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Instruction Schools 1 Mill Tax

Property Appraiser explains 1 mill tax increase

News Staff
Thursday, October 20, 2022
Property Appraiser explains proposed school board referendum of local 1 mill tax increase on your November Ballot Mike Hickox Nassau County Property Appraiser In an effort to help voters understand the ballot referendum in November, our office has created a map layer for property owners to view...
County Manager Taco Pope secured an $8,000 pay bump based on his nearly perfect performance review from commissioners. Photo by Marissa Mahoney/News-Leader.

County Manager Taco Pope secured an $8,000 pay bump based on his nearly perfect performance review from commissioners. Photo by Marissa Mahoney/News-Leader.

Pope to receive $8,000 pay raise

Marissa Mahoney
Thursday, October 20, 2022
For the second year in a row, the Board of County Commissioners gave County Manager Taco Pope an extensive evaluation prior to salary discussions held Wednesday, Oct. 19.
Three NCSO deputies gave a quick demonstration of their newfound bike riding skills during the unveiling. Photos by Marissa Mahoney/News-Leader.

Three NCSO deputies gave a quick demonstration of their newfound bike riding skills during the unveiling. Photos by Marissa Mahoney/News-Leader.

NCSO unveils new bicycle unit

Marissa Mahoney
Thursday, October 20, 2022
On a sunny Wednesday afternoon, Sheriff Bill Leeper of the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office revealed the department’s new bicycle unit consisting of Special Operations/Community Affairs deputies.
Photo via Kelly Robbins/Facebook.

Photo via Kelly Robbins/Facebook.

Union asking WestRock for cost of living raise

Julia Roberts
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
WestRock, a long-standing major employer, is not commenting on demonstrations outside its Fernandina Beach facility by the United Steel Workers in support of higher wages for union members.
The Nassau County School District and the Nassau County School Board have promised to work together to form a Citizens Oversight Committee designed to monitor how funds from the millage are used and report back to the public. Photo by Holly Dorman/News-Leader.

The Nassau County School District and the Nassau County School Board have promised to work together to form a Citizens Oversight Committee designed to monitor how funds from the millage are used and report back to the public. Photo by Holly Dorman/News-Leader.

NCSD, NCSB promise oversight committee

Holly Dorman
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Assuming voters decide to accept the additional 1 mill tax to benefit the school district in November, the Nassau County School District and the Nassau County School Board have promised to form a Citizens Oversight Committee together for the additional income.
County Manager Taco Pope. Photo by Marissa Mahoney/News-Leader.

County Manager Taco Pope. Photo by Marissa Mahoney/News-Leader.

Local state of emergency extended to Oct. 21

Marissa Mahoney
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
On Monday, Oct. 17, the Board of County Commissioners unanimously voted to extend the local state of emergency placed on Nassau County due to Hurricane Ian. First enacted on Sept.
Since Nassau is a coastal and riverine county, it is especially susceptible to weather events and flooding. Pictured is Hurricane Ian’s flooding impact on Nassau County. Photo of courtesy of the city of Fernandina Beach.

Since Nassau is a coastal and riverine county, it is especially susceptible to weather events and flooding. Pictured is Hurricane Ian’s flooding impact on Nassau County. Photo of courtesy of the city of Fernandina Beach.

County saves big on flood insurance

Marissa Mahoney
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Nassau County’s flood insurance premium saw a significant reduction this year thanks to county staff’s efforts with FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program.