is to read the promo talking about the trangqual beauty of this small island community. No more, no more. Solution.. cap the summer # at Hatterest. Limit the # of golf carts to rent. When the island gets over run on any given day close it down other than confirmed hotel guests. Other places around the country are putting restrictions in place to maintain the ombionce of the town. Don’t let Ocracoke die. Do something NOW before it is too late. Don Jackson 1662donnyj@gmail.com
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