Projects spearheaded by the Golden Gate Civic Association

• Organize annual community events including the 9-11 Tribute and Candidate Forums.
• Led the fight to reduce odors and modernize the Collier County Landfill
• Formed the Golden Gate Community Taskforce to work proactively with law enforcement, code, fire and other government officials to address issues of health, safety and welfare in the community.
• Established the Golden Gate Beautification Committee and the Golden Gate Community Center Advisory Board
• Led the effort to develop alleyways along Santa Barbara, Collier Boulevard and Golden Gate Parkway
• Created the Golden Gate Lemonade Stand to fight drug and nuisance activity
• Established the Home of the Month Award to recognize homeowners who maintain and/or improve their residences
• Led the effort to form the I-75 Golden Gate Parkway Interchange Beautification Committee
• Fought to hold county officials to their promise of a 17,000 square foot expansion of the Golden Gate Library in 2008. Officials had planned to reduce the scope of the project to 14,000 square feet.
• Brought school and county officials together to construct the pedestrian/traffic bridge connecting Golden Gate High School to Tropicana Boulevard in Golden Gate.