Candidate Interview | Is Heather Lane Neville the Change St. Johns County Needs?

What direction should St. Johns County take as growth, traffic, development pressure, and infrastructure concerns continue to reshape the community? In this interview, District 4 County Commission candidate Heather Lane Neville discusses the biggest challenges facing St. Johns County, including rapid growth, transportation, overdevelopment, quality of life, government accountability, and long-term planning. Known as a passionate and outspoken advocate, Neville brings a unique perspective and relevant real-world experience to the race. We discuss what she believes county leadership is getting right, where it is falling short, and what changes she would push for if elected. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 01:13 Meet Heather Lane Neville 01:30 Why She's Running 03:00 Heather's Background 07:30 The Ironman Kerfuffle 14:15 Biking Infrastructure 24:38 Growth in St. Johns County 30:30 The Current Commission 33:35 St. Augustine City vs. St. Johns County 37:21 Local Tourism and Money Velocity 39.09 Healing the Rift Between the City and the County 40:18 Thank you Heather and Outro Topics include: Growth and development in St. Johns County Traffic and infrastructure challenges Bike and pedestrian safety Government transparency and accountability Preserving quality of life Future planning and responsible leadership District 4 priorities The changing identity of St. Johns County Whether you live in St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra, Fruit Cove, Julington Creek, Hastings, or elsewhere in St. Johns County, this conversation touches on issues affecting residents across the county. #staugustine #pontevedra #stjohnscounty