Operations II
Operations II
Since 1950, the Collier Mosquito Control District has been dedicated to enhancing public health and the overall quality of life within our community. Originally limited to serving the City of Naples with a single truck, the district has since undergone ten expansions to accommodate residential growth in Collier County, Florida. In 2020, recognizing the need to cater to newly developed residential areas outside its existing boundaries, the district embarked on its eleventh expansion. During this expansion process, the district faced a myriad of challenges, including the construction of a new facility, hurricane-related damages, environmental stewardship concerns, and navigating the complexities of local and state politics. A significant aspect of this expansion involved addressing political tensions surrounding special district accountability and opposition to the perceived expansion of government. This presentation highlights the district's unwavering efforts to expand its boundaries and address the mosquito-related concerns of a growing population, while simultaneously managing various environmental and political considerations.