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The operatives on the ground in tax-averse St. Johns County are celebrating sweet, sweet victory.
For the first time in 40 years, the citizens of this upscale area have approved a tax hike.
Voting 61% to 39% to approve a 10-year, half-cent sales tax to pay for new and improved school construction. With the school district bursting at the seams with thousands of new students, the yes vote was not a moment too soon.
“We’re ecstatic,” said Patrick Canan, Vice Chair of the St. Johns County School Board.
“The community stepped up and did something good for children. This was…
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