Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in St. Johns County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in taxes budget
Chamber of Commerce tourism funding
Commissioners debated a $152,000 tourism agreement covering Ponte Vedra product development, autism-friendly business certification, and Nights of Lights expansion, with two commissioners objecting on election-day budget timing and possible duplication with the VCB.
Live Local Act tax exemption opt-out
Whitehurst won board consensus for the county to opt out of the Live Local Act property tax exemption for market-rate multifamily projects — a decision that affects how much affordable housing incentive developers get.
Tourism performance and Nights of Lights
Beach nourishment and a closed 100-foot pier section cut pier revenue from over $600,000 in FY 23 to much less; piling repairs start next week and revenue should rebound by 2028.