While 2020 has been anything but typical, the fact remains that Nassau stands at the precipice of change. A change that will descend upon the community with or without blessing. Nassau County ranked as the 40th fastest-growing county by percent growth for counties in the U.S. with a population over 10,000. The growth rate places Nassau in the top 1.5% of all counties in the Country.
According to the US Census Bureau, within the State of Florida, Nassau ranked as the 5th fastest growing county from 2018-2019 (by %). For counties in the State with a population over 80,000, Nassau ranked 2nd fastest growing (by %) following only behind St. Johns County.
However, unlike many communities, Nassau has been granted an opportunity that most never had, an opportunity to actively craft their future. The question remains: What will we do with the opportunity?
In this era of transition it is crucial that we promote a collaborative, inclusive and community-based approach to governance that places quality-of-life and generational sustainability at the apex of decision making. We must place people at the center of planning, policy and design decisions. In doing so, champion an agenda that values maintaining the unique character of Nassau so that generations to come will know the place we have all come to love. Ultimately, Nassau is what we make it.
