11/24/21 @ 10:00 a.m. - In 2020, the U.S. Census Bureau conducted the decennial census which is designed to count every resident in the country. This is done every ten years to capture changes to the local population and adjust district boundaries to ensure all residents across the Country are equally represented. The census data collection is also used to determine the number of seats each State has in the U.S. House of Representatives and directly affects how trillions of U.S. dollars are distributed to local governments to fund hospitals, schools, and roads.
 
After each decennial census, the County Commission is redraw district boundaries to reflect changes in the local population, to ensure all residents across the County are equitably represented. Civic engagement and public participation were integral in properly executing this critical public duty.

On October 15, 2021, Nassau County launched a redistricting webpage which allowed Nassau County residents to learn more about about the redistricting process, locate community meetings, and review the Preliminary Electoral Redistricting Report. The page also included three, interactive maps which reflected how electoral districts could be redrawn.

On October 26, 2021, Community Meetings were held in Callahan and Fernandina Beach. An additional Community Meeting was held on in Yulee on October 28, 2021. The Board of County Commissioners and School Board then held a Joint Meeting on November 3, 2021, at which a consultant provided an overview of the redistricting process and a review of the three district maps under consideration. Together, the group determined that Option 3 was the best option.

The Board of County Commissioners then held a Special Meeting on November 8, 2021 and voted to set the public hearing for December 13, 2021 to adopt Option 3. An outline of Option 3 is shown below however a full, interactive map can be located here. This interactive version allows the user to zoom in and see specific address, streets, etc. to find out which district seat will represent them for the next 10 years.

If you have any questions, please call (904) 530-6019 and leave a message, or send an email to [email protected].

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

10/25/21 @ 9:15 a.m. - 

​In 2020, the U.S. Census Bureau conducted the decennial census which is designed to count every resident in the Country. This is done every ten years to capture changes to the local population and adjust district boundaries to ensure all residents across the Country are equally represented. The census data collection is also used to determine the number of seats each State has in the U.S. House of Representatives and directly affects how trillions of U.S. dollars are distributed to local governments to fund hospitals, schools, and roads.
 
After each decennial census, the County Commission is required to divide its county into districts of contiguous territory based on the new census data. Civic engagement, public participation, data and analysis and a thorough comprehension of rational local policy conditions are integral in properly executing this critical public duty. As such, the Board of County Commissioners cordially invites all residents and interested parties to engage in the electoral redistricting process. A series of public meetings have been scheduled to share information about the electoral redistricting process and will allow residents to ask questions and provide comments related to the various options on how the electoral districts could be redrawn based on the 2020 Census count results.
 
Those meetings are as follows:
 
Open House (Western Nassau)
Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
Callahan Multi-Purpose Facility, 543350 US Highway 1, Callahan, FL 32011
 
Open House (Eastern Nassau)
Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
Emma Love Hardee Elementary School, 2200 Susan Drive, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
 
Open House (Central Nassau)
Thursday, October 28, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
Yulee Middle School, 85439 Miner Rd., Yulee, FL 32097
 
Following the open house series, the Board of County Commissioners will hold meetings to further discuss and ultimately, adopt a new District Map. The public is welcome to attend and participate in these meetings as well. They are as follows:
 
Joint Meeting between the Board of County Commissioners and Nassau County School Board
Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097
 
Special Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners
Monday, November 8, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097
 
Public Hearing of the Board of County Commissioners
Monday, December 13, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097
 
For additional information on the County’s redistricting timeline or to access the three, interactive redistricting maps under consideration, visit www.nassaucountyfl.com/1173/Decennial-Redistricting. If you have any questions or would like to provide comments, please email [email protected] or call (904) 530-6019 and leave a message.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

10/15/21 @ 3:20 p.m.

In 2020, the U.S. Census Bureau conducted the decennial census which is designed to count every resident in the Country. This is done every ten years to capture changes to the local population and adjust district boundaries to ensure all residents across the Country are equally represented. The census data collection is also used to determine the number of seats each State has in the U.S. House of Representatives and directly affects how trillions of U.S. dollars are distributed to local governments to fund hospitals, schools, and roads.
 
After each decennial census, the County Commission is required to divide its county into districts of contiguous territory based on the new census data. Civic engagement, public participation, data and analysis and a thorough comprehension of rational local policy conditions are integral in properly executing this critical public duty. As such, the Board of County Commissioners cordially invites all residents and interested parties to engage in the electoral redistricting process. A series of public meetings have been scheduled to share information about the electoral redistricting process and will allow residents to ask questions and provide comments related to the various options on how the electoral districts could be redrawn based on the 2020 Census count results.
 
Those meetings are as follows:
 
Open House (Western Nassau)
Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
Callahan Multi-Purpose Facility, 543350 US Highway 1, Callahan, FL 32011
 
Open House (Eastern Nassau)
Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
Emma Love Hardee Elementary School, 2200 Susan Drive, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
 
Open House (Central Nassau)
Thursday, October 28, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
Yulee Middle School, 85439 Miner Rd., Yulee, FL 32097
 
Following the open house series, the Board of County Commissioners will hold meetings to further discuss and ultimately, adopt a new District Map. The public is welcome to attend and participate in these meetings as well. They are as follows:
 
Joint Meeting between the Board of County Commissioners and Nassau County School Board
Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097
 
Special Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners
Monday, November 8, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097
 
Public Hearing of the Board of County Commissioners
Monday, December 13, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097
 
For additional information on the County’s redistricting timeline or to access the three, interactive redistricting maps under consideration, visit www.nassaucountyfl.com/1173/Decennial-Redistricting. If you have any questions or would like to provide comments, please email [email protected] or call (904) 530-6019 and leave a message.
 
 

7/27/20 @ 9:30 a.m. - Every ten years, the Census counts every person that lives in the United States and five U.S. Territories (Puerto Rico, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands). The information collected provides critical data to lawmakers, business owners, teachers, and many others to provide daily services, products and support for our community, and is used to determine how federal funding is allocated to each State, county and city. This funding is used for hospitals, schools, libraries, fire departments, roads, community organizations and more.

The results also determine the number of seats each State will have in the U.S. House of Representatives and is used to draw congressional and State legislative districts. It's important to make sure we have adequate representation to ensure we are considered for federal funding and other important matters under consideration by Congress.

For every person not counted, the County loses thousands of dollars in potential funding that can be used to help make our community a better place. If you have not yet, please complete your Census survey. Right now, Nassau County's self-report response is 59.7%. As you can see from the map, Hilliard and the American Beach area have been the slowest to respond.

Help us make sure you are counted in 2020. We won't have another opportunity until year 2030. Please watch this short video to learn more about how Census results can have an impact on our community.

-Sabrina Robertson 
 County Manager's Office

4/27/20 @ 7:20 p.m. - The U.S. Census Bureau is seeking video submissions for the 2020 Census Campaign. 

From the Census Website: 
This is a nationwide call for the most impactful, accurate, inspiring, funny, creative, and culturally relevant videos to educate the masses about the 2020 Census and mobilize communities to respond, reminding them that it’s not too late to self-respond online, by phone or by mail.
The formatThe challenge will focus on short-format video content—30 seconds to 3 minutes in length— for social platforms like YouTube, with the goal of informing the public about the importance of the census, and activating them to self-respond.
The U.S. Census Bureau will be awarding a total of $50,000 for video submissions that can encourage hard to count communities to fill out the Census.

• $30,000 — Grand Prize
• $10,000 — Runner Up Prize
• $10,000 — Student Prize

Submissions close on May 7 at 11:59pm EDT (extended deadline) with winners announced by early June.

Please click here to learn more. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

3/31/20 @ 5:40 p.m.

Shaping Your Future
The results of the 2020 Census will help determine how hundreds of billions of dollars in federal funding flow into communities every year for the next decade. That funding shapes many different aspects of every community, no matter the size, no matter the location.

Think of your morning commute: Census results influence highway planning and construction, as well as grants for buses, subways, and other public transit systems.

Or think of your local schools: Census results help determine how money is allocated for the Head Start program and for grants that support teachers and special education.

The list goes on, including programs to support rural areas, to restore wildlife, to prevent child abuse, to prepare for wildfires, and to provide housing assistance for older adults.

3/30/20 @ 8:15 a.m. - Wednesday, April 1st is Census Day! By now, you should have received your Census packet in the mail. We need every citizen to be counted (infants too). Our responses determine how federal and state grants and aid are funded to our County. These funds help our schools, non-profits, hospitals, businesses and local government for things such as roads and public transportation.

They've made it easier than ever to respond as you can fill out the questionnaire and return it by mail, or you can now respond online through their website using the Census code provided in your packet. Click here to respond online.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office