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Want to get more involved in your community? Attending local government meetings is a great way to take the first step! While our weekday newsletters list the important meetings of the day, we understand that sometimes you prefer to plan farther ahead. If that’s you, you’ve come to the right place.
Bookmark this page (or bookmark the specific community meeting pages listed below) so you always know what’s happening in your local government:
🗺️ Nassau County Government Meetings
- Board of County Commissioners (BOCC): Meetings for the five County Districts (District 1: Fernandina Beach, District 3: Yulee, District 4: Hilliard, District 5: Callahan, etc.)
- Nassau County School District: The School Board holds regular board meetings and workshops (a regular board meeting is typically held on the second and fourth Monday of each month, but schedules can vary).
- Ocean, Highway and Port Authority (OHPA): This entity, which was created in 1941, has authority over the Port of Fernandina. It generally meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month at 6 p.m..
- Planning & Zoning Board (PZB): This board typically meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Commission Chambers.
- Other Key Boards/Agencies:
- Nassau County-Amelia Island Tree Commission (NC-AITC)
- Amelia Island Tourist Development Council (AITDC)
- Nassau County Economic Development Board
- Amelia Island Mosquito Control District
- Town/City Meetings (Incorporated Municipalities):
- City of Fernandina Beach
- Town of Callahan
- Town of Hilliard
🏙️ Duval County / Jacksonville Meetings
Since Duval County operates under a consolidated government, many essential agencies are considered “Autonomous Agencies” or independent boards.
- Jacksonville City Council (JCC): Meetings for the 14 Districts and At-Large seats.
- JCC Committees: Includes key committees that meet regularly, such as the Finance Committee, Land Use & Zoning Committee, and the Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee.
🏦 Autonomous Agencies (Independent Authorities)
These agencies operate independently and manage critical public services and infrastructure:
- JEA: The public utility that provides electricity, water, and sewer services.
- Jacksonville Port Authority (JPA): Manages all port properties and facilities.
- Jacksonville Aviation Authority (JAA): Oversees the operation of airports in the area.
- Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA): Manages public transportation, including buses and the Skyway.
🍎 Other Key Boards & Commissions
- Duval County School Board: Oversees the public school system.
- Planning Commission: Reviews land use and development proposals for the consolidated government.
- Downtown Investment Authority (DIA): Focuses on the revitalization and development of Downtown Jacksonville.
- Kids Hope Alliance (KHA): The City’s children’s services agency.
- Community Redevelopment Agencies (CRAs): Boards overseeing specific redevelopment areas like Renew Arlington and KingSoutel Crossing.
- Regulatory Boards: Including the Environmental Protection Board (EPB), Historic Preservation Commission, and the Downtown Development Review Board (DDRB).
🏖️ Independent Municipalities
- City of Atlantic Beach
- City of Baldwin
- City of Jacksonville Beach
- City of Neptune Beach
🏖️ St. Johns County Government Meetings
In St. Johns County, you have the main governing body, incorporated cities, and several crucial Special Districts that manage resources and services in specific geographic areas.
- Board of County Commissioners (BOCC): Meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month beginning at 9:00 a.m..
- Planning and Zoning Agency (PZA): Meets on the first and third Thursday of each month.
- School Board of St. Johns County: Holds regular board meetings, typically on the second Tuesday at 9 a.m..
🗺️ Special Districts and Authorities
- St. Augustine – St. Johns County Airport Authority Board: A five-member elected board.
- Anastasia Mosquito Control District (AMCD): Provides mosquito control services and research.
- Ponte Vedra Municipal Services District (PVMSD): This special district typically meets on the second Monday of the month.
- Port, Waterway, and Beach District.
- Community Development Districts (CDDs): Independent districts that finance, build, and maintain community infrastructure, such as St Johns Forest CDD, Glen St. Johns CDD, and Madeira CDD.
🌊 Incorporated Cities
- City of St. Augustine
- Includes the Special Magistrate Hearing for Code Enforcement.
- City of St. Augustine Beach
- Specialized Review Boards: Includes the North Coastal Design Review Board (NCDRB) and the Ponte Vedra Zoning and Adjustment Board (PVZAB).
LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS
Local Representatives for NW Jacksonville/Duval County
- Jacksonville City Council Member, District 6 (Michael Boylan): https://www.jacksonville.gov/city-council/city-council-members/d06
- Duval County School Board Member, District 7 (Melody Bolduc): (The Duval Schools site does not have a direct member page; linking to the office email)
Local Representatives for Ponte Vedra Area
- State Attorney, 7th Judicial Circuit (RJ Larizza): https://sao7.com/
- St. Johns County Sheriff (Robert A. Hardwick): https://www.sjso.org/
- Supervisor of Elections, St. Johns County (Vicky Oakes): https://www.votesjc.gov/
- Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller (Brandon Patty): https://stjohnsclerk.com/
- Mayor of St. Augustine Beach (Eddie Creamer): https://www.staugbch.com/city-commission
- District 4 County Commissioner (Dennis Hollingsworth): https://www.sjcfl.us/bcc-district-4/
- District 4 School Board Member (Kelly Barrera): https://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/board/barrera/
- Community Contact (Krista Joseph): TEXT 352-212-2188 (Do not email)
Local Representatives for NW St. Johns County
- State Attorney, 7th Judicial Circuit (RJ Larizza): https://sao7.com/
- St. Johns County Sheriff (Robert A. Hardwick): https://www.sjso.org/
- Supervisor of Elections, St. Johns County (Vicky Oakes): https://www.votesjc.gov/
- Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller (Brandon Patty): https://stjohnsclerk.com/
- Tax Collector’s Office (Jennifer Ravan, Asst. Tax Collector): https://www.stjohnstax.us/
- District 1 County Commissioner (Christian Whitehurst): https://www.sjcfl.us/bcc-district-1/
- District 1 School Board Member (Bev Slough): https://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/board/slough/
Local Representatives for Nassau County
- Sheriff: Bill Leeper (Official Website)
- Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller: Mitch L. Keiter (Official Website)
- Property Appraiser: Kevin Lilly (Official Website)
- Supervisor of Elections: Janet H. Adkins (Official Website)
- Tax Collector: John M. Drew (Official Website)
- Nassau County Commissioner, District 1 (Fernandina Beach Area): John F. Martin (District Info)
- Nassau County Commissioner, District 2 (S. Amelia Island, O’Neil): A.M. “Hupp” Huppmann (District Info)
- Nassau County Commissioner, District 3 (Yulee, Chester): Jeff Gray (District Info)
- Nassau County Commissioner, District 4 (Hilliard, Bryceville): Alyson R. McCullough (District Info)
- Nassau County Commissioner, District 5 (Callahan, West Yulee): Klynt A. Farmer (District Info)
- Fernandina Beach Mayor: James Antun (Official Page)
- Fernandina Beach Vice-Mayor: Darron Ayscue (Official Page)
- Fernandina Beach City Commissioner (Seat 1): Joyce M. Tuten (Official Page)
- Fernandina Beach City Commissioner (Seat 2): Genece Minshew (Official Page)
- Fernandina Beach City Commissioner (Seat 3): Tim Poynter (Official Page)
- Superintendent of Nassau County School District: Dr. Kathy Burns
- School Board Member, District 1: Shannon Hogue (Board Info)
- School Board Member, District 2 (Chairman): Gail Cook (Board Info)
- School Board Member, District 5 (Vice-Chairman): Lissa Braddock (Board Info)
- School Board Member, District 3: Joe Zimmerman
- School Board Member, District 4: Kristi Simpkins