In St. Johns County, government transparency and public engagement are key priorities. The county’s recent initiative, SJC 101 Week 11, provided residents with an inside look at local government operations, focusing on administration and budgeting. According to a county social media post, participants learned about how policies are implemented and how the county manages its finances.
A highlight of the program featured County Administrator Joy Andrews discussing the policy implementation process. Andrews was joined by staff from the Office of Management and Budget, emphasizing the role of strategic financial planning.
Participants also took part in a budgeting exercise, simulating the decision-making process that county officials handle regularly, demonstrating the balance between fiscal responsibility and maintaining county services.
