Behind The SJCenes Podcast Features Budget Director
The program features Wade Schroeder, Director of the Office of Management & Budget, discussing the 2027 budget and the proposed property tax amendment.
Key Points
- The Fiscal Year 2027 Budget is $1.9B, including $264M in new funding for Capital Improvement Projects.
- The Board of County Commissioners approved a flat mileage rate.
- County reserves are being strengthened with $31.2 million in emergency response reserves and an additional $30 million in General Fund reserves designated for financial resiliency in response to Amendment 3.
On October 7, 2026, Wade Schroeder, Director of the Office of Management & Budget, provided insights into the budgeting process, explained how the budget is assembled from various revenue sources, detailed the budget’s different funds, and shared an overview of the approved Fiscal Year 2027 budget, during the Behind the SJCenes podcast broadcast live on WSOS 103.9 FM. Listen to the full episode on the St. Johns County YouTube Channel or any major streaming platform. Behind the SJCenes episodes and other shows are available at the SJC Podcasts web page.
Schroeder also discusses the potential effects of the proposed Property Tax Amendment 3. The County does not advocate for or against the amendment. Its responsibility is to provide factual information to residents and prepare for either result.
St. Johns County announced its has been preparing since May for the potential effects of proposed Property Tax Amendment 3, which will appear on the Nov. 3, 2026, General Election ballot. The County has created a dedicated webpage at sjcfl.us/amendment-3 with an overview of the proposed amendment and estimated effects on County revenue.
According to the Florida Office of Economic and Demographic Research, if the amendment passes, St. Johns County could experience estimated property-tax revenue reductions of:
- $68.3 million in FY 2028
- $136.1 million in FY 2029
- $191.6 million in FY 2032
Behind the SJCenes is produced every 1st and 3rd Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. on WSOS 103.9, with a bi-weekly recap of the previous day’s Board of County Commissioner’s meeting and a featured guest interview for a live radio broadcast. The program is an effort to support the Community Trust priority of the County’s Strategic Plan. The goal is to enhance community trust through proactive communication to foster engagement and build an environment of public participation.
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