Tentative Nassau County 2020 budget wins

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm

Reporter - News Analyst

May 3, 2019 10:00 a.m.

According to a front page article in today's Florida Times Union, the following projects appear in the final Florida Legislative Budget for 2020, slated for a final vote tomorrow, May 4, 2019:

• Amelia Island environmental branding initiative - $817,702
• Starting Point Behavioral Health Care building renovation - $500,000
• American Beach well and septic tank phaseout - $400,000
• Nassau County Council on Aging nutrition support program - $296,000
• Fernandina Beach dune stabilization - $146,640
• Nassau County School District workforce/apprenticeship expansion - $100,000
• Nassau County Youth Alternative to Secured Detention - $85,000

Following the Saturday vote by the Legislature, the 2020 Budget heads to Governor Ron DeSantis for final approval.

Editor's Note: Suanne Z. Thamm is a native of Chautauqua County, NY, who moved to Fernandina Beach from Alexandria,VA, in 1994. As a long time city resident and city watcher, she provides interesting insight into the many issues that impact our city. We are grateful for Suanne's many contributions to the Fernandina Observer.