In just 4 days, over 500 signatures were collected from those who support rebuilding the Margate Boardwalk.
Members of the Margate Boardwalk Committee set up tables in different parts of the city. One spot was smartly placed in front of the always busy, Casel’s Market.
Residents were asked if they wanted Margate Commissioners to put the Boardwalk issue to a vote via public referendum. A public poll for all taxpayers would also be considered.
Rebuilding the Margate Boardwalk
Margate Boardwalk Committee President Glenn Klotz told DownbeachBUZZ : ‘all were trying to do is determine if a majority of Margate residents want to explore the benefits of rebuilding our once awesome Margate Boardwalk. If not, we’ll just pack up and call it a day.
No arm twisting here. Just a little public inquiry. Should we rebuild the Margate Boardwalk?
So far, early indications suggest a majority would love to take a stroll along their own ocean front boardwalk, instead of schlepping all the way to Ventnor or Atlantic City.
A Margate Boardwalk would be a pedestrian walk way, nestled safely behind and above the controversial, man-made dunes. The Boardwalk would be elevated to ensure a scenic view of the surf and beaches of Margate.
As part of the proposed Margate Boardwalk plan, custom ramps would funnel beach-goers directly to the boards, and then easily onto the beach.
A newly rebuilt Margate boardwalk would feature a dedicated bike path, pavilions, and much needed restrooms.
Those who struggle in crossing the dunes are especially interested in a community project like this.
The table I went to in front of supermarket and signed a petition, TO HOLD A PUBLIC MEETING AND THEN HAVE ALL TAX PAYERS VOTE on a plan to build the planned Boardwalk.
Either this report above is in error, or the people gathering signatures were deliberately miss representing what the signature was for.
I oppose building the Boardwalk and I think most TAX PAYERS in Margate will oppose the Boardwalk because it will change the nature of the community in ways few would find attractive.
Lots of us local Margatians want a boardwalk. Please don’t speak for us.
I concur! I was told to put my name on the list to request voting power as I am a taxpayer but not here full time. I don’t agree with building a boardwalk if it involves a tax increase. There are too many unknowns to me to vote to have it built.
Sorry. We can’t allow non-residents to vote. They would gut our school systems, since it’s higher taxes and doesn’t affect them.
It is my opinion that more people and businesses would benefit from the city spending the money on buying the causeway. #stopthetolls
I.m So Much in favor of rebuilding the Boardwalk in Margate! But I heard a rumor that there’s an official from the EPA that lives in Ventnor that is totally against rebuilding the boardwalk in Margate and has said we would never get it! Does anyone know who that person is? I intend to find out who he is and confront him on this issue and find out if that is true! From what I was told that the State was against the Margate residents would not receive any grant money to fund the Boardwalk because of the lawsuit Margate had against the Dune Project! I think rebuilding the Boardwalk in Margate would be a Great asset to Margate and would stabilize the dunes and would Make the dunes look more desirable!
We turned out such strong support for the not ruining our beaches with those horrendous dunes
The boardwalk would at least make the dunes somewhat tolerable
There is an extreme need for safer and easier access to our beautiful beaches
The boardwalk would do just that
The dunes and a boardwalk…. let’s completely ruin our beaches. A few supporters desire to leave a boardwalk as their “legacy” as was reported in the Atlantic City Press. If they want to leave a legacy do it with their own money, not tax payers who are not in agreement with totally defacing our beaches. A few speaking for the rest of us.
The boardwalk would be built on the bulkhead side of the beach.
You’re underestimating how many locals support the boardwalk. It’s a lot!