The County Conversations Podcast Show Focuses on the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget
The program features Wade Schroeder, Director of the Office of Management & Budget.
Key Points
- The Fiscal Year 2027 Budget is $1.9B.
- The Board of County Commissioners approved a flat mileage rate.
- The budget includes $264M in new funding for Capital Improvement Projects.
Wade Schroeder, Director of the Office of Management & Budget was the featured guest on the most recent County Conversations podcast episodes. He provides insights into the budgeting process, explains how the budget is assembled from various revenue sources, details the budget’s different funds, and shares an overview of the approved Fiscal Year 2027 budget. Watch now on the official St. Johns County YouTube channel, listen on any of the major podcast streaming platforms, and explore the full lineup of St. Johns County podcast shows on the SJC Podcast 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.
County Conversations offers in-depth discussions with County leaders, staff, and community partners, providing insight into major initiatives, services, and issues impacting residents. The program is hosted and produced in partnership with WFCF 88.5 Flagler College Radio, airing on the station at 5:30 p.m. Fridays and 6:30 p.m. Sundays, expanding its reach to traditional broadcast audiences.
In 2026, St. Johns County launched a new lineup of official podcasts and radio programs designed to inform, engage, and connect the public with local government, expanding access to timely information through on-demand audio, video, and live broadcasts. The podcasts and programs are available on the SJC Podcasts web page.
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