33 new Ventnor townhomes are on the way at the site of a former school.
Commissioner Landgraf still frustrated by what he calls: inaccurate ‘narrative’.
To ensure public awareness, will the Ventnor Planning Board meetings be live streamed on ZOOM? Archived video on YouTube?
LIVE ZOOM video could provide much needed clarity for residents. Much better than a solo phone call to commissioners.
Editor note: Transparency is best when key Ventnor meetings are live streamed and archived on YouTube. Most taxpayers are second homeowners. ZOOM is vital for this non-voting group to stay informed. We suggest Ventnor LIVE ZOOM VIDEO their Planning Board meetings. Then, archive the video on YouTube.
Note to the honorable Mr Landgraf: Same goes for CRDA too 
Note to the amazing Doug Biagi: same goes for School Board too
The video above features Ventnor City Commissioner Lance Landgraf addressing public concerns regarding the redevelopment of the former Ventnor Professional Campus and issues surrounding Green Acres funding.
Key Takeaways of video.
Redevelopment of the Ventnor Professional Campus: Landgraf clarifies that the approved site plan mandates the historic school building remains commercial. Any shift to residential use would require a new application, public hearings, and notifications to nearby residents. The current plan aims to preserve the historic structure while allowing for high-density development on the rest of the site without needing additional variances.
Green Acres Funding Dispute: The city is currently facing a $300,000 shortfall in state grant funding. This is due to the 2004 demolition of an ice rink (originally built with Green Acres funds) to make way for the city library without following the state-mandated diversion process.
Landgraf: DEP’s Green Acres Funding was stopped due to Ventnor Ice Rink teardown and non-compliant build of new library.
Call for Direct Dialogue: The Commissioners express frustration over losing control of narrative. Landgraf prefers residents attend meetings in person, even though majority of taxpayers are seasonal residents who depend on ZOOM to stay in touch with city hall activity. They invited the former mayor (who has been critical of the plans) to a public meeting for a direct dialogue.
Commitment to Transparency: Landgraf emphasizes that the current administration operates with transparency and follows strict legal procedures, contrasting their approach with the “act now, ask later” style of previous governance that led to the current funding issues. Ventnor residents asking Landgraf to turn-on live ZOOM video of Planning Board meetings and have meetings posted on YouTube like they did in the past.
Keep a close eye on CRDA’s Landgraf. He is not a fan of transparency. Landgraf prefers keeping 2nd homeowners in the dark.