3/20/23 @ 12:45 p.m. - The Department of Health-Nassau was notified this morning that the Health Planning Council of Northeast Florida is hosting a virtual meeting tonight at 7:00 p.m. to discuss "Medicaid Unwinding". 

For those that are not familiar with this matter, Congress enacted the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. This Act required that Medicaid programs keep people continuously enrolled in exchange for enhanced federal funding "until the end of the month in which the public health emergency ends in order to receive enhanced federal funding". 

As part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act signed into law on December 29, 2022, the continuous enrollment provision will end on March 31, 2023, meaning that millions of individuals could lose coverage. To learn more about this "Medicaid Unwinding" and to find out what you need to do to renew your coverage, please consider registering for the webinar at https://bit.ly/3KXcGG4. Once you've registered, you will receive an email confirmation containing the Zoom link and access code. 

If you have any questions, please reach out to Barb Baptista, Community Engagement and Health Equity Liaison for the Department of Health-Nassau at (904) 557-9168 or via e-mail at Barbara.Baptista@flhealth.gov. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer 

3/20/23 @ 8:30 a.m. - Below are public meetings scheduled for this week: 

Development Review Committee
Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. 
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Planning & Zoning Board
Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Conditional Use & Variance Board
Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Agendas can be located on our website. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information 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. 

3/17/23 @ 2:30 p.m. - Below are pictures from the week of March 10 - March 17, 2023. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

3/17/23 @ 10:50 a.m. - The Department of Health-Nassau has issued a Press Release reminding Floridians and tourists to be safe and healthy this spring break. It includes safety tips on sun protection, preparing a health kit, avoiding heat exhaustion and more. 

Click here to view the Press Release. If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Bothast at (904) 832-2644 or via e-mail at Jennifer.Bothast@flhealth.gov. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

3/17/23 @ 10:45 a.m. - At the Wednesday, March 15 meeting, the Board approved Resolution No. 2023-025 declaring the week of March 20 March 24, 2023, as "Government Finance Professionals Week", in Nassau County, Florida. 

Government Finance Professionals Week is meant to recognize government finance professionals who provide vital service to our State, County and community. The County's finance professionals serving in the Office of Management & Budget and the Clerk of Courts Finance Division work hard every day to ensure that financial policies are being followed and that the processes we have in place are sufficient.

​The Board appreciates its finance professionals for all they do to protect the financial health of the organization. 

-Sabrina Robertson
​ Public Information Officer

3/17/23 @ 9:30 a.m. - At the Wednesday, March 15th Board of County Commissioners meeting, Gil Langley, President and CEO of the Amelia Island Convention and Visitor's Bureau, provided a quarterly update on tourism in Nassau County. The presentation included information on visitors to the area, the economic impact of those visitors from sales and bed taxes, and the economic impact of special events including the recent Concours d'Elegance and Restaurant Week. 

To view the presentation, please click here to be directed to the Clerk of Courts website. The presentation can be found under "Tab C". 

The 1st Quarter Report can be found here on the Amelia Island Convention & Visitor Bureau's website. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

​The Board of County Commissioners is currently HIRING! Current open positions include:

- Transportation Engineer
- Maintenance Helper II
- Temporary Administrative Specialist II
- Zoning Technician
- Building Inspector Trainee
- Financial Mgmt Budget Coordinator
- Library Maintenance Worker
- Library Assistant II
- Permit Specialist
- Senior Planner
- Senior Plans Examiner
- Senior Planner/Urban Forester
- Construction Inspector Supervisor
- Permitting Technician
- Heavy Equipment Mechanic I
- Maintenance Helper II
- Firefighter/Paramedic
- Firefighter/EMT
- Fire Inspector/Investigator I or II

In addition to having the ability to work close to home and to serve your community, the County offers the following benefits:
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- Free Health Insurance (for employee)
- Participation in the Florida Retirement System
- Paid Time Off
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Educational Reimbursement

If you have any questions, please contact Nassau County Human Resources at (904) 530-6075.

-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

3/14/23 @ 12:40 p.m. - The Fernandina Beach Library will host a free beading class for teens ages 13-17. During this class, you will learn how to make a stretchy bracelet from start to finish.

WHAT: Beading Class
WHEN: Wednesday, March 22, 2023 from 3pm-7pm
WHERE: Fernandina Library Branch, 25 N. 4th Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

RSVP at www.nassaureads.com.

This class is sponsored by Front Porch Beads. 

If you have any questions, please contact the Fernandina Library at (904) 530-6500, option 1. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer