Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Clay County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in taxes budget with medium priority
Affordable housing bond plan
State law requires the county to update its list of surplus land suitable for affordable housing every three years. The updated list includes small vacant parcels in Green Cove Springs and Orange Park.
Bed tax collections and tourism revenue
Bed tax collections jumped double digits in two straight months, boosted by the new Echo hotel and major events. A $2 million annual collection would mean more grant money for future events.
Clerk of Court Orange Park branch closure risk
Under a 15% cut scenario, the clerk says the only way to hit the target is closing the Orange Park branch, which handles passports, hunting licenses and court payments.
Tax Collector state funding shortfall
Tax Collector Diane Hutchings is returning $2.2M to the county but says a stale $6.25-per-license DMV fee from 2010 forces Clay taxpayers to subsidize out-of-county driver's license services; she asked commissioners to push the legislature for a fix.