SURVEY RESULTS SUMMARY In a survey conducted by the Winter Springs Community Association, Winter Springs residents expressed strong concerns for the city’s proposed FY 2024 budget and the direction of the city. Recent investigations launched by Inspector General of Seminole County and Florida’s Auditor General and the recent resignation of…
2024 Winter Springs Budget Survey
This Monday, the Winter Springs City Commission will meet to review its budget for Fiscal Year 2024. Our association has reviewed the proposed budget and WE WANT YOUR OPINION on the the overall state of our city’s finances, tax policy, and what our priorities should be. This is YOUR CHANCE…
Analysis: Did Winter Springs wastewater spills contaminate drinking water supply?
In the run up to the last election, in which multiple city commissioners were seeking re-election in the face of the failures of the water system, the city created a tax-payer funded website to share information about the water system designed to cast it in a positive light. One of…
Winter Springs refuses to repay taxpayers after Inspector General finds millions in misappropriated funds
After experiencing critical infrastructure failures to our roads, water system and bridges during Hurricane Ian, county commissioner Jay Zembower requested an audit of the City of Winter Springs’ use of Penny Sales Tax funds. Several failed bridges should have been maintained using these funds. The county’s Inspector General audit found…
Winter Springs’ Impending Water Rate Crisis
In recent weeks, I have been told by several people that Winter Springs city leadership is discussing the potential of residents’ water bills increasing by 11% for each of the next five years. A compounding 11% increase over a five year period results in more than a 68% increase. A…
Winter Springs Water Quality Initiative Update
As reported by WFTV, residents will see construction along SR 434 near Central Winds Park. The city is installing water mains to eventually provide reclaimed water to neighborhoods on the east side of Winter Springs, such as Tuscawilla Crossings. This is a major victory for the Winter Springs Water Quality Initiative. Between…
Concerns Surrounding Commissioner Benton’s Campaign Transactions
As residents of Winter Springs, Florida, we are concerned about recent revelations regarding City Commissioner Matt Benton’s involvement in his fellow commissioners’ unsuccessful re-election campaigns. According to campaign finance reports, Commissioner Benton received payments totaling over $14,000 from Mayor McCann, Commissioner Cannon, and Commissioner Hale for campaign-related services through his…
Whistleblower Video: “I have children; because of fecal matter a lot of people falling sick”
Winter Springs water plant manager claims water test results intentionally falsified; log books purposefully removed so tests could not be sent to state. We interviewed a former Winter Springs wastewater plant operator/manager who described systemic deceit, intentional misreporting of water test data, to hide the true nature of the condition…
SEMINOLE COUNTY: We called Winter Springs; nobody was home
Cade Resnick has been actively involved in providing information related to the sewage issues affecting the Highlands and Tuscawilla, and has had ongoing communication with city staff, who have shared alarming details and concerns of the mishandling of Hurricane Ian. According to conversations with Seminole County, they attempted to reach…
CITY EMPLOYEE: “Non-compliant” wastewater pumped from plant flooding Winter Springs BLVD & golf course
If assertions of Winter Springs employee are true, fecal matter likely flowed through golf course, Bear Creek Nature Preserve, Greenbriar Drive and Howell Creek before dumping into Lake Jessup. By Jesse PhillipsWinter Springs Community AssociationWinter Springs Water Quality Initiative A Winter Springs Public Works employee reached out to us with…