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Citizens advisory committee reports sales‑tax program exceeded original estimates; board accepts annual report
Summary
The Half‑Cent Sales Tax Citizens Advisory Committee presented its annual report showing the program has generated substantially more revenue than originally projected and funded new construction, roofs, technology and safety upgrades. The board accepted the report and praised committee and staff oversight.
The St. Johns County School Board accepted the annual report from the Half‑Cent Sales Tax Citizens Advisory Committee, which reviewed how voter‑approved sales tax revenues have been spent since the tax took effect in 2016.
Jason Lewis, chair of the citizens advisory committee, and Damien Cook, vice chair, presented the report and dedicated the presentation to longtime committee member Jack Hardman, who recently died. Lewis told the board that the committee’s oversight and public transparency were central to voter support and that the district…
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