North Port development services director resigns, cites safety concerns

NORTH PORT, Fla. (WWSB) - North Port Development Services Director Alaina Ray is resigning, saying she no longer feels safe working in the community she calls home.City Manager Jerome Fletcher addressed her departure in a statement to ABC7, calling it “a tremendous loss.”North Port considers pause on data center development as residents voice concernsFletcher said concern over data centers and development does not justify “threats, harassment or the spread of unfounded allegations” against Ray or other public servants.Fletcher said what Ray faced “crossed the line.”“No one should fear for their safety or their family’s safety because of the work they do for the public,” Fletcher said.