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State Advocacy Agenda

2026 Legislative Priorities

Economic Development & Competitiveness

  • Advocate for the reduction or elimination of the tangible personal property tax.
  • Support legislative initiatives to aid the expansion of manufacturing in Northeast Florida.
  • Identify adequate revenue streams to replace Real Property Tax rates if adjusted.
  • Prioritize economic development incentive programs to attract new investment.
  • Capitalize on opportunities for economic development at the St. Augustine Airport through use of state and federal aviation infrastructure grants and workforce development funding.

Workforce Development & Housing

  • Assist in the development of attainable workforce housing projects and identify potential funding to strengthen options for public-private partnerships.
  • Support appropriations/grants for the development of technical training curriculum and programs and career academies.
  • Fully fund CAPE and provide funding to expand CTE and technical training programs.

Infrastructure & Transportation

  • Increase mobility options in St. Johns County, including public transportation.
  • Support the Board of County Commissioners’ infrastructure priority list.
  • Address beach erosion south of the Guana Reserve.
  • Complete feasibility study of a transit rail line between Jacksonville and St. Augustine.

Tourism

  • Request the passage of governance legislation for the Florida Museum of Black History.
  • Support permanent funding of Visit Florida.
  • Support capital investment in historic preservation.
  • Oppose efforts to divert local tourist tax revenues away from localities or to fund non-tourism related purposes.

For more information about the Chamber's legislative priorities or to get involved with the Public Policy Committee, contact Scott Maynard, senior VP of economic development and public policy, at scott.maynard@sjcchamber.com.

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