Fiscal Year 2027 Public Budget Workshops Scheduled for May 11–20

• 5 May 2026
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Residents invited to observe department presentations and engage in transparent budget development process

Key Takeaways

• St. Johns County FY27 Budget Workshops Scheduled May 11–20 — Residents can observe department presentations and funding priorities as part of the County’s transparent Fiscal Year 2027 budget development process.
• Multiple Ways to Watch and Participate — Workshops will be held at the St. Johns County Administration Building in St. Augustine, with live streaming on Facebook, YouTube, and GovTV, plus video-on-demand access within three days.
• Community Input Helps Shape Final Budget Decisions — Public engagement and feedback following the workshops will directly inform the County Administrator’s July budget recommendation and the Board of County Commissioners’ final FY27 decisions.

St. Johns County will host a series of Public Budget Workshops from May 11 through May 20 as part of the Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) budget development process, providing residents with an opportunity to observe presentations, learn about County services, and engage in local government decision-making. Each session will feature detailed presentations from County departments, offices, and community partners outlining their priorities, services, and funding requests for the upcoming fiscal year.

All budget workshops will occur at the St. Johns County Administration Building, located at 500 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine. Each workshop will be broadcast live on the County’s Facebook, YouTube, and GovTV platforms. A recording of each workshop is scheduled to be available via video-on-demand on the GovTV webpage, under the Other Videos Archive, within three days of each workshop’s completion. GovTV is also available on Comcast Cable: channel 3 in southern St. Johns County, channel 29 or 261 in northern St. Johns County, and channel 26 in Jacksonville. It is also available to U-verse subscribers on channel 99.

Limited in-person public seating will be available in the upstairs San Sebastian Conference Room. Additional public seating to watch it live on GovTV will be available in the County Auditorium in the Administration Building.

“This is one of the most important conversations we have as a team as we work to prioritize our community’s needs,” said Joy Andrews, St. Johns County Administrator. “I encourage residents to take a front-row seat—either from the comfort of their home or, if space allows, in our conference room—to listen to our deliberations. Feedback from the community following these sessions will help shape my July budget recommendation to the Board.”

The Public Budget Workshops support all six priorities outlined in the County’s Strategic Plan by:

• Community Trust — Expanding transparency by providing residents direct access to departmental presentations, budget discussions, and decision-making processes in an open public forum.
• Community Well-Being — Highlighting investments in public safety, health, libraries, parks, and human services that enhance quality of life for residents across St. Johns County.
• Economic Prosperity — Showcasing how funding priorities support local businesses, workforce development, tourism, and long-term economic vitality.
• Enhanced Conservation — Demonstrating the County’s commitment to protecting natural, coastal, and cultural resources through responsible budgeting and long-term planning.
• Infrastructure — Providing insight into planned investments in roads, utilities, public facilities, and resilient infrastructure to support current and future community needs.
• Organizational Excellence — Reinforcing a culture of accountability, performance, and continuous improvement through data-driven budgeting and interdepartmental collaboration.

FY 2027 Public Budget Workshop Schedule

Monday, May 11 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m., lunch break from noon to 1 p.m.)

• Land Management
• Medical Examiner
• Public Safety
• Health & Human Services
• Office of Public Affairs
• Community & Destination Development
• Emergency Management / Coastal Management / Disaster Recovery / Animal Control

Tuesday, May 12 (9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., lunch break from noon to 1 p.m.)

• Building Services and Code Enforcement
• Economic Development / Office of Intergovernmental Affairs
• Growth Management
• Human Resources and Risk Management
• Library Services
• Parks & Recreation
• Utility Department

Wednesday, May 13 (9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.)

• Facilities Management
• Purchasing and Contract Management
• Public Works
• Solid Waste

Friday, May 15 (1 p.m. – 4 p.m.)

• Management Information Systems
• Office of Performance & Transparency
• Administration / Board of County Commissioners / Office of Management & Budget
• Veterans Services
• County Attorney

Wednesday, May 20 (1 p.m. – 3 p.m.)

• Health Department
• Agricultural Extension Services
• Community Partners, including Community Redevelopment Agencies and Main Streets

Wednesday, May 20 (3 p.m. – 4 p.m.)

• Infrastructure Delivery Team – Capital Improvement Project Requests Review
• FY27 Position Requests Review

Other key dates in the Fiscal Year 2027 process include:

• July 21, 2026 – St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) Regular Meeting (9 a.m.): County Administration will present the recommended budget, and the BCC will set the tentative millage rates.
• Sept. 3, 2026 – St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) Special Meeting (5:01 p.m. Time Certain): First public hearing to adopt proposed millage rate and FY27 budget.
• Sept. 17, 2026 – St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) Special Meeting (5:01 p.m. Time Certain): Second and final public hearing to adopt final millage rate and FY27 budget.

For more information about the County’s budget, visit the Office of Management and Budget web page.