A letter to City and County Commissioners - "Curtail non-essential spending . . ."

By Philip Griffin

March 17, 2020

Dear Commissioners,

We as citizens need both Nassau County and Fernandina Beach Commissioners to step up and act responsibly during this time of social and financial chaos. We ask that you immediately curtail non-essential spending and focus on protecting the safety and welfare of the community. The potential costs for emergency services combined with economic damage to the business community could far exceed that of a major hurricane. Tourism and the local tax base could easily be decimated.

The first order of the day is safety and citizen well being, not buying vacant land or spending on pet projects. Any Commissioner who does not take their responsibility seriously should immediately resign from office. Thank you for your efforts in these difficult times.

Editor's Note: Philip Griffin is a real estate broker and owner of Amelia Coastal Realty.