Commissioners authorize advertising of infrastructure sales‑tax ordinance (option A)

Summary

The board approved authorizing staff to advertise option A of a proposed infrastructure sales tax ballot ordinance (favoring continuity with prior language); commissioners discussed scope including roads, sidewalks and 'green spaces' tied to stormwater but left final project list to a future vetted list.

St. Lucie County staff presented two versions of proposed ballot language for an infrastructure sales‑tax measure; option A retained prior wording and option B added explicit public safety language. Commissioners debated the inclusion of “green spaces” and whether that term would be interpreted to acquire land or fund stormwater/stormwater treatment areas.

Communications and planning staff said option A is most similar to the prior successful draft and that a final, board‑approved project list and oversight committee would control how proceeds are allocated. After discussion and questions about polling and phrasing, the board voted to authorize advertising option A for a future public hearing.

What happens next: staff will prepare the public‑hearing materials and the ordinance language for the advertised option and return for a formal public hearing and final board action before any ballot placement.