How St. Johns County builds its budget: a step‑by‑step explainer

Sep 28, 2026

Wade Schroeder, the county's director of management and budget, outlined the year‑long process: departments begin requests in March, administrative hearings are held in May, a recommended budget goes to the board in July, and formal adoption occurs in September.

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Wade Schroeder, St. Johns County’s director of management and budget, described the county’s year‑long budget process on County Conversations. He said departments begin submitting budget requests around March, administration holds public budget hearings in May, the administration delivers a recommended budget to the Board of County Commissioners in July, and the board conducts a two‑part public adoption process in September.

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