Government
Survey: Community Assessment of Local Hazards, Risks and Vulnerabilities
Survey: Community Assessment of Local Hazards, Risks and Vulnerabilities Nassau County Emergency Management is working to identify ways to improve community resilience from all types of hazards. This includes educational outreach to help residents get better prepared and public works projects that reduce impacts from severe weather, storm surge, and wildfire on structures, transportation, and…
Read MoreCounty Welcomes New Assistant Attorney
County Welcomes New Assistant Attorney The Nassau County Attorney’s Office is pleased to introduce its new Assistant County Attorney, Elizabeth Moore. Ms. Moore has been practicing law for sixteen years, most recently working in commercial real estate where she advised clients on transactional matters and appeared before governments and agencies across northeast Florida. Ms. Moore…
Read MoreCounty Earns Award of Excellence in Affordable Housing
County Earns Award of Excellence in Affordable Housing At the Northeast Florida Regional Council’s Elected Officials Luncheon, Nassau County was presented with a Regional Award for Excellence in Affordable Housing from the Northeast Florida Regional Council (NEFRC) for the creation of its new Tiny Home Development Program. The Board of County Commissioners recognizes that affordable…
Read MoreFlorida’s Economy Continues to Outpace the Nation in 2024
Florida’s Economy Continues to Outpace the Nation in 2024 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Governor Ron DeSantis celebrated Florida’s private sector job growth rate which increased by 0.4 percent (+37,900 jobs) in January 2024. This is double the national rate of 0.2 percent over the same period. Florida’s economic data continues to indicate economic stability and confidence…
Read MoreEarly Voting for Nassau County Begins March 6, 2024
Early Voting for Nassau County Begins March 6, 2024 Nassau County, FL, 3/5/24– Early voting for the Presidential Preference Primary Election will be available starting Wednesday, March 6, through Saturday, March 16, from 9 am to 6 pm. Nassau County voters can vote early at five conveniently located early voting sites throughout the county. Pursuant…
Read MoreNassau County 2023 Annual Report
Nassau County 2023 Annual Report As part of the Winter Strategic Planning Sessions held on February 29 and March 1, 2024, County Manager Taco Pope presented the County Manager’s 2023 Annual Report. This document highlights achievements, projects, and initiatives of the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), county staff and management for the period of October…
Read MoreCounty Manager Pope Hosts Annual Strategic Planning Session
County Manager Pope Hosts Annual Strategic Planning Session On Thursday, February 29 and Friday, March 1, 2024, County Manager Taco Pope hosted the 2024 Winter Strategic Planning Session (WSPS-24) of the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC). The WSPS is an annual event where the BOCC discusses the strategic direction of the organization, defines organizational priorities,…
Read MoreNassau County Strategic Planning Sessions This Week
Nassau County Strategic Planning Sessions This Week The Board of County Commissioners have scheduled their Annual Strategic Planning Sessions for Thursday, February 29 and Friday, March 1, 2024. These interactive sessions will be led by County Manager Taco Pope who will guide the Board through discussions about the County’s adopted Strategic Plan, updates on previously…
Read MoreNassau County Board of County Commissioners Announces Employees of the Quarter
Nassau County Board of County Commissioners Announces Employees of the Quarter In January 2022, County Manager Taco Pope, instituted new Customer Care Standards to govern both internal and external interactions and to create a more positive work environment. Part of this initiative includes an Employee Recognition Program in which employees can nominate co-workers who have…
Read MoreAmerican Beach Neighborhood Planning
American Beach Neighborhood Planning The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners has been working to determine possible uses for the Evan’s Rendezvous, a historical structure that served as a restaurant and entertainment venue in the American Beach Community. The site was acquired by the County through a Florida Community Trust Grant in 2004 and consists…
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