The development of First and Main and a county courthouse are important objectives for the city. We are hopeful that both can be constructed in the core of downtown.

The courthouse is a historical gem to this county, ... Ignoring it is dangerous.

The courthouse in Clay County is structurally manned and run in a safer manner than Duval County.

The city and county acknowledged that was just the first step in several that needed to be taken.

Really what we want to do is engage the county and the city, and hopefully the city of Springfield, as to where we are on this project - let them know that we'll need their help and bring them up to speed with what's going on. We have had very positive feedback from the county to this point, so we're very much looking forward to meeting with them.

You can buy rates down by using cash on reserve, ... Although in 23 years, I have only seen one other town do it.