Opinion

Opponents of short-term rentals say they’re defending neighborhood character and affordable housing, but a coastline priced for people who can absorb $600 a night isn’t preserving character — it’s installing a turnstile.

Timely inspections were carried out; what was not timely were follow-ups and enforcement in 10 cases. We have successfully corrected that. The inspections demonstrate our inspectors were doing their job: identifying deficiencies and requiring corrections.