Krista Joseph
District 4
Board of County Commissioners
P: 904.209.0304
C: 904.679.2620
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Thank you for registering for the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners District 4 newsletter. Inside you will find an update regarding projects and events in District 4, and timely information about St. Johns County programs, services, and initiatives.
Get Involved!

If you're a resident of St. Johns County, I want to hear from you! Your opinion matters to me. You can attend any Board of County Commissioners meeting on the first and third Tuesday of each month and speak on any topic at 11:30 a.m. during Public Comment. Call me at 904-209-0304 or email me at bcc4kjoseph@sjcfl.us to talk about any issue that interests you. I encourage you to stay up to date on all the latest developments within our community by using the County's Development Tracker. If you see me out in public, please call me Krista. Even though I am a Commissioner, I am just like you: a proud St. Johns County resident wanting the best for our community.
Anti-Littering Campaign with Ponte Vedra High School

I am looking forward to beginning an initiative with Ponte Vedra High School students eager to protect our beautiful community from littering and pollution! We are focused on cleaning our scenic beaches and roadways, promoting the proper disposal of garbage and recycling, and helping educate the community on properly tying down materials on vehicles and truck beds so it does not end up in our environment.
Feeding Families
with Epic-Cure
I am grateful to be able to support the work of Epic-Cure, a wonderful organization focused on food distribution assistance for those in need. I am always excited at the opportunity to volunteer with this amazing group, who feed an average of 22,000 people per week! Learn more here.
Protecting Our Trees

I am making every effort possible to amend the St. Johns County tree ordinance as it applies to developers to address clear-cutting. I presented 14 suggestions to the BOCC at the July 18 meeting for consideration. You can watch my presentation here. Like so many of you, I want to maintain Florida's natural beauty. I hope to bring this back to the Board for further consideration at a future meeting.
St. Johns County Moves Forward With Fiscal Year 2024 Budget and Millage Rates

The St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approved flat proposed millage rates for the upcoming fiscal year at the Aug. 1 regular meeting. It also established Sept. 5, 2023, at 5:01 p.m. at the County Auditorium, 500 San Sebastian View, as the date, time, and place for the first of two public hearings to adopt the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget. The public can view the Aug. 1 budget presentation to the BOCC at bit.ly/43UhBNU through the County's GTV web platform. Residents can participate in the recommended budget process by visiting www.sjcfl.us/omb and accessing the new interactive website link. Click here to read more.
St. Johns County Commissioners Appoint Joy Andrews Interim County Administrator

The St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners appointed Deputy County Administrator Joy Andrews as the Interim County Administrator as it began a national search for a new County Administrator on July 18. "I am humbled by the trust the Board of County Commissioners has placed in me to steer the County services forward while it conducts its national search," Andrews said. "I fully accept the weight of this responsibility. We have dedicated and determined employees who embody the very mission of public service. Together, we will continue charting our course forward with excellent service delivery and an unwavering commitment to the community we love." Click here to read more.
Palm Valley Road Sidewalk Construction Begins

St. Johns County and the Palm Valley Community Association (PVCA) are proud to announce that Palm Valley Road Sidewalk construction has begun. This project will fill the sidewalk gaps along the west side of Palm Valley Road from Landrum Road to the State Road A1A intersection. Click here to read more.
St. Johns County Receives Record $59 Million in State of Florida Appropriations for Transportation and Coastal Protection

St. Johns County announced it received $59 million in appropriations from the State of Florida after Governor Ron DeSantis signed the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget into law. It is the largest amount of state appropriations the St. Johns County government has ever received and surpasses the $12.4 million appropriated last year. Click here to read more.
St. Johns County Fire Rescue Recognizes Gabriel Caez and Kyle Atwater for Life-Saving Efforts

On April 21, 2023, St. Johns County residents Gabriel Caez and Kyle Atwater helped save the lives of several people involved in a motor vehicle accident while driving on International Golf Parkway. Click here to read more.
St. Johns County Fire Rescue Unveils New Branding, Releases Annual Report

St. Johns County Fire Rescue (SJCFR) is celebrating its 25th anniversary serving the St. Johns County community in 2023. As SJCFR reflects on a quarter-century of unwavering dedication to public health and safety, it is eager to enter a new era focused on meeting the needs of St. Johns County. SJCFR is proud to unveil the new Fire Rescue logo. Click here to read more.
2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season
St. Johns County residents have experienced many storms throughout history. You can learn about past hurricanes that have impacted our community since 1964. The Hurricane Preparedness Guide is also a helpful resource for information on preparedness, evacuation, sheltering, and recovery.
Sea Turtle Nesting Season

It's sea turtle nesting season! From May 1 to Oct. 31, St. Johns County staff will close vehicular beach access gates at 7:30 p.m. and reopen them at 8 a.m. to allow nesting sea turtles to have a safe beach throughout the night. Click here to read more.
Watch Board of County Commissioners Meetings Any Time on GTV

You can watch Board of County Commissioners meetings, along with many other Boards and Committees, live or recorded! Keep up with all the latest happenings in St. Johns County and stay informed. Click here for more.
Stay Informed, Stay Safe

St. Johns County Emergency Management encourages all residents to sign up for Alert St. Johns, an emergency notification system that provides critical information during emergency situations. Sign up here.
Serve Your Community
St. Johns County is looking for volunteers to serve on its boards and committees! This is an excellent opportunity to give back to your community. These volunteer positions consider and make recommendations regarding various topics.

Please visit the Boards and Committees webpage at www.sjcfl.us/Boards to view the requirements and duties of each board and committee, download an application, or contact the Board of County Commissioners office at 904-209-0300 or boccoffice@sjcfl.us for more information.
Upcoming Holiday Office Closures
Monday, Sept. 4, 2023 - Labor Day
Friday, Nov. 10, 2023 - Veterans Day
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