Martin County commissioner warns Amendment 3 could trigger large budget shortfalls

Sep 14, 2026

Martin County Commissioner Sarah Hurd briefed Jupiter Island commissioners on pending land‑use lawsuits and presented county staff estimates that Florida Amendment 3 could produce multi‑year shortfalls, including an estimated $42 million gap in year one if it passes.

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Commissioner Sarah Hurd of the Martin County Commission told Jupiter Island commissioners that county staff have recommended denying a developer's proposed future land‑use amendment and that the developer has paused and may pursue litigation.

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