Mark Bentley

2 weeks ago | mondaq.com | Mark Bentley

As Florida's cities grow and entertainment districts thrive,noise complaints are on the rise—and so are legal challenges. From racetracks and nightclubs to outdoor venues and vacationrentals, businesses across the state are facing increased scrutinyunder evolving local noise ordinances. Recent court decisions, such as City of Miami Beach v. Clevelander Ocean,L.P., demonstrate that even long-standing businesses canbe blindsided by sudden regulatory changes. Meanwhile, cases likeKwartin v.

4 weeks ago | highlandernews.com | Mark Bentley

Alt Text for Image Alt Text for Image City of MeadowlakesIn last week’s Mayor’s Corner column, I brought up Senate Bill 7 sponsored by Charles Perry of Lubbock which lays out the administrative framework for funding water projects through the leadership of the Texas Water Development Board. The bill is part of a strategy to fund water infrastructure projects by devoting $1 billion in sales tax revenues toward these proje... Premium Content is available to subscribers only.

1 month ago | highlandernews.com | Mark Bentley

City of MeadowlakesThree weeks ago, the Texas House approved a $337 billion biennial budget. That followed on the heels of a Senate approved biennial budget two weeks earlier of $336 billion (average of $168 billion per year for the next two years). I was in a long conversation with the Texas Comptroller’s office yesterday to learn the sources of tax revenues required to support that level of spending. I received a return email with five attachments, the one of which had 286 pages of data.

2 months ago | highlandernews.com | Mark Bentley

City of MeadowlakesBeginning May 7, 2025, only state-issued driver licenses and identification cards that are fully compliant with the REAL ID Act will be accepted for official federal government purposes, such as entering secure federal buildings or boarding domestic flights. Texas began issuing REAL ID compliant cards on Oct. 10, 2016, and these cards are marked with a gold circle surrounded by a white inset star located in the upper right-hand corner.

Mar 11, 2025 | highlandernews.com | Mark Bentley

Mark Bentley, Mayor of Meadowlakes Mark Bentley, Mayor of Meadowlakes City of MeadowlakesThe street sweepers in New Orleans must be busy this morning as Mardi Gras has come and gone. The 40-day Lenten season has begun. It’s a season for self-reflection, sacrifice, almsgiving, and repentance to the extent that it is observed by many of the Christian denominations.For me, it is the day that I am set to go under the knife for the first time since 197...