Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Nassau County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
7 issues in taxes budget
FY 2026-2027 County Budget and Millage Rates
County leaders are reviewing the upcoming budget, balancing a proposed millage rate reduction against significant cost increases for fire rescue, employee benefits, and state-mandated programs.
County Budget Funding for Non-Profit Organizations
Staff reported a current balance of $18,677 in the Amelia Island Tree Fund, which is funded through tree removal replacement payments and code violation penalties. Commissioners discussed potential uses for the funds, including tree planting initiatives and grant applications.
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.
FY 2027 Capital and Maintenance Assessments
The board approved recommending the annual special assessment levies to fund beach maintenance and capital debt service for property owners within the South Amelia Island Shore Stabilization Municipal Service Benefit Unit.
FY 2026-2027 Tentative Budget and Millage Rates
Proposed state property tax reform and homestead exemption eliminations threaten county revenue, raising concerns among commissioners about how essential services and public safety will be funded.
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.
Opioid Settlement Fund Allocation for Local Nonprofits
Nassau County is managing millions in opioid settlement funds, but officials warn that annual allocations will soon begin to drop significantly. The task force is planning how to evaluate future grant applications while keeping long-term community programs sustainable.