Wakulla County leaders are applauding more than $6 million worth of local projects in this year’s budget. But the governor hasn’t begun vetoing provisions.
The lion’s share of the local spending—$5.4 million in all—comes in the form of road projects. The biggest ticket items are $2.4 million for new lanes on US 319 and slightly more than $1 million to resurface CR 375 near Sopchoppy.
The remainder of funds will help the county begin replacing the first responder radio system and building a new fire and ems station. The legislature approved roughly half a million dollars for each.
All the appropriations are contingent on Governor Scott’s approval—he could still veto any one of the projects or the budget as a whole.
