Greg Folley backs development variance after major donation to campaign committee
The Marco Island City Council voted to allow the largest buffer reduction ever approved between a commercial development and cemetery.
Months earlier, property co-owner Anthony Oliverio donated $7,000 to Friends of Greg Folley, a political committee chaired by Marco Island City Councilor Greg Folley. That committee has promoted his candidacy for an open seat in the Legislature representing House District 81.
The development request, from VO Capital, ultimately passed on a 5-2 vote with Folley in support. That vote came after a hearing that spanned hours on July 22 and included numerous residents near the site speaking in opposition.
That vote ultimately reduced the requirement for a setback...
