Welcome to The Jefferson Progress & Preservation
Committee! We were formed in 2019 by
local citizens to positively influence Jefferson County politics and public
policy. Our starting point is the
protection and promotion of the rural character and community that’s our home
known as Jefferson County.
Our leaders, allies and supporters advocate for smart growth
and economic progress that’s consistent with our mission:
To create &
promote a balance between sustainable economic development & the unique
history, heritage, ecology & way of life in Jefferson County.
Currently, the most pressing threat to Jefferson County’s
way of life is the proposed Suncoast Connector Expressway or Toll Road.
The toll road is being pushed by special interests and
members of the Florida legislature, which does absolutely nothing to enhance
the quality of life for Jefferson County citizens. The toll road expressway is
a self-contained system that bypasses communities, much like a high-speed rail
with the purpose of speed and distance. Nowhere in the proposals will you find
economic data supporting job creation or economic development.
The Jefferson Progress & Preservation Committee has
taken a stand against some of the most powerful special interest groups in the
state. We’ve been successful in winning key battles, but the war is yet to be
won.
