During the Annual Meeting of the Florida Bar’s City, County, and Local Government Law Section, Nassau County Attorney, Denise May, was appointed as an At-Large member of the Section’s Executive Council for a term of one-year.
 
The City, County and Local Government Law Section serves as a resource for Florida Bar attorneys practicing in the field of local government law, in both the public and private sector. The City, County and Local Government Section provides leadership, continuing education, reference materials, and programs to its members and is committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.  Ms. May, a board-certified attorney, has been a member of the City, County and Local Government Law Section for eleven years.
 
As a member of the Executive Council, Ms. May’s responsibilities will include the implementation of the Section’s By-laws, assistance with the standing committees, and support of the Section in the furtherance of its mission.
 
Board of County Commissioners Chairman, Klynt Farmer, stated, “It is an honor and a privilege to have a Nassau County employee serving on this prestigious Council. Ms. May works hard for the County government and its taxpayers, providing guidance on legal issues and legislative matters. I am certain she will provide invaluable guidance to her fellow Council members”.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

5/1/23 @ 11:30 a.m. - 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 demonstrated Nassau County's Customer Care Standards and/or has provided exceptional performance beyond established duties and responsibilities. 

We are pleased to announce that 3 employees have been named as our most recent Employee(s) of the Quarter:

-Ashley Kelly, Senior Accounting Specialist (left)
-Marley Kittle, Accounting Specialist (right)
-Carolyn Kittle, Administrative Specialist II (not shown)

All three employees were nominated and selected due to their collaborative efforts in preparing their departments for the annual external audits. All three were noted as being extremely professional, organized, and as going above and beyond to ensure the auditors had all the information needed to complete their jobs. 

All 3 employees consistently provide a high level of performance with their day-to-day work and exemplify the County's adopted Customer Care Standards. We appreciate their hard work and dedication and commend them on being named as our newest Employees of the Quarter. 

-Sabrina Robertson 
 Public Information Officer

4/27/23 @ 10:15 a.m. - Today, we would also like to congratulate a second employee, Engineer Greg Jones, on being selected for the News-leader and Nassau County Record's "40 Over 40" award. 

Greg has worked for Nassau County Fire Rescue as a Firefighter/Paramedic since April 1994 and is currently serving as an Engineer at Station 40. In addition to responding to medical and fire calls, Greg serves on the Peer Support Team providing a variety of services to his colleagues including emotional support, action planning, directing them in self-care methods to address any concerns they are experiencing, and by just being a good listener. Greg also serves as the department's Chaplain and provides support for those in Fire/Rescue that have been affected by an emergency crisis. 

We appreciate Greg for all he does for Nassau County, its employees, and our residents. He is an outstanding employee who goes above and beyond to help someone in need and we are so proud to have him on our team. 

For those that are interested, below is a copy of the newspaper article with a Q&A with Greg. 

​-Sabrina Robertson
​ Public Information Officer

4/26/23 @ 10:45 a.m. - The Nassau County Record and the News-Leader recently asked their readers to nominate individuals over the age of 40 who are community-drive and have contributed to the greater good of the County. We are pleased to report that the Board of County Commissioner's very own Director of Strategic Advancement, Brandy Carvalho, is a recipient of the 40 Over 40 Award!

Brandy joined Nassau County as the first Director of Strategic Advancement in September 2022. In this position, Brandy leads the County's efforts in increasing public engagement, enhancing civic engagement and improving transparency as a means of creating a more effective, efficient and inclusive government. She also leads efforts to support the annual budget by reducing the demand on ad valorem dollars to execute special projects, programs and initiatives through alternative revenue generation such as fundraising, capital campaigns, grants, partnerships and other non-traditional methods.

Since arriving in Nassau County, Brandy has been busy working with our Economic Resources Director on implementation of the County's Conservation Land Acquisition Management (CLAM) Program and and is developing a capital campaign to raise funds for a new animal shelter. She also serves as a liaison between the County and various agencies engaged in creating and sustaining a health economic ecosystem such as the Chamber of Commerce, JaxUSA and the Nassau County Economic Development Board. Brandy works closely with the Directors of the Nassau County Public Library System, the County Extension Office, the Public Information Office, and Nassau County Animal Services Office to ensure that their activities are consistent with the County's adopted strategic plan and to facilitate efforts to further the department's mission in providing programs and services to the community. 

We are proud to have Brandy on our team and would like to extend a big congratulations to her, as well as to all the other recipients of the 40 Over 40 Award! We have a lot of amazing and talented people in our community and we could not be more proud to have one of them representing the Board of County Commissioners. 

For those that are interested, below is Brandy's Q&A segment from the newspaper article. 

4/19/23 @ 9:40 a.m. - At today's meeting, the Board of County Commissioners recognized Chris Dixon on 20 years of service to the County. 

Chris was originally hired as a Maintenance Helper in the Road Department in 2003. Since then, Chris has worked in several positions and has proven himself to be invaluable. For many years, Chris served as the County's only Traffic Signal Specialist where he was on-call 24/7 to respond to traffic light outages. County Manager, Taco Pope, stated, "It didn't matter if it was raining or if it was the middle of the night, he (Chris) would respond. If you think about that in terms of service and value to the citizens and being an unsung hero, that's probably the best way to describe Chris. No matter what position he has been in with the County, he has applied his craft in a professional manner and always had a servant's heart in executing those duties". 

Currently, Chris is serving as a Senior Stormwater Inspector for the County's new Stormwater Drainage Department. Stormwater Director, Katie Peay, stated, "What Chris has brought to our department has been insurmountable as far as his years of experience, his knowledge and his work ethic. His customer service is wonderful and it's always a joy to work with him. I'm very proud of the 20 years that he has served for Nassau County". 

Congratulations, Chris, on 20 years of service! We appreciate everything you do for the County and its residents. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

3/16/23 @ 10:45 a.m. - Two employees were recognized at yesterday's Board meeting for years of service to the County.

William Allen began his employment in high school through a work program 30 years ago and has worked his way up to a Grader Operator position. Road Director, Cameron Hansen, stated, "He takes care of all the roads in the northwest portion of the County. I have never once in my 5 years as Director had a complaint about any of the roads he maintains. He's proactive in his work.... he knows when bad weather is coming, he knows when materials need to be added... and he takes care of those citizens. I often get calls from citizens who appreciate him. I want to thank him today for doing a fine job". 

Becky Liddell is celebrating 20 years of service to the County this month. She is currently serving as a Permit Coordinator for the Development Services Division. Development Services Director, Caleb Hurst, stated, "Without Becky, all of our lives would be much harder here. She issues driveway permits, works with the public to ensure that they get the permits they need, and trains new employees entering the department. Her work is much appreciated". 

Congratulations William and Becky! Thank you for all you do for Nassau County and for the residents. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

2/23/23 @ 3:00 p.m. - At the Wednesday, February 15, 2023 meeting, the Board of County Commissioners recognized Tina Keiter on her achievement of 20 years of service to the County. 

Tina began actually began her employment in 1997 as a student in the Human Resources Department but left the County temporarily when he daughter was born. Tina returned to the County in February 2003 as a Benefits Specialist and for the last 20 years has worked in the Human Resources Department in different capacities, working her way up to her current position as Employee Services Manager. Last year, Tina earned her certification as a Professional in Human Resources, further demonstrating her commitment to the Human Resources Department and her desire to improve her overall knowledge of HR Management. 

Tina is an outstanding public servant and always goes above and beyond to the call of duty to ensure a task is done efficiently. At the meeting, County Manager Taco Pope stated, "Tina does a fabulous job of working within the organization to make lives better for all of us. Throughout the years, I've called on Tina numerous times to help me with insurance matters and retirement related issues. Her service is both internal to the employees and external facing to the community. It's a great pleasure and an honor to recognize her on 20 outstanding years". 

Congratulations Tina and thank you for all you do for Nassau County!

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer   

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2/15/23 @ 2:30 p.m. - 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 demonstrated Nassau County's Customer Care Standards and/or has provided exceptional performance beyond established duties and responsibilities. 

We are pleased to announce that our new Employee of the Quarter is David Hearn. David has worked for Nassau County in various capacities since March 1999, beginning as a Maintenance Helper, and working his way up to Assistant Road Director.

David is hard working, devoted and passionate about serving the County. He has worked tirelessly behind the scenes to develop a new Apprenticeship Program for the Road Department so that Road Department personnel have a clear, defined career path with opportunities to advance. This program will ensure that employees obtain the skills needed to be successful in their positions and help them excel both professionally and financially. And true to David's commitment to success, Davis is working to provide a similar program for the fleet/mechanic division as well. 

These are just a few examples of David's service and dedication to the County and its residents. If you see David, be sure to congratulate him on being our Employee of the Quarter!

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

12/21/22 @ 2:50 p.m. - At today's meeting, the Board of County Commissioners recognized Engineer Edward McLarty on 35 years of service. 

Mr. McLarty currently serves the residents from Nassau County Fire Rescue Station 20. In addition to responding to emergency calls for service, Mr. McLarty is an apparatus operator who is responsible for the safe operation of our vehicles and ensuring that the vehicles are well-stock with supplies needed for an emergency call. 

We appreciate Engineer McLarty and commend him on his service and dedication to Nassau County and its residents. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

​10/31/22 @ 6:30 p.m.

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 demonstrated Nassau County's Customer Care Standards and/or has provided exceptional performance beyond established duties and responsibilities. 

We are pleased to announce that our new Employee of the Quarter is Road & Bridge Supervisor, Darren Marsh. 

Mr. Marsh was selected for leading the way to accomplish what needed to be done during a period of record low manning levels in the Road Department. Mr. Marsh, on two separate occasions, went beyond the expectations of his position when he donned chest high waters and entered outfall ditches with areas of up to 4 feet of swamp water to remove beaver dams and other debris in an effort to improve waterflow.  Mr. Marsh walked several miles of outfall ditches and removed multiple beaver dams, some as big as 7 feet high by 20 feet wide.  While cleaning one pipe, Mr. Marsh was faced with an alligator and was not only able to safety remove himself, but also made sure the alligator was safely removed and relocated without incident as well. 

This is just one small example of Darren's service and dedication to the County and its residents. If you see Darren, be sure to congratulate him on being our Employee of the Quarter!

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer