St. Johns County: up to $100 million bonds for land conservation
St. Johns County · St. Johns County County · November 3, 2026
The question on your ballot
To acquire and manage lands that protect water quality; conserve wildlife habitat, natural areas, farms and forests; provide outdoor recreation, and reduce flooding, shall St. Johns County issue general obligation bonds in one or more series in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $100 million, maturing within 20 years of each issuance, bearing interest not exceeding legal maximum rates, payable from ad valorem property taxes levied up to 0.15 mills, providing for full public disclosure?
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St. Johns County would issue general obligation bonds of up to $100 million to buy and manage land. The land would protect water quality, conserve wildlife habitat, natural areas, farms and forests, provide outdoor recreation, and reduce flooding. The bonds would mature within 20 years of each issuance and be repaid from property taxes of up to 0.15 mills, with full public disclosure. A YES vote authorizes the bonds and the tax to repay them, while a NO vote does not.
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