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Clay County commissioners warn state budget shortfall may hit local services; urge coordination with delegation
Summary
Commissioner Davis told the board a likely post-holiday special session will aim to close a roughly $2 billion state shortfall that could affect Clay County services and budgets; commissioners asked staff to alert the board and prepare issues for the county—s legislative delegation. Commissioners also noted possible federal stimulus funding for road projects that could be ready to begin quickly.
Commissioner Davis warned at the close of the Clay County Board of Commissioners— meeting that the Florida Legislature is likely to call a special session after the holidays to try to close what he described as "a $2,000,000,000 hole," and he urged county staff to keep the board informed so the county—s legislative delegation can act.
"They're probably going to get whacked pretty hard when they try to fix that $2,000,000,000 which will impact citizens in Clay County," Davis said, adding that the delegation will be in the area on the…
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