Local Issues
As of April 8, 2022, the total population of St. Johns county stands at roughly 292,466. More than 16,000 people moved to the county between 2020 and 2021, making it the fastest-growing county in Florida percentage-wise at 5.6% and fourth in total population growth. Because of this rapid growth, several issues have come to the forefront:
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Overdevelopment
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Lack of planning
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Roads
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Schools
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Beaches
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Fire and Emergency Facilities
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Preservation of natural land/habitats
As of May 17, 2022, over 60,000 housing units were approved across the county that have yet to be developed through planned unit developments, a type of zoning. This process of approving more developments/housing continues to this day. ​Because of this reckless approval of development by the county commissioners, it is a primary objective of the St. Johns County Conservatives to make the constituents aware of the candidates running for the positions coming available for county commissioner in 2024. The districts that will have open positions are 1,3 and 5. We will make it a priority to give all candidates a forum to speak to constituents and share how they would manage the growth in our county.
Florida Issues
National Issues
We are currently experiencing the longest government shutdown in history. What is the hold up? All we need are 6 more senators to agree with the current terms and the shut down will end.
Lawmakers have been deadlocked over healthcare funding and tax credits for the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, that expire at the end of the year. Democratic lawmakers want the subsidies to be extended before enrollment begins Nov. 1. Democrats also want written assurances that the White House will not try to unilaterally cancel spending agreed to in any deal, according to Reuters.
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The cost of Obamacare subsidies to the American people is not a single figure, but rather a significant federal expense that is projected to cost the government around $350 billion over the next decade if enhanced subsidies are made permanent. These enhanced subsidies, which significantly lower premiums for millions, are set to expire at the end of 2025 under current law. A previous estimate from the Congressional Budget Office indicated that net federal subsidies for health insurance under the ACA alone would reach $997 billion in 2022 and are projected to grow to $1.6 trillion by 2032.
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Has our healthcare gotten better since Obamacare? I would say NO! It costs more and it is harder to get care. This was all brought to us by the biggest lie to the American people; "If you like your healthcare, you can keep your healthcare. If you like your doctor, you can keep your doctor" Barak Hussein Obama
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Current Legislation
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