Press Release
By Nassau County Board of County Commissioners
05-17-24
Workshop of the Amelia Island Nassau County Tree Commission
On Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 5:00 p.m., the Nassau County Amelia Island Tree Commission will hold a Open House to allow the public an opportunity to discuss proposed revisions to the Land Development Code, Section 37.02, Unincorporated Amelia Island tree protection and replacement, and Section 37.08, Canopy/Scenic Roads. The draft Ordinance can be found here. The Open House will be followed immediately by a Workshop of the Nassau County- Amelia Island Tree Commission.
If you have any questions, please contact the Planning Department at (904) 530-6320 or via email at [email protected].
American Beach Community Meeting
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The Nassau County Planning Department will hold its next American Beach community planning meeting on Saturday, June 1, 2024 from 10am-12pm at the American Beach Community Center. This event, “American Beach Crossroads”, will focus on discussions around neighborhood planning at Amerian Beach, specifically the “crossroads” area around Gregg and Lewis Streets. Other topics include:
- Update on Evans’ Rendezvous conversations
- Recap of the March 23rd community meeting
- Review of potential options for the Crossroads based on March 23rd feedback
- Prioritize elements of the Crossroads vision
This event is free and open to the public. Everyone is welcome! If you have any questions, please contact the Planning Department at (904) 530-6320 or via email at [email protected].
Employees Recognized for Years of Service
At the Wednesday, May 15 meeting, the Board of County Commissioners recognized two employees for years of service.
Public Information Officer Sabrina Robertson is celebrating 20 years this month and Traffic Sign Technician III Walter Price is celebrating 3 years.
To learn more about this employees, please click here.
National Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day
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At the Monday, May 13, 2024 meeting, the Board of County Commissioners approved Proclamation No. 2024-022 declaring May 12 – May 18, 2024 as National Police Week and Wednesday, May 15, 2024 as Peace Officers Memorial Day.
May 15 was designated by Presidential Proclamation in 1962 by President John F. Kenney, as Peace Officer Memorial Day and the week in which it falls as National Police Week, to honor those who have been killed or disabled in the line of duty.
![]() Groundbreaking Ceremony: Station 90 We are excited to announce that the Board of County Commissioners will host a Groundbreaking Ceremony in celebration of the upcoming construction of a new Fire Station 90. This station will be built at the existing Station 90 site located at 3195 County Road 2 in Hilliard. The event will take place on Monday, May 20, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. Learn more |
Nassau Earns StormReady Designation
At the Wednesday, May 15 meeting, the Board of County Commissioners recognized Nassau County Emergency Management for their efforts in helping Nassau County be designated as StormReady by the National Weather Service (NWS). Nassau County has been recognized as a StormReady County since 2012, recertifying every two years. In addition, the County has been recognized as a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador. Being a StormReady County and a Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador are more than designations. They demonstrate Nassau County’s commitment and dedication to protecting and preserving lives in the face of severe weather.
Hurricane Preparedness Workshop
The Nassau County Economic Development Board has partnered with Nassau County Emergency Management to offer a hurricane preparedness workshop “Weathering the Storm”. Listen to experts discuss improvements in hurricane preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation. The Workshop will take place on Thursday, May 30, 2024 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. at the Emergency Operations Center located at 77150 Citizens Circle, Yulee. This event is FREE however seats are limited to 50 participants. Reserve your spot today at: lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/aruvbju. Refreshments will be served. Questions? Call the NCEDB at (904) 225-8878. |
Turtle Talk
It’s turtle nesting season! From May 1st – October 31st each year, sea turtles visit Amelia Island beaches to nest, and it’s up to all of us to make their visit as safe as possible! During this turtle nesting we will provide you with facts about our local turtle population and what is being done to protect them each Tuesday for our “Turtle Talk Tuesday” campaign.
This week’s message focused on things we can do as residents to protect nesting sea turtles and their hatchlings.
North Florida TPO Seeking Citizen Input
The North Florida Transportation Planning Organization (North Florida TPO) is seeking public comments from citizens in its four-county area for two major initiatives.
Every four years, the North Florida TPO undergoes a certification process to ensure we’re meeting federal requirements. The USDOT conducted the North Florida TPO 2024 certification review May 2. As part of that review, they would like to hear from the public. Please share your thoughts on the North Florida TPO’s work by submitting comments by June 2 at https://northfloridatpo.com/certification.
The second is the annual Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), a staged multi-year program of transportation projects to be implemented during the next five-year period in the North Florida TPO area. The 2024/25-2028/29 TIP encompasses over $4 billion in investments. Those interested in offering comments may do so in our survey or during one of our virtual meetings at https://publicinput.com/tip2024. The public can also submit comments on individual projects via our Interactive TIP maps. Please see https://northfloridatpo.com/planning/tip for details. Comments must be submitted by June 2.
Job Opportunities Available
The Board of County Commissioners currently has numerous job opportunities available. In addition to having the opportunity to work close to home and to serve your community, the County offers the following benefits:
- Free Health Insurance (for employee)
- Participation in the Florida Retirement System
- Paid Time Off
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Educational Reimbursement
To view job descriptions and associated salaries, click here.