Board approves one-time $20,000 to St. George Reef Lighthouse Preservation Society; asks for return next budget cycle

Sep 9, 2026

After decades of volunteer work and public testimony, the board approved a one-time $20,000 contribution to the St. George Reef Lighthouse Preservation Society to subsidize helicopter access and outreach; supervisors conditioned future recurring support on next-year reporting of results and returns on investment.

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The Board of Supervisors voted to provide a one-time $20,000 contribution to the St. George Reef Lighthouse Preservation Society to support helicopter access, consultant trips and outreach as the society seeks grants for long-term restoration.

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