Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Nassau County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in taxes budget with high priority
County Budget and Capital Improvement Plan Workshop
The board scheduled a special workshop for August 24, 2026, to review the upcoming fiscal year's budget and capital improvement plans.
Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Tourist Development Budget
The board reached a consensus to work toward a 2028 voter referendum to expand the tourist development tax (bed tax) countywide onto the mainland. This would generate hundreds of thousands of dollars annually for tourism marketing, beach cleaning, and recreation projects.
FY 2025 Financial Audit Review
The county received its annual independent audit report for fiscal year 2025, earning an unmodified clean opinion with no compliance findings on major grants.
Response to State CFO Spending Allegations
The county board pushed back against Florida's Chief Financial Officer over claims of excessive spending, voting to send a letter requesting detailed methodology and inviting state officials to review county financial records.