Here are some topics from the last Board of County Commissioners meeting. If you want to know more about what was discussed and decided, you can read the agendas and minutes as they get posted on our Agendas and Minutes website.
You can watch the meeting in full on our Facebook page or website.
The upcoming state budget is expected to affect Clay County significantly.
New laws from the recent legislative session will impact local governments. The state budget has over $1 billion for tax cuts, including back-to-school and disaster preparedness exemptions. Clay County's requests for funding for a sports complex, substance abuse center, and fire stations are expected to be granted. The State Housing Initiative Program will receive record funding to make housing more affordable. Check out the Southern Group presentation at 20:16 for more details.
Your feedback impacts federal funding for housing and infrastructure upgrades.
We want your input on how to utilize federal funds to improve our community. You can find the Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan on our website and in the libraries. Attend the public meetings in June to share your thoughts on infrastructure and housing improvements. Your feedback will be considered for the final plan, presented on July 25th during the final public hearing. The discussion starts at 1:38:42 if you want to listen.
The Tourist Development Council welcomes David Diaz.
The Tourist Development Council advises the Commissioners on how to use tourism taxes to benefit residents and save families money. Neil Porter was re-appointed to serve on the Tourist Development Council and David Diaz, Assistant GM at Courtyard Orange Park, will fill a vacant seat and bring extensive hotel and tourism experience to the committee. You can listen to the discussion at 2:22:49.
