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John Martin

Commissioner District 12020-2028

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At a glance

News mentions
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Term ending Nov 20, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
31
Total speaking time
2:53:08
Avg per meeting
5:35
Segments
2928

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Top issues during term (20)(Development)

critical↓Feb 2026[16]

Property Maintenance and Code Compliance Violations

Potential daily fines of $100 and $50 if deadlines are missed.

high↓Jun 2026[11]

Agricultural Land Preservation and Zoning Gaps

Loss of agricultural productivity balanced against potential industrial tax base expansion.

high↓Sep 2026[11]

Lang Road Subdivision Infrastructure and Public Access

Funded through normal operational budgets and active drainage maintenance contracts totaling millions.

high↓Sep 2026[10]

Wards Creek Planned Unit Development (PUD 25-003)

The project will generate over $2 million in mobility fees, school concurrency mitigation payments, and impact fees for public services.

medium↓Jan 2026[9]

Pine Landing Phase 3 Subdivision Pre-Application

high↓Aug 2026[9]

Piney Island Draft Management Plan and Public Access

Estimated capital build-out costs reach approximately $2.3 million, with ongoing annual maintenance and invasive species control budgeted per acre.

high↓Mar 2026[8]

Multi-Family and Rental Housing Development Assistance

Manages hundreds of thousands in state grant funds annually for down payment assistance and home repairs.

high↓May 2026[6]

East Nassau Community Planning Area Master Plan Rebalancing

The plan rebalances housing and employment allocations without changing overall DSAP entitlements.

high↓Feb 2026[6]

Yulee Sports Complex Expansion

$80,000 purchase price for the land acquisition.

low↓Aug 2026[5]

Laurel Oak Estates Phase 2 Subdivision Pre-application

medium↓Apr 2026[5]

Callahan Batting Cages Commercial Development Pre-Application

Private investment in commercial infrastructure along the US 17 corridor.

medium↓Aug 2026[5]

Onshore Orthodontics Commercial Development & Design Standards

Private commercial investment with potential impact on county right-of-way and utility infrastructure.

medium↓Sep 2026[5]

Turner Ace Hardware Warehouse Development

Private investment amount is currently unspecified.

low↓Sep 2026[5]

Ritz-Carlton Ballroom Terrace Improvements

Private resort investment with standard county review fees.

high↓Sep 2026[5]

Northgate Subdivision Pre-Application Review

Private development cost with associated public infrastructure and inspection fees.

medium↓Sep 2026[5]

Trinity Flexspace Commercial Development

Private commercial investment with associated permit and inspection fees paid to the county.

high↓Jan 2026[5]

Affordable Housing Initiative on Dairy Road

Negligible fiscal impact on county services.

medium↓Sep 2026[5]

Dutch Bros Drive-Through Development in Yulee

Private commercial investment with associated county permitting and construction inspection fees.

medium↓Jun 2026[4]

Amelia Concourse Commercial Development and Parking Design

Private investment in commercial infrastructure with standard county review and inspection fees.

high↓May 2026[4]

Beach Community Outreach and Future Renourishment Support

Securing future project approval is necessary to maintain state funding eligibility for future beach renourishment cycles.

Decisions during term (25)

Recorded while Martin was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approved5-0Sep 28, 2026

​​Consider the following: 1) Approve a Resolution authorizing use of Tourist Development Tax revenues for marketing services with Hayworth Creative, Inc.; 2) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Contract No. CM3272-A5 with Hayworth…

approved5-0Sep 28, 2026

​​Consider the following: 1) Approve a Resolution authorizing use of Tourist Development Tax revenues for marketing services with My Agency Savannah LLC; 2) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Contract No. CM3327-A4 with My Agency…

approved4-0Aug 24, 2026

Land Development Code Amendment for Home-Based Businesses (Tab Q)

approved4-0Aug 24, 2026

Canopy Road Development Request (Tab R)

approved4-0Aug 24, 2026

Consider the following: 1) Approve a Resolution authorizing the use of Tourist Development Tax revenues to sponsor the Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival 2026/2027 Season; and 2) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Contract No.…

approved4-0Aug 24, 2026

Consider the following: 1) Approve a Resolution authorizing the use of Tourist Development Tax revenues to sponsor the Amelia Island Opera 2026-2027 season; and 2) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Contract No. CM4188, a Sponsorship…

approvedVoted yes5-0Aug 10, 2026

LDC26-009 Land Development Code Definitions Amendment

approved5-0Jul 22, 2026

Ellen's Marketplace Content Development Agreement

approved7-0Jul 21, 2026

LDC26-009 Land Development Code Article 32 Amendment

approved3-0-1Jul 13, 2026

Tourist Development Tax Sponsorship for Fernandina Beach Main Street Foundation

approved5-0Jul 13, 2026

Consider the following: 1) Approve a Resolution authorizing the use of Tourist Development Tax revenues to sponsor the 2026 Right Whale Festival; and 2) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Contract No. CM4172, a Sponsorship Agreement…

approved4-0Jun 8, 2026

LDC26-008 & Ordinance 2026-033: Land Development Code Article 44 Amendment

approved5-0May 20, 2026

Appoint Representative to North Florida Economic Development Board

approved5-0May 20, 2026

Establish Fact-Finding Committee for Data Center Development

approved6-0May 5, 2026

LDC26-008 and Ordinance 2026-033: Land Development Code Amendment

approved5-0Apr 27, 2026

Letter of Support: North Florida Economic Development Partnership

approved5-0Apr 27, 2026

Consider the following: 1) Approve a Resolution authorizing the use of Tourist Development Tax revenues to sponsor the Amelia Island Dance Series and How the Big Band Stole Christmas; and 2) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Contract…

approved5-0Apr 27, 2026

Consider the following: 1) Approve a Resolution authorizing the use of Tourist Development Tax revenues to sponsor the Amelia Island Open; 2) and approve and authorize the Chair to sign Contract No. CM4133, a Sponsorship Agreement with the…

approved5-0Apr 27, 2026

Approve and authorize the Chair to execute CM4144, with the Ameilia Island Convention & Visitors Bureau, for the use of Tourist Development Tax Revenues for Dickens on Centre Holiday Event Service in the amount of $500,000.00.

approved5-0Apr 13, 2026

Approve Manucy Road Canopy Road Development (Tab P)

Voting record (12)(Development)

6 yes0 no6 abstained

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Voted yesAug 24, 2026

Approve Based upon the record, evidence, and testimony received, find that the plan amendment is consistent with Nassau County Comprehensive Plan, Economic Development Element Objective ED.03 and Poli

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

LDC26-009 Land Development Code Definitions Amendment

AbstainedJul 22, 2026

Approve a Resolution recommending to the Board of County Commissioners the use of Tourist Development Tax Revenues to sponsor Amelia Island Opera Inc. for the Amelia Island Opera 2026/2027 season, to

AbstainedJul 22, 2026

Approve a Resolution recommending to the Board of County Commissioners the use of Tourist Development Tax Revenues for the continued engagement of Starmark International, Inc. to execute destination m

AbstainedJul 22, 2026

Approve a Resolution recommending to the Board of County Commissioners the use of Tourist Development Tax Revenues for the continued engagement of Deremer Studios, LLC to execute destination marketing

AbstainedJul 22, 2026

Approve a Resolution recommending to the Board of County Commissioners the use of Tourist Development Tax Revenues for the continued engagement of Hayworth Creative, Inc. to execute destination market

AbstainedJul 22, 2026

Approve D. Consider and approve a Resolution recommending to the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners the use of Tourist Development Tax Revenues for the continued engagement of My Agency Savan

AbstainedJul 22, 2026

Approve a Resolution recommending to the Board of County Commissioners the use of Tourist Development Tax Revenues for the continued engagement of Ellen W. Jenkins d/b/a Ellen's Marketplace to execute

Voted yesFeb 23, 2026

Updates to Tourist Development Tax Ordinance (Tab R)

Voted yesJan 26, 2026

Approval of Tourist Development Tax Ordinance Updates

Voted yesJan 26, 2026

Approval of Economic Development Grant Ordinance and Target Industries Resolution

Voted yesJan 12, 2026

Approve based on the record evidence of the hearing below, argument received, and Sections 5.05(E)(l) through (7) of the Nassau County Land Development Code, find there is competent substantial eviden

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