Largo Local Hero Fought To Save Community Green Space

LARGO, FL — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented and changing times.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. We’re working on letting all your neighbors know about these outstanding people and their stories.

This submission comes from Karen " Kagey" Good who nominated Megan Jetter of Largo. Local hero’s full name

Megan Jetter

Local hero’s home state

Florida

Local hero’s Patch

Largo

How do you know the local hero?

Friend

What does the local hero do?

Local volunteer, actress

Why do you believe the local hero should be recognized or honored?

She single-handedly and tirelessly worked to defeat the recent referendum that would have let the city sell the last 87 acres of green space in Largo to a private developer.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the local hero?

Her selfless and dogged efforts to preserve Largo's environment.. all while maintaining her regular work and battling a challenging spinal disorder

Thank you for all you do, Megan Jetter!

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