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NewsYourobserverJuly 1, 2026Sarasota County

Longboat Key Appoints Charter Review Committee

The Longboat Key Town Commission has appointed a five-member committee to review and recommend updates to the town's charter, a process required every 10 years. The committee will evaluate the town's 'municipal constitution,' which governs rules like term limits and commissioner qualifications.

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Why It Matters

The committee's recommendations could lead to changes in how the town is governed, including potential adjustments to commissioner term limits and qualifications, which will ultimately be decided by the town's governing process.

Key Facts

  • The Longboat Key Town Commission appointed a five-member Charter Review Committee on Monday, June 29.
  • The committee is tasked with evaluating and recommending changes to the town charter, a process mandated to occur every 10 years.
  • The town charter, originally published in 1957, serves as the town's municipal constitution.
  • The charter outlines key governance structures, including commissioner qualifications and term limits.
  • Appointed members are Steve Baril, Mike Haycock, Susan Phillips, Ken Schneier, and Howard Veit.
  • Mike Haycock served as vice mayor from 2019 to 2025.
  • Ken Schneier served as mayor during his commission term from 2018 to 2026.
  • Susan Phillips is a former assistant to the town manager with 27 years of service.

Who's Mentioned

personKen Schneier“Appointed committee member, former commissioner, and former mayor.”personMike Haycock“Appointed committee member, former commissioner, and former vice mayor.”personMaggie Mooney“Town Attorney who described the charter as the town's municipal constitution.”organizationLongboat Key Town Commission“The governing body that appointed the committee members.”personSteve Baril“Appointed committee member and retired lawyer.”personHoward Veit“Appointed committee member and retired health care administrator.”personSusan Phillips“Appointed committee member and former assistant to the town manager.”