Mexico Beach tops Shoaf s funding asks
Special to the Star
Ahead of the 2021 legislative session, Rep. Jason Shoaf (HD 7) has filed budget requests totaling more than $80 million to support projects across the 10 counties he represents and surrounding regions.
The most significant funding request, $25 million, would go toward beach restoration in Mexico Beach, where Hurricane Michael destroyed much of the waterfront and it is still in disrepair.
“North Florida has suffered one hit after another, from the Gulf oil spill to Hurricane Michael to COVID-19. These communities need the support they deserve to rebuild and come back stronger than ever,” said Shoaf.
Shoaf seeks $1.4 million for Taylor
Heading into the 2021 Florida Legislative session, Rep. Jason Shoaf (HD 7) has filed budget requests totaling more than $80 million to support projects across the 10 counties he represents, including $1.4 million for projects in Taylor County.
The funding requests for local projects include $606,000 for improvements to the Taylor County Courthouse, $424,000 for softball fields at the Taylor County Sports Complex, $350,000 for a Taylor County School District “Safe and Secure Schools” electronic key card system and $81,675 for auditorium improvements at Forest Capital Hall.
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