3/17/25 @ 6:00 a.m.

As part of the Winter Strategic Planning Sessions held on March 13 - March 14, 2025,  County Manager Taco Pope presented the 2024 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 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024. It also provides great insight into the County's operations, progress in executing directives of the elected body, and the priorities of the BOCC.

Highlights include: 

• Budgeting 101
• Capital Improvement Projects including new roads, facilities, and parks​
• Public Safety upgrades/improvements
• Nassau Prosperity Alliance
• American Beach Water & Sewer Project
• Conservation Land Acquisition and Management (CLAM) Program
• Imagine Nassau
• Tourism
• Legislative Priorities of the BOCC
• Demographics
• Strategic Priorities
• Awards & Recognition, and more!

​Chairman Hupp Huppmann stated, "This valuable resource not only provides an accounting of the diligent efforts of our workforce, it also allows continued public transparency of our priorities and budgeting. On behalf of the Board of County Commissioners, we are grateful for your trust and confidence in our public service to our citizens.  As you read the details of the last year, I think you will agree that 2025 is shaping up to be even better for the citizens of Nassau County". 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Communications Officer

Below are a handful of photos showing projects, events and activities

3/14/25 @ 3:30 p.m.

On Thursday, March 13 and Friday, March 14, 2025, County Manager Taco Pope hosted the 2025 Winter Strategic Planning Session (WSPS-25) of the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC). The WSPS is an annual event where the County Manager leads the BOCC in discussions to obtain feedback that defines the strategic direction of the organization, defines organizational priorities, allocates resources, and serves to ‘kick-off’ the County’s annual budget development process.

The event was a Workshop and as such, no action was taken. Discussions included the budget, land conservation, park projects, road projects, Vision 2050, legislative matters, and more. The Board's collective input will be used to the guide the County Manager and staff to ensure that identified priorities are being addressed and achieved. Any items needing consideration will be brought back at future public meetings. 

A copy of the agenda can be found here. Audio from the meeting will be uploaded to the Clerk's website at www.nassauclerk.com/watch-meetings. 
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Great job to County Manager Pope, the County Commissioners and other County staff for an informative and successful planning event. 

-Sabrina Robertson
​ Communications Officer

2/1/24 @ 3:00 p.m. - 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 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023. This report provides great insight into the County's operations, progress in executing directives of the elected body, and the priories of the BOCC. 

"As we wrap up another challenging, yet productive year, it's important that we focus on all the achievements that have taken place. The Board's administration aligns the publication of the Annual Report with the Winter Strategic Planning Session to ensure that the directives and identified priorities are being achieved. This document only scratches the surface of all the amazing work that the employees of Nassau County have executed during the past twelve months. The BOCC has continued to create lasting public value through the formulation of sound public policy and the allocation of resources to execute those policy directives,  Based upon this strong foundation, we can look forward to continued success in FY 23/24."

We encourage residents, partner agencies and interested parties to view the 2023 Annual Report at: https://nassaufl.co/2023AnnualReport. 

-Sabrina Robertson
​ Public Informatino Officer

3/17/23 @ 2:45 p.m.- County Manager, Taco Pope, hosted the 2023 Winter Strategic Planning (WSPS-23) of the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC). The WSPS-23 is annual event where the BOCC discusses the strategic direction of the organization, defines organizational priorities, allocates resources, and serves to ‘kick-off’ the County’s annual budget development process.

As part of the WSPS-23, County Manager Pope presented the BOCC with the County Manager’s 2022 Annual Report. The report highlights achievements, projects and initiatives of the BOCC, county staff, and management from the period of October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022. The report provides great insight into the County’s operations, progress in executing directives of the elected body, and priorities of the BOCC.   

“A look back at 2022 illuminates the dedication of County employees, local leaders, and elected officials in promoting the long-term best interests of Nassau County residents. While Nassau is in the midst of extraordinary change, local leaders continue to champion a collaborative and community-based approach to governance that places quality-of-life and generational sustainability at the apex of decision making.” – Taco Pope, AICP, County Manager.
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We would encourage residents, partner agencies, and interested parties to view the 2022 Annual Report at: https://bit.ly/NC2022AnnualReport. 

9/20/19 @ 4:15 p.m. - At the Board of County Commissioner's meeting held on Wednesday, September 18, 2019, the Board presented Resolution No. 2019-140 commending government employees, agencies and individuals who assisted the County during Hurricane Dorian.

The room was filled with law enforcement personnel, first responders, employees and various agencies such as the Port Authority, Florida Department of Health, Florida Department of Transportation, School Board, Baptist Medical Center Nassau, among many, many others.

Chairman Justin Taylor expressed his gratitude to everyone for all their efforts and stated, "I know it was tough being away from your families and working hard for several days. I want the citizens to know that they were well taken care of should the storm had taken a catastrophic turn".

County Manager, Mike Mullin, echoed Chairman Taylor's sentiments, adding, "The public never gets the opportunity to see what happens at the Emergency Operations Center. If they did, they'd have an entirely different view. Sometimes the public feels irrirated whether it's a curfew that's been implemented or an evacuation order. They don't realize how many hours all these good men and women devote to listening to the Hurricane Center, to evaluating the information, to making decisions for the safety of the residents".

To watch the presentation, please click this link.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

5/17/19 @ 8:45 a.m.

We are pleased to announce that Taco Pope has accepted the position of Assistant County Manager.

Mr. Pope is a life-long resident of Nassau County with fourteen years of professional experience in the public sector serving as both a technical practitioner and administrator for local government in the State of Florida. Mr. Pope has held several positions with Nassau County since being hired in 2005 including serving the last three years as the Director of Planning and Economic Opportunity. In that position, Mr. Pope has been instrumental in fostering a collaborative approach to community formation through meaningful public engagement, transparency and a holistic approach to quality of life.

Mr. Pope holds two bachelor’s degrees from the University of North Florida, a BBA in Business Management and a BBA in Transportation and Logistics. Mr. Pope undertook his graduate studies through Florida Gulf Coast University as part of their Master of Public Administration (MPA) program where he concentrated in Planning and Environmental Policy. Mr. Pope also holds professional accreditation through the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) and is a full member of the International City/County Managers Association and Florida City/County Management Association, a member of the American Planning Association, and the Urban Land Institute.

As Assistant County Manager, Mr. Pope will be responsible for directly handling matters of organizational importance on behalf of the County Manager, supporting the County Manager on various programs and governmental services, and assisting in development and implementation of County goals, project priorities, and programs. He will also act as the County Manager in his absence.

Mr. Pope was an excellent candidate for the position given his experience in local government, education, and familiarity with the community, residents, local policies and the challenges that are ahead.

We are excited to welcome Mr. Pope to his new position as Assistant County Manager and wish him many years of success!

 County Manager's Office

3/12/19 @ 11:00 a.m. - A Special Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners has been scheduled for Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. to review and coordinate a response to proposed Legislation of the 2019 Legislative Session which may have an impact on local government. The meeting will take place in the Commission Chambers located at 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097 (James S. Page Governmental Complex).

A copy of the agenda containing information on each Legislative item can be located on our website.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

8/2/18 @ 9:30 a.m.

As a reminder, Interim County Manager, Mike Mullin, will be holding two meetings per month to make himself available to anyone wishing to ask County related questions and/or address County related issues. These meetings will be held on the second Tuesday and the fourth Thursday of each month from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Commission Chambers located at the James S. Page Governmental Complex, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097. 
 
Below is the meeting schedule for August and September 2018:

• August 14, 2018
• August 30, 3018 (moved from August 23rd due to scheduling conflict)
• September 11, 2018
• September 27, 2018

If you have any questions, please contact the County Manager’s Office at (904) 530-6010.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office
 
 

7/17/18 @ 9:35 a.m. - As previously announced, County Attorney Mike Mullin has been appointed as Interim County Manager until the position of County Manager is filled. Mr. Mullin will be holding two meetings per month to make himself available to anyone wishing to ask County related questions and/or address County related issues. These meetings will be held on the second Tuesday and fourth Thursday of each month from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. in the Commission Chambers located at 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097 (James S. Page Governmental Complex).

The public can also contact Mr. Mullin via phone at (904) 530-3010 or via e-mail at [email protected].

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

9/13/17 @ 1:45 p.m. - The School Board announced this morning that Nassau County schools will be closed tomorrow. Due to power outages, flooding or roads, school closings, etc., Administrative Offices will also be closed to the public tomorrow. This includes administrative departments under the Board of County Commissioners, the Tax Collector's Office, the Clerk's Office, and Supervisor of Elections. Public safety personnel, road and bridge employees and other county staff will continue to clear blocked roadways, address drainage issues and assist with the overall recovery process.

Please note that the landfill will be open their regular hours of 8am-5pm. Although the Property Appraisers Office will also be closed to the public, their staff will be out doing damage assessments.

​We will continue to respond to messages left through this website or via our email address:[email protected]. For questions related to Irma or to report blocked roadways, please contact the EOC at 904-548-0900.

-Sabrina Robertson
County Manager's Office