Clermont is a small town experiencing tremendous growth, but residents aren’t sure how they feel about that. The seeming contradiction of wanting to retain the small-town feel while attracting economic development and residents to help fill the city coffers is something the five candidates for town council are addressing in the campaign for two at-large council seats. Hot issues in Clermont include growth, planning and zoning, history, alcohol sales, taxes and term limits.
Clermont election about preserving past, looking forward