District 4 Commissioner Alyson McCullough objects to new rep on NEFRC

The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners appointed Fernandina Beach Vice Mayor David Sturges as the municipal representative to the Northeast Florida Regional Council, over the objection of District 4 Commissioner Alyson McCullough, who wanted more Nassau diversity on that council.

District 4 Commissioner Alyson McCullough. Submitted photo

The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners appointed Fernandina Beach Vice Mayor David Sturges as the municipal representative to the Northeast Florida Regional Council, over the objection of…

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