A series of unfortunate events – Citizens for a Better Nassau County

Fernandina Observer By James L. Higginbotham & Robert W. Spaeth There has been a series of unfortunate events that have happened lately, which strongly impact the long-term financial well-being our county. Yet, it is unsettling to realize that many of the county’s...

Burton & Associates Audit Presentation at NCBOCC Meeting

At the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners (NCBOCC) meeting on Tuesday, July 7, 2015, Burton & Associates, a leading and highly-respected financial consulting firm, presented their findings of a comprehensive audit of the county’s finances to the county...

County gets high credit ratings but warnings beyond 2016

Fernandina Beach News-Leader By Jessica Waters A strong tourism industry, a low unemployment rate and an upward swing in the tax base – combined with the revenue boost from last year’s 1 mil tax bump – all contributed to Fitch Rating’s recent affirmation of the...