Press Release
By Nassau County Board of County Commissioners
1/11/25
| Pre-construction Meeting for Westside Regional Park |
 On Thursday, January 9, 2025, the County held a pre-construction meeting for Phase One of the Westside Regional Park (WSRP). This 107-acre park will serve as a regional destination delivering recreation, leisure, social interaction, and educational opportunities for the entire spectrum of the public. It’s overall conceptual plan and features were derived from community input which revealed that residents want a variety of recreational facilities and programs that include more than youth athletics. The data collected was used to create a conceptual plan which was shared with the public at a community meeting in March 2021 and formally adopted by the Board of County Commissioners in May 2021. Learn more |
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Restrooms Closed at Melton Nelson Boat Ramp
Please be advised that the restrooms at the Melton Nelson Boat Ramp on SR 200 are currently closed due to a slab leak. It is anticipated that the repairs will be complete by the middle of next week.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have any questions, please contact Facilities Maintenance at 904) 530-6120.
| Blessings in a Backpack |
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| The Amelia Island Tourist Development Council was proud to sponsor the Duke University Football Welcome Team Dinner on December 29, 2024, for the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl. During this event, several County Commissioners joined them for the Blessings in a Backpack charitable event in which Duke Football Team packed more than 500 bags for students who are food insecure in Northeast Florida. These bags will stay in Nassau County to support kids at Hilliard Elementary School. |
4-H’er of the Month
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Congratulations to Patience Dowling on being named the January 2025 4-H’er of the month for January 2025.
A 3rd year member of 4-H, Patience has become very involved, serving as club secretary and helping in any way she can. She has also shown a dairy cow and dairy goat during the Northeast Florida Fair, however she is looking to expand her showing skills into other animals. Nassau County 4-H is grateful for her hard work and dedication.
New Clerk & Property Appraiser Take Office
| Monday, January 6, 2025 was the last day for Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller John Crawford and Property Appraiser Mike Hickox. Their predecessors began their first day in their new roles on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Your new Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller is Mitch L. Keiter. Mitch has served in the Clerk’s Office for nearly 20 years in a variety of positions including Chief Deputy of Information Technology, Chief Deputy of Compliance and Accountability, and most recently as the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller’s Chief Deputy of Operations where he managed the nearly 1,000 statutory responsibilities and critical public services the Clerk’s Office. Examples of activities included financial administration and oversight, information management, and record-keeping for our county government and judicial system. Serving as Nassau County Property Appraiser is Kevin Lilly. Kevin began working for the Nassau County Property Appraiser’s Office 12 years ago as Chief Property Appraiser and has worked to greatly enhance the customer service experience, while providing an equitable tax roll in compliance with Department of Revenue standards. His leadership has resulted in streamlined processes that have reduced taxpayer expense and increased operational efficiency. The BOCC has worked closely with Mitch and Kevin in their previous roles and are confident in their ability to lead their areas effectively while serving the Nassau County residents with the utmost integrity. The BOCC looks forward to continuing the positive working relationships with both Constitutional Offices and wishes Mitch and Kevin many years of success. |
 Mitch L. Keiter |  Kevin Lilly |
Upcoming Events
 Mrs. Kate in Concert The Nassau County Public Library will host a live concert with “Mrs. Kate” Carpenter, a folksinger, songwriter and storyteller with 13 original CDs and several children’s music videos over the past 30 years. Join them for a fun interactive event with Ms. Kate and her special puppet friends on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the Fernandina Beach Library. There is not cost to attend. For additional information, visit www.nassaureads.com. |
 Seniors Night Out: Valentines Party Nassau County Parks & Recreation is excited to announce the return of Seniors Night Out! The first event held in March 2024 was very well attended so they’re doing it again but this year’s theme will be a Valentines Party. Join us on Saturday, February 15, 2025 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at the Callahan Multi-Use Facility located at 543350 US Highway 1, Callahan. Enjoy live music, dancing and a free buffet dinner. There is no cost to attend, however the event is limited to seniors ages 55 and up. If you have any questions, please contact the Parks & Recreation Department at (904) 530-6120 or email Parks Director Jay Robertson at [email protected]. |
Vision 2050 Growth Scenario Survey
Vision 2050 Growth Scenario Survey
The County launched Nassau Florida Vision 2050, a collaborative 18-month process involving local leaders, residents, businesses, and stakeholders to shape the future of our community. This planning process and the resulting policies will be critical for the ability to promote and manage growth as well as, protect and enhance key areas of importance while accommodating future trends. This includes identifying what makes the community unique, establishing the vision of what Nassau County desires to become in the future, and providing the necessary baseline for an update to the County’s Comprehensive Plan.
On Wednesday, October 16, 2024, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) hosted a Workshop for an update on the initiative from the County’s consultant Halff Associates. For the past year, Halff and County personnel have been busy studying the county’s history, culture and values, and obtaining feedback from the community through a series of interviews, community surveys, and pop-up events. In an effort to gain as much feedback as possible, they have also been present at numerous large, community events throughout the year such as the Independence Day Celebration in Callahan, the Opening of the Beaches Event in Fernandina Beach, the County’s Bicentennial Kick-off Event in Yulee, and more.
The presentation on October 16th included results of the community engagement process which led to the establishment of community building blocks, a framework to achieve the community-identified goals. The presentation also included information on growth projections and a market analysis identifying needed jobs and housing to accommodate a growing County. The community’s feedback, community building blocks, and market analysis data were used to create three growth scenarios which were also displayed.
At this time, residents are urged to review the growth framework presentation and provide input on the three scenarios. One final preferred growth scenario will be created and included in the 2050 Vision Plan. This preferred scenario will inform updates to the Future Land Use Map and the Future Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan. You can provide input by completing the survey linked here.
If you have any questions, please reach out to the Planning Department at (904) 530-6320 or via email at [email protected].
Public Meetings
Below are meetings for the week of January 13 – January 17, 2025.
Please note that meetings are subject to change. Please review our website calendar for up-to-date information.
Meeting agendas can be located here.
