Fernandina Beach commissioners reject ordinance that aimed to block paid parking

Despite strong pushback from residents, paid parking in Fernandina Beach is headed to the ballot. During Tuesday night’s meeting, city commissioners rejected an ordinance that aimed to ban the parking fees, even though it was brought to them through a petition signed by more than 1,700 locals. The ordinance did not pass, which means the paid parking plan will move forward, and the Paid Parking Political Committee Ordinance will be placed on the 2026 General Election ballot.