Nassau County commissioners voted 4-1 to approve a 5 cent per gallon local option gas tax during a meeting Monday night.
Based on Florida Department of Revenue data, that will bring Nassau County's gas tax to the maximum allowable and will match Alachua County for the highest rate among Northeast Florida counties.
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Last year, the county tried to add the 5-cent gas tax, but it failed.
It’s estimated the gas tax will bring in $1.7 million, which will go toward fixing local roads.
According to the Board of Commissioners, the gas tax will go into effect in January.