Andy in the news...
2024
Bulow RV Park Has 6 Months to Solve Compliance Crisis
Flaglerlive – January 8, 2024
Commission Chairman Andy Dance put most of the blame on park management during an exchange with Martin that distilled the issue to its essentials. “This really is a property management issue, a failure of property management,” he said.
“But you’re passing the buck to the residents, is what’s happening,” Dance said. “It’s now falling on their shoulders to make changes to things that have been allowed. It’s not right, it’s not fair. And this has been persisting.”
2023
Flagler Commission Chair Andy Dance, Chief of Special Projects/Library Director Holly Albanese to Attend NEFRC Leadership Academy
December 19, 2023 – Flagler News Weekly
Flagler County Board of County Commissioners Chair Andy Dance along with Chief of Special Projects and Library Director Holly Albanese have been selected to attend the 2024 Northeast Florida Regional Council (NEFRC) Leadership Academy. The seven-month program begins in January.
County Commission Sets Committee Assignments for Coming Year
Flaglerlive – November 21, 2023
Flagler County Commission Chair Andy Dance selected five committee assignments for 2023 where he will be the designee, as well as two committees where he will serve as alternate. He serves on the following committees: Flagler County Affordable Housing Advisory Committee; Flagler County Tourist Development Council; Northeast Florida Regional Council; River to Sea Transportation Planning Organization; School Planning Oversight Committee; and as an alternate for the Family Life Center; and, the Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board.
“As the commission chair, I feel it is important to participate as the designee for critical regional organizations like the Northeast Florida Regional Council and the River to Sea Transportation Planning Organization, plus our Tourist Development Council.”
Andy Dance as County Commission Chair: Process, Deliberation and Transparency Come in from the Cold.
Flaglerlive – November 21, 2023
Flagler County Commissioner Andy Dance said he intends to put his chairmanship to work for more transparency and vetting of issues. Dance, a landscape architect by profession, is meticulous, analytical, hard working, and extremely deliberate. He’s all about process. He doesn’t like issues hurried through without substantive discussion, and workshops when necessary. He prizes transparency. He prizes decorum.
“I view this as an opportunity to put leadership practices in place alongside administration in order to improve our board processes” Dance said. Dance was…placing his chairmanship in the context of his long-term goal. He was laying out his vision for his chairmanship, as few chairs of local governments do. His would not be a caretaker chairmanship. He wants an earlier goal-setting schedule to craft a budget based on the commission’s goals. Commissioners need to be more deliberative about their priorities, whether it’s infrastructure maintenance, operations efficiency, safety and security, taxation.
Andy Dance becomes chair of Flagler County Commission, with Leann Pennington as vice chair
Palm Coast Observer – November 27, 2023
Flagler County Commissioner Andy Dance is the new chaor of the commission, taking over from Commissioner Greg Hansen.
Florida State Guard training complex close to relocating to Flagler County
ClickOrlando – October 24, 2023
“It's great for Flagler County because of the fact that we have a multi-use training facility coming into our backyard,” Andy Dance said. Dance serves (as Vice-Chair) on the Flagler County Board of County Commissioners.
Public-Notice Misstep Delays County Commission's Decision
NOVEMBER 6, 2023 | FLAGLERLIVE
County Commissioner Andy Dance flagged the misstep. Before the closed session, County Attorney Al Hadeed explained the misstep as well as the extremely restricted parameters of executive, or closed-door, sessions.
Flagler County rejects commercial rezoning for mystery business in the Hammock
Palm Coast Observer
October 17, 2023 - Palm Coast Observer
Commissioner Andy Dance pointed out that even if commissioners knew the owners’ plans now and changed the zoning and land use map designations on that basis, they wouldn’t know what potential future owners planned for the property. But, he added, “Without a site plan, we have to assume the worst possible scenario” in terms of the proposed business’ impacts to traffic and roadways.
Victory for the Hammock as County Rejects More Intense Commercial Development on A1A Parcels
OCTOBER 17, 2023 | FLAGLERLIVE |
Just before the vote, Dance, a landscape architect, elaborated on the importance of protecting native vegetation in the coastal area–not in the abstract, but in relation to the land development code. The current zoning allows for the type of development that “can work with existing vegetation,” he said. “I think you could add tree canopy into that mix, especially with what the Hammock is, it’s a unique coastal Hammock community with specific vegetative aesthetics.”
Malacompra Beach Annexation Into Palm Coast Draws Frosty but Not Fatal Response from Joint Committee
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 | FLAGLERLIVE |
Joint Committee Chairman and County Commissioner Andy Dance at that committee’s meeting on Wednesday questioned whether there was consensus from the Palm Coast council to push the idea. “Until the city actually formulates a proposal that has buy-in from all the members, we should probably just limit our input,” Dance said.
Flagler County Chair Hansen, Vice Chair Dance sit on 3 Florida Association of Counties Policy Committees
Sep 13, 2023 · Dance will serve on two policy committees: Health, Safety & Justice, his first year on this committee; and, Water & Environmental Sustainability, his third year on this committee.
Commissioner Andy Dance Files for Re-Election; No Challengers ...
Aug 17, 2023 . The manner with which Dance has executed his job on the County Commission has been in some ways similar to how he was on the School Board: measured, moderate, and analytical.
Commissioners Blame 'Bad Planning' as Cost to Replace Jail Security System Triples in Months
Feb 21, 2023 · “The reserve to me is an emergency fund, and this is just a bad planning fund, is what it’s coming out to be,” Commissioner Andy Dance said, with hurricane season nearing.
2022
New member, new board: Flagler County commissioners sworn in ...
Nov 22, 2022 · Hansen and Commissioner Andy Dance were elected chair and vice-chair, respectively.
County Approves BJ's Wholesale Club Despite Unresolved Jam of Traffic Problems Ahead
Sep 23, 2022 · The Flagler County Commission cleared the way for the BJ’s Wholesale Club and five satellite businesses near the intersection of State Road 100 and Seminole Woods Boulevard.
Three Flagler Commissioners Largely Indifferent to Consequences of Budget “Blown Up at the Last Minute”
Sep 13, 2022 · The three Flagler County Commissioners who blew up the budget last Wednesday--Don O'Brien, Greg Hansen and Joe Mullins--were not interested in a detailed discussion.
Developments Would Halt in Flagler, Devastating Economy, If County Voids School-Planning Accord
Aug 6, 2022 · The Flagler County Commission (with Andy Dance in dissent) voted to have the county bail from a 14-year-old agreement with the school board.
In Hammock, $1.4 Million Paving of Dirt Roads in Rustic Neighborhood Draws Sharp Opposition
Aug 2, 2022 · The Flagler County Commission in a 4-1 vote approved paving and building drainage improvements around Apache Drive in the Hammock. ... Commissioner Andy Dance wanted a less intrusive solution.
As Commissioner Andy Dance Again Cites “lines of Decorum” Getting Crossed, Don O’Brien Walks Off
Aug 1, 2022 · Flagler County Commissioner Andy Dance today pointed to yet another crossing of "the lines of decorum" by fellow-Commissioner Joe Mullins, and again called for a retreat.
Palm Coast, Flagler County consider property tax options
July 23, 2021 - County Commissioner Andy Dance's proposal to slightly lower the property tax rate sent out on public notices was rebuffed. The county won't set the final rate until September.
Dance Uses UF Landscape Architecture Degree To Make Flagler County Better
May 3, 2022 - Economic development, growth and security are the top three priorities to better enhance Flagler County for University of Florida College of Design, Construction and Planning graduate Andy Dance.
County commissioner credits school district's 'creative' proposal for resolution of impact fee impasse
Mar 25, 2022 - County Commissioner Andy Dance proposed a compromise that led the County Commission to approve a school impact fee increase after months of back and forth with the school district.
County Finally Ratifies School Board's Higher Impact Fees ...
Mar 22, 2022 · The Flagler County Commission late Monday night voted 5-0 to approve the first increase in school impact fees in 17 years. Andy Dance finally had his say.
In Blow to School District, County Would Allow Unlimited Development Whether or Not There Are Enough Schools
Mar 21, 2022 · Commissioner Andy Dance told fellow-commissioners that the plan that should go forward at this point should only include changes required by law.
2021
In split vote, Flagler County Commission selects Joe Mullins as Chairman
Nov 16, 2021 · The vote was 3-2 for Mullins, with Commissioner Andy Dance voting against his nomination and saying he was doing so because of Mullins’ “online banter.”
County Commission’s Joe Mullins Choice: Filth or Statesmanship
Nov 15, 2021 · Andy Dance has been the saving grace of the commission. He’s a throw-back to non-partisan days of dull, disciplined, detail-oriented governance that couldn’t give a damn for grandstanding or narcissists.
Flagler Commission Appoints Heidi Petito Permanent County Administrator...
Oct 4, 2021 · Commissioner Andy Dance wasn't opposed to Heidi Petito's appointment, which was not a surprise, but to the haphazard manner in which Commissioner Greg Hansen brought it up. Oddly for an advocate of transparency and public accountability, Dance remains a lone voice on this commission.
Again Indifferent to Process, Colleagues Dismiss Andy Dance's Concern About County Commission’s Lack of Transparency
Aug 10, 2021 · County Commissioner Andy Dance is both the rookie on the County Commission, and by far its most seasoned, veteran elected official.
In 'Baffling' Votes, County Commission Rejects More Probing Meeting Schedule It Had Adopted Just 3 Weeks Ago
Aug 3, 2021 · Flagler County commissioners–the majority of them, anyway–don’t like to work too hard for their $58,850-a-year salary.
Punting Responsibility, County Pits Hammock Neighbors Against Each Other
Jan 29, 2021 · Not unlike many issues that have bumbled through commission votes with little analysis or serious questioning, the county proposal for Pamela Parkway appeared to be heading for quick ratification–until Andy Dance, newly elected to the commission, spoke up.
2020
County Scraps Rent-Free Space for Senior Meals in Flagler Beach to Pay $3,000 a Month, With $1,200 Yearly Increases
Dec 14, 2020 · County Commissioner Andy Dance, casting his first dissenting vote on a major issue, raised questions about the “due process” and transparency–or lack of transparency…
Incumbent O'Brien, Dance win Flagler County Commission races
Nov 4, 2020 · Republican candidate Andy Dance defeated Democratic candidate Corinne Hermle for
the Flagler County Commission District 1 seat.
2019 and earlier
Andy Dance - The Flaglerlive Interview for County Commission, District 1
https://flaglerlive.com/157387/andy-dance-flagler-county-commission-candidate-2020/
Candidates discuss development, economy, policing in Tiger Bay Club forum
Andy Dance's Political Tightrope - Running for County Commission While Serving on School Board
Andy Dance Will Resign School Board Seat He’s Held Since 2008 and Run for County Commission
https://flaglerlive.com/140900/andy-dance-will-resign/
Flagler School Board member to seek County Commission seat
Andy Dance and the Walking Audits
https://www.palmcoastobserver.com/article/andy-dance-and-the-walking-audits
School Board member is on a mission to make streets safer around schools.
Cathy Mittelstadt selected as Flagler Schools' next superintendent
Andy Dance Re-Elected To Flagler School Board Without Opposition; Others Must Slog It Out
https://flaglerlive.com/123557/andy-dance-reelected/
Palm Coast not looking at speed bumps as option for traffic calming
School Board bids farewell to Superintendent James Tager, welcomes Cathy Mittelstadt
PHOTO FINISH: Historic graduation for Matanzas High School at the Daytona International Speedway
Inside Rymfire Elementary's shelter through the eyes of Flagler School Board member Andy Dance
Eyes on International Prizes, Flagler’s Problem Solvers Launch Flocking Fund-Raising Season
https://flaglerlive.com/106836/fund-raising-fps/
Concerned about speeding on residential streets, safety team considers options
Flagler Schools Future Problem Solvers earn six awards at International Conference
Future Problem Solvers volunteer at pumpkin patch to benefit Flagler Schools
FPC teacher Diane Tomko is retiring, but Future Problem Solving will go on
With 5-0 vote, School Board picks James Tager as next Flagler Schools superintendent
District and Palm Coast Will Redesign Some Bus Stops in 1st Step To Counter Crashes Involving Children
https://flaglerlive.com/91138/school-bus-stops-safety/
