NewsLine staff
Nassau County Commission Chairwoman Alyson R. McCullough has announced her campaign for re-election to the District 4 seat, according to a recent release.
McCullough, a mother, educator, farmer and lifelong public servant, said her focus remains on leaving Nassau County stronger for the next generation, balancing growth responsibly while protecting the values, land and quality of life that make the county special, according to the release.
Since 2022, the county’s millage rate has decreased from 7.3238 to 6.7457, while maintaining a balanced budget validated through independent third-party audits in coordination with the Clerk’s Office, the release said.
“At a time when many governments are raising taxes or taking on debt to meet growth demands, we’ve done neither,” McCullough said. “We’ve lowered taxes, maintained fiscal discipline and delivered major infrastructure investment.”
The release noted the county has prioritized infrastructure funding strategies, including the use of development impact fees, to ensure new growth helps pay for roads and public infrastructure rather than placing additional burden on taxpayers.
McCullough highlighted a $30 million improvement project on County Road 121, a multi-phase effort in partnership with the Florida Department of Transportation expected to be completed in summer 2027. The project addresses long-term safety and deterioration issues on a heavily used corridor and includes upgraded resurfacing standards designed to extend roadway lifespan to approximately 20 years.
Countywide, Nassau County maintains approximately 600 miles of roads, resurfacing about 20 miles annually at an average cost of $1 million per mile. According to the release, the county has shifted toward long-term infrastructure planning to reduce future maintenance costs and improve durability.
In addition to infrastructure, McCullough highlighted workforce development initiatives, including a $30,000 grant secured through the Nassau County Economic Development Board to partner with Florida State College at Jacksonville on training programs in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) certification, leadership development and skilled trades.
She also supported the launch of a structured apprenticeship program with the Northeast Florida Builders Association to build a pipeline of locally trained workers through the Nassau County Road and Bridge Department to meet growing industry demand, the release said.
“Florida’s growth pressures are real, but so are the limits local governments face under state law, including the Live Local Act and other statewide development policies that have reduced local discretion over qualifying projects,” McCullough said. The release noted that is why she has prioritized conservation alongside infrastructure investment, protecting thousands of acres through voter-supported initiatives while maintaining fiscal discipline.
McCullough also emphasized investments in county employees, including increasing health insurance coverage for dependents from 50% in 2022 to 65% in 2026 for all county employees, and supporting a more than $38.5 million agreement for Nassau County Fire Rescue personnel approved with over 85% union support. She also noted the Nassau County Sheriff’s state-of-the-art training facility, which opened in summer 2025.
“Growth is not optional, it is happening,” McCullough said in the release. “The responsibility of the local government is to stay ahead of it without losing financial control or compromising quality of life. Leadership is not about promising people something government legally cannot do. It is about telling the truth, planning responsibly, and protecting taxpayers while preparing for the future.”
The primary election for Nassau County Commission will take place on Aug. 18, 2026.
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