City leaders spar about millage rate

Fernandina Beach taxpayers will pay a lower property tax rate than was recommended by City Manager Dale Martin and city staff, but the tentative millage rate set Tuesday is higher than the rollback rate City Commissioner Bradley Bean was championing. 

City of Fernandina Beach
City of Fernandina Beach

Fernandina Beach taxpayers will pay a lower property tax rate than was recommended by City Manager Dale Martin and city staff, but the tentative millage rate set Tuesday is higher than the rollback ra…