The SJC Report 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 St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners adopted the $1.9 billion Fiscal Year 2027 budget.
- The Board approved a flat millage 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 September 8, 2026, the County’s monthly radio show on WFOY 102.1 FM, The On October 13, 2026, the County’s monthly radio show on WFOY 102.1 FM, The SJC Report, featured Wade Schroeder, Director of the Office of Management & Budget, who 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.
The SJC Report is every 2nd Tuesday at 8 a.m. on WFOY 102.1 FM, a recap of County news and project updates for a live radio broadcast. The program is one part of the overall podcast lineup of shows available on the SJC Podcasts web page. A video of the interview is available of WFOY’s Facebook 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
To inform the community, the County hosted a Town Hall on September 29, produced a four-part County Conversations podcast series available on its podcast feed and YouTube channel, and provided a budget overview and update on the proposed property tax reform during the September 1, 2026, Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting.
The St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners adopted the $1.9 billion Fiscal Year 2027 budget, including a flat millage rate, during its Second Public Hearing on September 15, 2026. Details on the budget are available at www.sjcfl.us/departments/office-of-management-and-budget.
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