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This file photo shows the Black Creek in Clay County.

Conservation tax approved by wide margin in Clay County

By Steven Ponson

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.

Robert Alvero defeated James Hughes 54% to 46% in the race for School Board District 2.

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Steven Ponson Reporter, WJCT News 89.9 email Steven Ponson has six years of experience covering news in Jacksonville and Northeast Florida. Prior to arriving on the First Coast, Steven also worked in radio in Orlando. He attended the University of Central Florida where he earned a degree in radio and television. Steven has been a reporter, producer, anchor and board operator. Outside of work, Steven loves to watch sports, cook delicious cajun food (as any good Louisiana native does) and spend time outdoors.

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