The Keystone Heights City Council passed the first reading of an ordinance on October 23 that would place a charter amendment before voters next year, impacting the governance of the municipality’s airport.
Now, the airport is governed by a board consisting of four members from Keystone Heights, one member each from Clay and Bradford counties, and one from the Florida National Guard. The charter amendment would eliminate the Florida National Guard seat and add a seat for Keystone Heights.
The ordinance comes after an opinion from Florida National Guard’s lawyers, who said guard members may not hold such seats. The ordinance must pass a second reading by the council before being placed on the April 2024 ballot.
