Fernandina Votes on Downtown Parking | Jacksonville News

Fernandina Beach voters are deciding the future of downtown paid parking in a historic ballot measure—where “yes” means goodbye to fees and “no” means keep them. Business owners like Jeff Freese argue it’s killed the town’s laid-back charm and added daily headaches, while former mayor Robin Lentz champions it as vital revenue for maintaining the city’s infrastructure and tourist-friendly spaces. With $580K already raised since February, officials say the funds directly support downtown improvements—and they’ve tried to strike a balance. Election Day is August 18th; whatever the outcome, both sides promise to respect it. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/05e509e4151ed4f0