Attention St. Johns County residents: Mark your calendars for the annual gathering where your voices can influence state policy. Next Friday, from 9 a.m. to noon, the St. Johns County Auditorium will be the stage for citizens to address the State Legislative Delegation—Representative Kim Kendall (Delegation Chair), Senator Tom Leek (Delegation Vice Chair), Representative Sam Greco, and Representative Judson Sapp. This event, open to the public, gives locals the chance to request state funds or legislation and voice their opinions on statewide concerns before the 2025 Regular Legislative Session begins.
For those keen on securing a spot on the official program, speaker card forms need to be submitted to [email protected] by the cut-off at noon this Sunday. Following the rules, any PowerPoint slides, handouts, or other visual aids desired to accompany spoken words, they also must be handed in advance to ensure inclusion in the Delegation's packet, according to St. Johns County's announcement.
The annual State Legislative Delegation meeting is a key platform for local engagement in governmental processes. The Delegation, consisting of key figures such as Representative Kendall and Senator Leek, will be all ears to the public's concerns and proposals that could shape the future of St. Johns County and beyond. In past sessions, issues ranged from infrastructure to environmental concerns, reflecting the multifaceted interests of the county's constituency.
Residents who miss the agenda deadline or prefer spontaneity can still have their turn at the microphone. Requests to speak can be sent to [email protected] until 10 a.m. on the day of the hearing—though those on the printed agenda will be given priority, and the audience members can show up to listen and chip in with their two cents, the meeting could wrap up early if the list of speakers runs out before the midday scheduled conclusion.
