The Civic League of Port St. John
The Civic League of PSJ is a grass roots organization dedicated to
defeating incorporation, saving our tax dollars, and preserving our PSJ lifestyle.

Why is incorporation a bad idea?

Taxes

An adequate tax base for a city does not exist. The first city action would be to borrow a million dollars just for start-up costs. Those million dollars must be repaid by taxes on working families, retirees and single parent households. UCF’s Feasibility Study concluded incorporation of PSJ would be feasible, but only if we settle for Bare Bones services, and a tax increase would still be necessary. A Bare Bones City scenario is similar to a nice car whose owner can’t afford to pay for gas.

Law Enforcement

The pro-city budget guesstimate reduces police protection. Imagine less than two deputies per shift patrolling sixteen square miles of PSJ (Kings Highway to Camp Rd. and the Indian River to the St. Johns marshes). Decreasing the number of road deputies while raising taxes is absurd, irresponsible, and totally unacceptable.

Another Layer of Government

We are taxed and governed by Federal, State, and Brevard County Governments. The majority of PSJ residents are well served and satisfied with Brevard County government. We find no justification for another burdensome and expensive governmental layer with small town politics. Observe the problems of our neighboring cities. A Bare Bones city is a Pandora’s Box of taxes, regulation, and other troubles.

Annexation

The threat of hostile annexation by Titusville or Cocoa is a shameful misleading scare tactic used by Port St. John for Tomorrow (PSJFT) The truth is found in the Florida Statutes, Chapter 171.0413. Annexation procedures. PSJ cannot be annexed against its will “…the ordinance (of annexation) shall be submitted to a vote of the registered electors of the area proposed to be annexed.” Read Titusville’s Mayor Swank’s letter on our website.

Sewers

If we incorporate, the State of Florida, Dept. of Community Affairs, requires us to develop a “comprehensive plan” that must include plans for sewage treatment. If we want to ensure forced sewer service, then incorporate. If we want the county to continue to stand between us---and forced sewer service, vote against incorporation! A sewage treatment plant and sewer lines will cost approx. 50 million dollars. Do not be mislead into believing that there will be grant money available for such a large project in these economically uncertain times. The major tax burden will fall on PSJ residents.

Airport Runway Extension

On August 19, 2002 the Airport Authority Board of Directors, received a report from the Master Plan consultants. According to the LGA Group, there is no need for a 9000 foot runway. The pro-city PSJFT has once again over reacted before gathering all the facts. View the complete Airport Press Release on our website.

Schools

The Brevard County School Board is responsible for, and operates our public schools. The idea that incorporation will affect schools is utterly without merit.

PSJ Borders

PSJ borders should remain as originally defined, not pushed south to Camp Rd. Frontenac, Sharpes, and Hardeville do not want to be forced to be part of a city of PSJ. What is the real purpose behind this incorporation land grab, and who stands to benefit?

We enjoy more services from Brevard County than we would receive from an under-funded Bare Bones city. Don’t allow pro-city PSJFT activists to force their will and taxes and regulations on you!

SAVE PORT ST. JOHN and YOUR FREEDOMS

VOTE NO! on NOVEMBER 5^th

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Pd. Pol. Adv. by the Civic League of Port St. John, Inc. Political Committee

Editor@PSJ History.com

VOTE NO! on NOVEMBER 5th

VOTE NO! on NOVEMBER 5^th