This file photo shows the Black Creek in Clay County.
Published on November 6, 2024 at 2:04 pm
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Clay County voters overwhelming supported a tax increase Tuesday to protect water quality, wildlife and more.
The Clay County Land Conservation Referendum passed overwhelmingly, 73% to 27%.
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The referendum will raise property taxes by 2 mills to pay for land conservation efforts in the county.
It will cost the average homeowner $33 a year over 20 years. The money will go toward bonds to pay for land conservation.
In Clay County races:
- Sheriff Michelle Cook was reelected over former Sheriff Darryl Daniels with almost 80% of the vote. She will serve her second four-year term.
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- Robert Alvero defeated James Hughes 54% to 46% in the race for School Board District 2.
