Christian Whitehurst
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- 20
- Total speaking time
- 3:29:41
- Avg per meeting
- 10:29
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- 3632
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Top issues during term (20)
Automated license plate readers in county rights-of-way
No direct cost to taxpayers to revoke, but removing and reinstalling cameras would carry future costs; the cameras were funded through subscriptions and grants.
Wellhead protection rules update
Delays to well siting can raise water supply costs as the county grows.
Agricultural enclave certifications and northwest growth
Certification is not development approval, but could open hundreds of acres to future residential density.
Private Helicopter Landing Site in Ashton Oaks Equestrian Community
Neighbors claimed their HOA insurance could rise or be canceled and property values could drop if helicopter operations were allowed to continue.
Port St. John 10-Foot Fence Approval
The fence is privately funded by homeowners — one neighbor pledged on the record to cover costs if his neighbors can't — with no county expense.
Industrial growth at 3960 Inman Road
The applicant estimates about 250 jobs and over half a million dollars in annual tax revenue, but residents worry about road costs and who pays for widening and sidewalks.
Fruit Cove Baptist commercial rezoning and neighborhood concerns
FY 2027 budget hearings ahead
Combined new requests approach $1.2 million-plus over current funding, subject to later reductions.
FY 2027 millage rates and property taxes
Property owners will pay an estimated $426 million in county taxes; the 2.14% above rollback means about $12 million more from existing homeowners than a full rollback would.
Tree ordinance mitigation interpretation
Mitigation can cost $100 per inch via the county tree bank, so credit rules affect what builders pay to remove big trees.
Data center moratorium
No direct cost; the pause protects water and power resources from heavy data-center demand.
Charles Street garage variance denied again
Water Supply and Infrastructure Capacity
New bond debt will add future debt service, cushioned by strong coverage ratios and an AA1 rating that lowers interest costs.
Swimming pool lot-coverage allowance for small lots
Each pool represents a six-figure private improvement; the 102 Quadrille Way applicant cited a potential six-figure loss in home value without pool eligibility.
Wrecker and Towing Ordinance 2015-50 rates
Higher permitted towing fees could raise out-of-pocket costs for drivers whose vehicles are towed.
School Capacity and Growth (Senate Bill 686 Impacts)
New schools cost around $100 million each, with two-thirds typically financed by borrowing that falls on taxpayers.
Bartram Park DRI and Bartram Grove growth on Race Track Road
School concurrency handled through a proportionate-share mitigation agreement for high school students.
Animal shelter euthanasia practices
Unknown; a TNVR program and dashboard would require new county spending.
Grand Oaks PUD modification
$20 million in transportation mitigation coming to the county, plus a donated park site.
Fight against Florida Senate Bill 686
Extra overtime and staff time absorbing state-mandated changes.
Decisions during term (436)
Recorded while Whitehurst was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of October 1, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Approval of October 15, 2026 Meeting Minutes
COMM 2026-60 AeroBase Building Addition — Site Plan Approval
MINMOD 2025-10 Port St. John Fence Height
MINMOD 2026-04 125 Ashton Oaks (Private Helicopter Landing Site)
MINMOD 2026-10 359 White Horse Way Pool
MINMOD 2026-12 102 Quadrille Way Pool
REZ 2026-10 3240 Parker Drive
REZ 2026-18 Trinca Commercial
CPA(SS) 2026-02 Lee Family Property
CPA(SS) 2026-07 1245 Pine Island Road
REZ 2026-15 1245 Pine Island Road
REZ 2026-19 Old Moultrie Road Commercial
ZVAR 2026-38 Old Moultrie Road Commercial
ENCERT 2026-12 Star IV Agricultural Enclave Certification
MAJMOD 2025-12 FL St. Augustine Inman PUD
CPA(SS) 2026-08 Fruit Cove Baptist Church
REZ 2026-16 Fruit Cove Baptist Church
DRI MOD 2025-02 Bartram Park DRI
CPA(SS) 2025-07 Bartram Grove
Voting record (148)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
to approve the proclamations, as submitted.
to approve the Regular Agenda, as amended.
to approve NZVAR 2026-2, request for a Non-Zoning Variance to Land Development Code Section 5.01.01.C.3 regarding subdivision platting standards, based upon six findings of fact and four conditions, a
to re-appoint Nicholas Andrews to the Library Advisory Board as District 1 representative for a full four-year term, scheduled to expire October 18, 2030.
to approve NZVAR 2026-21, request for a Non-Zoning Variance to Land Development Code Section 5.01.01.C regarding subdivision platting standards and Section 6.02.00 regarding subdivision design standar
to adopt Resolution No. 2026-350, approving the Non-Exclusive Permissive Use Agreement between St. Johns County and Airstron, LLC, for temporary use of a portion of the St. Johns County Pavilion and V
to continue the item to the November 17, 2026, BCC meeting.
to continue the item to the November 17, 2026, BCC meeting.
to approve the Consent Agenda, as amended.
to revoke license plate readers on County rights-of-way in St. Johns County.
to approve Agricultural Enclave Certification Application ENCERT 2026-11, Carter Road Associates, upon finding that, based upon the competent substantial evidence contained in the record, the applicat
to enact Ordinance No. 2026-36, approving MAJMOD 2026-01, Grand Oaks, based upon seven findings of fact, as provided in the staff report, to include Parcel Nos. 0272700002, 0274400010, and 00274400011
to approve Agricultural Enclave Certification Application ENCERT 2026-13, upon finding that, based upon the competent substantial evidence contained in the record, the application demonstrates that th
to continue the item to the November 3, 2026, meeting.
to deny MAJMOD 2026-01, Grand Oaks, based upon seven findings of fact, as provided in the staff report.
to approve PLNAPPL 2026-09, St Thomas Island Parkway Cell Tower of SUPMAJ 2025-29, overturning the decision of the Planning and Zoning Agency and Denying the request for a Special Use Permit to allow
to approve the Grand Oaks PUD (DEVAGREE 2026-01), finding that DEVAGREE 2026-01, meets the requirements and intent of Section 11.09 of the Land Development Code (Proportionate Fair Share) for the Gran
to approve SUPMAJ 2026-09, Colee Cove Tower based upon eleven findings of fact and subject to ten conditions, as provided within the Staff Report.
to enact Ordinance No. 2026-37, COMP Plan Amendment 2026-01, regarding updates to the Wellhead Protection Areas of the St. Johns County Comprehensive Plan.
to enact Ordinance No. 2026-38 regarding updates to the Wellhead Protection Areas of the St. Johns Land Development Code.
to appoint Ricardo Rosado-Rodriguez to the Health and Human Services Advisory Council for a first four-year term, scheduled to expire October 20, 2030.
Proclamations (Domestic Violence Awareness Month; Hispanic Heritage Month; Friends of the Library certificate)
Consent Agenda (as amended)
Revoke License Plate Reader Permits in County Rights-of-Way
Supports revoking right-of-way permits until the state legislature sets guardrails on the technology.