Rainbow Picket Fence Dispute, Meeting Rules Overhaul to Dominate Key West Commission Agenda as Barroso Contract Sparks Debate

Rules sponsored by city manager seen as consolidating mayoral authority; critics warn of shrinking public input.

Rainbow picket fences and code violations in the Historic Old Town District are set to be discussed at February’s City Commission meeting. / SUSAN KENT

The Key West City Commission on Wednesday is expected to tackle a politically charged agenda, featuring renewed debate over enforcement actions against rainbow-painted picket fences in the historic distri…