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Jackson CountyFL averageUS Census ACS
Municipal budget
Total revenue$67.5M (FY2023)
Total spending$113.0M (FY2023)
Taxes$27.0M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$25.5M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$2,368 (FY2023)
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Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 09:00
Regular Commission Meeting
Jackson County considers replacing existing Purchasing Ordinance with new Procurement Ordinance
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to repeal the current Purchasing Ordinance in favor of an updated Procurement Ordinance. The meeting also includes decisions on several infrastructure contracts and Tourist Development Council updates.
- First reading of ordinance to replace Purchasing Ordinance with updated Procurement Ordinance
- Award of contract for Blue Springs Road Sewer Extension Phase 3A
- Award of contract for Endeavor Chapel Demolition
- Sales contract for surplus property on Oscar Road
- Public hearing requests for Jack's Family Restaurant and Christian's Way LLC Duplex
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AGENDA
JACKSON COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CALL TO ORDER
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Agenda
I. RECOGNITIONS, RESOLUTIONS, & PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation: L & K Contractors will provide the Board with a progress update on the Blue
Springs Sewer Project -
Chris Kirkland, L & K
2. Recognition: Employee of the Quarter Chastity Sheffield -
Kelsi Jackson, Executive Director, Tourist Development Council
3. Recognition: Board Recognition of Employees for Years of Service-
Maile Ontiveros, HR Director
4. Presentation: Jackson County Economic Development Committee (JCEDC) Update -
Darwin Gilmore, President & CEO
5. Request: A resolution granting vested development rights for a parcel of land in the
unincorporated area of Jackson County - Jim Dean, County Administrator
6. Request: Board approval of Resolution and Sales Contract for Surplus Property on Oscar
Road - Lucas Mayo, Grants/Contracts Manager
II. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Request: First reading and public hearing for an ordinance amending the Jackson County
Code of Ordinances to repeal the existing Purchasing Ordinance to be replaced with an
updated Procurement Ordinance. - Tyler Schaeffer, Procurement Officer
III. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
1. Request: Board review and certification of the SHIP Annual Report -
Kim Cole Sweazy, Community Development Director
2. Request: Board approval to set a public hearing for a General Development Order for
Jack's Family Restaurant- Amber …
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Mon Oct 12, 2026 · 15:00
TDC Meeting
Russ House
Thu Oct 8, 2026 · 09:30
Special Commission Meeting
Commission to discuss Tropical Storm Isaias
The Jackson County Board of County Commissioners will meet for a special session. The primary agenda item is a discussion led by County Administrator Jim Dean regarding Tropical Storm Isaias.
- Discussion on Tropical Storm Isaias
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AGENDA
JACKSON COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CALL TO ORDER
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Agenda
I. REPORTS AND REQUESTS
1. Request: Board discussion on Tropical Strom Isaias - Jim Dean, County Administrator
II. OTHER MATTERS/MATTERS OF THE PUBLIC
October 8, 2026
THE ERNIE PADGETT BOARD ROOM
9:30 AM
Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 18:00
Regular Commission Meeting
County to adopt final budget and millage rate for FY 2026-2027
The Jackson County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider adopting the final millage rate and budget for fiscal year 2026-2027, along with several resolutions, grants, and contracts. The agenda includes a public hearing on the budget and tax rate, as well as items related to housing, roads, libraries, and public safety.
- Adoption of final millage rate and budget for FY 2026-2027 (public hearing)
- Resolution to adjust towing rates
- Resolution to apply for FDOT Beautification Grant for SR 166 Caverns Road (two segments)
- Approval of award for ITB 2526-26 Endeavor Chapel Demolition
- Sale of surplus property at 5844 Chapman Lane, Graceville
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AGENDA
JACKSON COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CALL TO ORDER
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Agenda
I. RECOGNITIONS, RESOLUTIONS, & PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation: L & K Contractors will provide the Board with a progress update on the Blue
Springs Sewer Project - Chris Kirkland, L & K
2. Request: Board approval of resolution to adjust towing rates - Lynsey Darragh, ASD
3. Resolution: Board adoption of Resolution for Great Oaks FRDAP Grant Application
submission and Capital Improvement Amendment - Lucas Mayo, Grants/Contracts
Manager
4. Resolution: Board adoption of Resolution to apply for FDOT Beautification Grant Program
of SR 166 Caverns Road Segment 1 - Lucas Mayo, Grants/Contracts Manager
5. Resolution: Board adoption of Resolution to apply for FDOT Beautification Grant Program
of SR 166 Caverns Road Segment 2 - Lucas Mayo, Grants/Contracts Manager
II. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Request: Board adoption of resolution adopting final millage rate for FY 2026-2027 -
Lynsey Darragh, Administrative Services Director
2. Request: Board adoption of resolution adopting the final Budget for FY 2026-2027 -
Lynsey Darragh, Administrative Services Director
III. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
1. Request: Board approval, certification, and adoption by resolution of Technical Revision 2
AMENDMENT of the 2024-2027 and of 2027-2030 Local Housing Assistance Plan. -
Kim Cole Sweazy, Community Development Director
IV. REPORTS AND REQUESTS
1. Consent Agend …
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Mon Sep 14, 2026 · 15:00
TDC Meeting
Russ House
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 18:00
Regular Commission Meeting
County to adopt tentative millage and budget for FY 2026-2027
The Jackson County Board of County Commissioners will consider adopting the tentative millage rate and budget for fiscal year 2026-2027, along with several other items including public hearings on a borrow pit expansion and a correctional facility modification. The agenda also includes routine approvals such as paying bills, meeting minutes, and a right-of-way permit, as well as agreements with the health department and other contracts.
- Adoption of tentative millage for FY 2026-2027
- Adoption of tentative budget for FY 2026-2027
- Public hearing: Anderson Columbia Borrow Pit Expansion
- Public hearing: Graceville Correctional Facility Modification
- Approval of annual certified budget for Arthropod Control
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AGENDA
JACKSON COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CALL TO ORDER
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Agenda
I. RECOGNITIONS, RESOLUTIONS, & PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation: L & K Contractors will provide the Board with a progress update on the Blue
Springs Sewer Project - Chris Kirkland, L & K
2. Request: Board adoption of resolution adopting tentative millage for FY 2026-2027 -
Lynsey Darragh, Administrative Services Director
3. Request: Board adoption of resolution adopting tentative Budget for FY 2026-2027 -
Lynsey Darragh, Administrative Services Director
II. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Request: Board review and approval for Anderson Columbia Borrow Pit Expansion-
Amber Barnes, Community Development
2. Request: Board review and approval for Graceville Correctional Facility Modification-
Amber Barnes, Community Development
III. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
IV. REPORTS AND REQUESTS
1. Consent Agenda Items
a) Request: Pay Bills - Finance
b) Request: Board Approval of Right-of-Way Use Permit -
Jeffrey Register, Road and Bridge Director
c) Request: Board Approval of Meeting Minutes - Marie Richards, Finance
2. Request: Board Approval of Annual Certified Budget for Arthropod Control -
Jana Barfield, MSN, RN Administrator Florida Department of Health- Jackson County
3. Request: Board Approval of the Jackson County Health Department and Jackson BOCC
Office Space Agreement -
Jana Barfield, MSN, RN Administrator Florida Department of Hea …
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Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 18:00
Regular Commission Meeting
Board to set public hearing for Graceville prison modification
The Jackson County Commission will consider setting public hearings for a modification at Graceville Correctional Facility and an expansion of the Anderson Columbia Borrow Pit. The board will also vote on consent agenda items, including paying bills, approving minutes, and grant matches for volunteer fire departments, plus several contracts and change orders.
- Public hearing for Graceville Correctional Facility modification
- Public hearing for Anderson Columbia Borrow Pit expansion
- Law Enforcement Agreement with Chipola College for 2026-27
- Change Order #5 for Endeavor Museum with Monolith Construction
- Contract for Special Magistrate Services with John McDaniel
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AGENDA
JACKSON COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CALL TO ORDER
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Agenda
I. RECOGNITIONS, RESOLUTIONS, & PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation: L & K Contractors will provide the Board with a progress update on the Blue
Springs Sewer Project - Chris Kirkland, L & K
II. PUBLIC HEARING
III. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
1. Request: Board approval to set a Public Hearing for Graceville Correctional Facility
Modification- Amber Barnes, Community Development
2. Request: Board approval to set a Public Hearing for Anderson Columbia Borrow Pit
Expansion- Amber Barnes, Community Development
IV. REPORTS AND REQUESTS
1. Consent Agenda Items
a) Request: Pay Bills - Finance
b) Request: Board approval of Meeting Minutes - Marie Richards, Finance
c) Request: Board approval of TDC sponsorship reimbursement to SEYRA -
Kelsi Jackson, TDC Director
d) Request: Board approval of grant match to the City of Cottondale Volunteer Fire
Department. -Chief Brunner, Fire Rescue
e) Request: Board approval of grant match to the Town of Grand Ridge Volunteer Fire
Department. -Chief Brunner, Fire Rescue
2. Request: Board approval of Law Enforcement Agreement with Chipola College for 2026-27
- Gina Patrick, JCSO CFO
3. Request: Board approval to renew agreement with USDA for hog/beaver removal -
Jeffrey Register, Road and Bridge Director
4. Request: Board approval of evaluation criteria and committee for RFP 2526-23 -
Contingency Foo …
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Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 09:00
Special Commission Meeting
County to consider buying 8 new CAT graders and hear insurance bids
The Jackson County Board of County Commissioners will consider approving the purchase of 8 new CAT graders and will hear a presentation on responses to a property liability and risk insurance solicitation. The meeting is a special session with these two main items.
- Purchase of 8 new CAT graders
- Presentation of responses to RFP 2526-11 for property liability and risk insurance
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AGENDA
JACKSON COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CALL TO ORDER
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Agenda
I. REPORTS & REQUESTS
1. Request: Board approval of purchase of 8 new CAT graders - Rett Daniels, DCA
II. PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation of responses to 2526-11 - Property Liability & Risk Insurance - Tyler
Schaeffer, Procurement Officer
August 18, 2026
THE ERNIE PADGETT BOARD ROOM
9:00 AM
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 09:00
Regular Commission Meeting
Commission to hear sewer project updates, site plan, and approve contracts
The Jackson County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with presentations on the Blue Springs Sewer Project and the annual fire control report, followed by a public hearing on a site plan modification for Spanish Trail Lumber. The board will also consider a consent agenda covering payments, grants, and contract approvals, as well as a discussion on an upcoming property tax amendment town hall.
- Public hearing: Spanish Trail Lumber Site Plan Modification
- Approve price increase on PO9863 Hydra Service for Indian Springs Diesel Standby Pump
- Approve Holyneck Road Paving (2526-14) Certificate of Completion and Final Pay
- Approve Work Change Directive #3 for Pooser Rd with Extreme Land Restoration, LLC
- Approve Vacant Land Contract to purchase property on Magnolia Blossom Lane, Marianna
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AGENDA
JACKSON COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CALL TO ORDER
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Agenda
I. RECOGNITIONS, RESOLUTIONS, & PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation: L & K Contractors will provide the Board with a progress update on the Blue
Springs Sewer Project - Chris Kirkland, L & K
2. Presentation: 2025-2026 Annual Fire Control Report for Jackson County,
Rodger Avriett, Sr. Forest Ranger, Marianna Forestry Station
3. Recognition: Board Recognition of Employees for Years of Service-
Maile Ontiveros, HR Director
II. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Request: Board approval for Spanish Trail Lumber Site Plan Modification-
Amber Barnes, Community Development
III. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
IV. REPORTS AND REQUESTS
1. Consent Agenda Items
a) Request: Pay Bills - Finance
b) 2026-27 HAZMAT Grant - Keith Maddox, Emergency Management Director
c) Request: Board Approval of Grant Match to the Town of Sneads for Volunteer Fire
Department. - Chief Brunner, Fire Rescue
d) Chipola Family Ministries MOU - Keith Maddox, EM Director
e) School Board MOU - Keith Maddox, EM Director
f) 2026-2027 EMPA Grant - Keith Maddox, Emergency Management Director
g) Request: Select a Chairman for the Value Adjustment Board - Finance
h) Approve price increase on PO9863 Hydra Service - Indian Springs Diesel Standby
Pump - Tyler Schaeffer, Procurement Officer
2. Request: Board review and approval of the draft Fiscal Year 2026-2027 State Financial
Assistance Agreem …
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Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 15:00
TDC Meeting
Russ House
Fri Jul 31, 2026 · 09:00
Special Commission Meeting
Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 17:00
Special Commission Meeting
Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 18:00
Regular Commission Meeting
Jackson County Board considers property sales and infrastructure project updates
The Board of County Commissioners will review the sale of surplus property, including the Market Building and the former Jackson Alternative School. Members will also discuss grants for law enforcement and public works hardening. The meeting includes progress updates on the Blue Springs Sewer Project.
- Resolution for sale of Surplus Property (Market Building)
- Resolution and Sale of former Jackson Alternative School
- JCSO reimbursement for Crime Prevention Items of $4,621.54
- Change Order #4 with Monolith Construction for Endeavor Museum
- Change Order #3 with Wehr Constructors for Jackson Hospital Air Purification Project
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AGENDA
JACKSON COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CALL TO ORDER
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Agenda
I. RECOGNITIONS, RESOLUTIONS, & PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation: L & K Contractors will provide the Board with a progress update on the Blue
Springs Sewer Project - Jim Dean, County Administrator
2. Request: Discussion of the 2026 Florida Rural Economic Development Summit November
17th-19th at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, FL and Reimbursable Scholarship
Opportunities - Jim Dean, County Administrator
3. Resolution: Board adoption of Resolution for sale of Surplus Property (Market Building) -
Lucas Mayo, Grants/Contracts Manager
II. PUBLIC HEARING
III. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
1. Request: Request for extension to a temporary recreational vehicle residential
development order - Kim Cole Sweazy, Community Development Director
2. Request: Board review of Variance to Jackson County Code of Ordinances Section 42-56-
Amber Barnes, Community Development
3. Request: Board approval to set a public hearing for Spanish Trail Lumber Modification-
Amber Barnes, Community Development
IV. REPORTS AND REQUESTS
1. Consent Agenda Items
a) Request: Pay Bills - Finance
b) Request: Board approval of Meeting Minutes - Marie Richards, Finance
2. Request: Board appointment of two County Commissioners to serve on the Value
Adjustment Board - Marie Richards, Finance
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Mon Jul 20, 2026 · 09:00
Commission Budget Workshop
Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 09:00
Regular Commission Meeting
Board to consider incentives for Project Fast and Project CleanHealth
This meeting includes multiple economic development items, including incentive agreements, property sales, and grant amendments. The board will also consider TDC grants, a work change directive for the hospital air purification project, and various operational items. A public hearing is listed but no specific agenda items are provided.
- Economic Development Incentive Agreement for Project Fast
- Purchase & Sale Agreement with Eco Development for Project CleanHealth
- Work Change Directive #4 for Jackson Hospital Air Purification Project
- Sales contract for former Jackson Alternative School Building
- TDC grants to Bows, Bling, & Peanut Queens, Cole Burges 5k Memorial, and Partners for Pets
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AGENDA
JACKSON COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CALL TO ORDER
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Agenda
I. RECOGNITIONS, RESOLUTIONS, & PRESENTATIONS
1. Legislative Session Update - Alan Suskey, Shumaker Advisors
2. Board consideration of life jacket board - Danny Melvin, Volunteer
3. Recognition: Board Recognition of Employees for Years of Service-
Maile Ontiveros, HR Director
II. PUBLIC HEARING
III. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
IV. REPORTS AND REQUESTS
1. Consent Agenda Items
a) Request: Pay Bills - Finance
b) Request: Board approval of Meeting Minutes - Marie Richards, Finance
c) Request: Board Approval of Right-of-Way Use Permit -
Jeffrey Register, Road and Bridge Director
d) Request: Board approval of TDC grant to Bows, Bling, & Peanut Queens -
Kelsi Jackson, TDC Director
e) Request: Board approval of TDC grant to Cole Burges 5k Memorial -
Kelsi Jackson, TDC Director
f) Request: Board approval of TDC grant reimbursement to Partners for Pets -
Kelsi Jackson, TDC Director
g) Request: Board approval of TDC budget amendment -
Kelsi Jackson, TDC Director
h) Request: Board Approval of Annual Mosquito Control Reports -
Jana Barfield, MSN, RN Administrator Florida Department of Health-Jackson
i) 2026-27 Forestry Operations Plan - Charlie Brunner, Fire Rescue Chief
j) Request: Board approval of Educational Reimbursement Contracts for Fire Rescue
Employees attending upcoming Paramedic Program. - Chief Brunner, Fire Rescue …
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Mon Jul 13, 2026 · 15:00
TDC Meeting
Willis House, Greenwood
Tue Jul 7, 2026 · 09:00
Special Commission Meeting
Jackson County considers sale of surplus carpentry and smokestack buildings
The Board of County Commissioners will review resolutions for the sale of two surplus properties. The board will also consider a revised Public Records Request Policy and review responses for an employee health plan.
- Sale of Surplus Property (Carpentry Building)
- Sale of Surplus Property (Smokestack Building)
- Revised Public Records Request Policy
- Employee Health Plan responses (2526-10)
- Workshop meeting for County Vulnerability Assessment Update Presentation
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AGENDA
JACKSON COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CALL TO ORDER
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Agenda
I. RECOGNITIONS, RESOLUTIONS
1. Resolution: Board adoption of Resolution for sale of Surplus Property (Carpentry Building) -
Lucas Mayo, Grants/Contracts Manager
2. Resolution: Board adoption of Resolution for sale of Surplus Property (Smokestack
Building) - Lucas Mayo, Grants/Contracts Manager
II. REPORTS & REQUESTS
1. Request: Set Workshop Meeting for County Vulnerability Assessment Update Presentation
- Lucas Mayo, Grants/Contracts Manager
2. Request: Board approval of the revised Public Records Request Policy - Maile Ontiveros,
Human Resources Director/Risk Management
III. PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation of responses to 2526-10 - Employee Health Plan - Tyler Schaeffer,
Procurement Officer
July 7, 2026 THE ERNIE PADGETT BOARD ROOM 9:00 AM
Tue Jun 23, 2026 · 09:00
Regular Commission Meeting
Jackson County to ban certain development types in unincorporated area
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to ban certain development types in the unincorporated area. The meeting also includes approvals for bills, grant matches, and construction agreements.
- Public hearing on ordinance banning certain development types
- Grant match for Malone-Bascom Volunteer Fire Department
- Grant match for Campbellton Vol. Fire Department
- Change Order #3 for Museum Project with Monolith Construction
- Resolution and FDOT Grant Agreement for Old US Road
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AGENDA
JACKSON COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CALL TO ORDER
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Agenda
I. RECOGNITIONS, RESOLUTIONS, & PRESENTATIONS
1. Request: Board approval of a Proclamation honoring Shira McKinnie, Sr. -
Jim Dean, County Administrator
II. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Request: Second reading and public hearing for adoption of an ordinance amending the
Jackson County Code of Ordinances to establish a ban on certain development types in the
unincorporated area of the county. - Kim Cole Sweazy, Community Development Director
III. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
IV. REPORTS AND REQUESTS
1. Consent Agenda Items
a) Request: Pay Bills - Finance
b) MOU with City of Marianna - Keith Maddox, Emergency Management Director
c) Request: Board approval of Meeting Minutes - Marie Richards, Finance
d) Request: Board approval of grant match for Malone-Bascom Volunteer Fire
Department. -Chief Brunner, Fire Rescue
e) Request: Board approval of grant match for Campbellton Vol. Fire Department. -
Chief Brunner, Fire Rescue
2. Request: Board approval of budget schedule -
Lynsey Darragh, Administrative Services Director
3. Request: Board approval of Resolution and FDOT Grant Agreement for Old US Road -
Lucas Mayo, Grants/Contracts Manager
4. Request: Board approval of Resolution and FDOT Grant Agreement for Blue Springs Road
- Lucas Mayo, Grants/Contracts Manager
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Tue Jun 9, 2026 · 09:00
Regular Commission Meeting
Board will hold a public hearing on a temporary moratorium ordinance
The Jackson County Board will conduct a public hearing on an ordinance to establish a temporary moratorium. The meeting also includes employee recognitions, appointment of the SHIP Program 2026 Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, and approval of a second extension to the Development Agreement for the Peacock Bridge Store. Several consent agenda items will be approved, including pay bills, a right‑of‑way use permit, and meeting minutes. Additional approvals cover the Designated Receiving System Plan, Behavioral Health Transportation Plan, a certificate issuance, an agreement with the Jackson Correctional Institution, and awards for fire‑rescue services and the Bellamy Bridge Boardwalk.
- Public hearing on ordinance amending the code to establish a temporary moratorium
- Board approval and appointment of the SHIP Program 2026 Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
- Board approval of second extension to Development Agreement for Peacock Bridge Store
- Board approval of Jackson County Designated Receiving System Plan and Behavioral Health Transportation Plan 2026‑2029
- Board approval of award for Bellamy Bridge Boardwalk
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AGENDA
JACKSON COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CALL TO ORDER
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Agenda
I. RECOGNITIONS, RESOLUTIONS, & PRESENTATIONS
1. Recognition: Employee of the Quarter Jennifer Ham - Maile Ontiveros, HR Director
2. Recognition: Board Recognition of Employees for Years of Service- Maile Ontiveros, HR
Director
II. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Request: First reading and public hearing for an ordinance amending the Jackson County
Code of Ordinances to establish a temporary moratorium.
III. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
1. Request: Board approval and appointment of the SHIP Program 2026 Affordable Housing
Advisory Committee (AHAC) - Kim Cole Sweazy, Community Development Director
2. Request: Board approval of 2nd Extension to Development Agreement for Peacock Bridge
Store- Amber Barnes, Community Development
IV. REPORTS AND REQUESTS
1. Consent Agenda Items
Request: Pay Bills - Finance
Request: Board Approval of Right-of-Way Use Permit - Jeffrey Register,
Road and Bridge Director
c) Request: Board approval of Meeting Minutes - Marie Richards, Finance
2. Request: Board approval of the Jackson County Designated Receiving System Plan and
Behavioral Health Transportation Plan 2026-2029 from the NWF Health Network. -
Chief Brunner, Fire Rescue
3. Request: Board approval to issue certificate. — Chief Brunner, Fire Rescue
4. Request: Board approval of agreement between Jackson Correctional Institution and
Jackson County Fire Rescue. — Chief Brunner, Fire Re …
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Mon Jun 8, 2026 · 15:00
TDC Meeting
Endeavor Convention Center, Marianna
Tue May 26, 2026 · 18:00
Regular Commission Meeting
Board to decide on 255-foot wireless tower on Sylvania Plantation Road
The Jackson County Board of Commissioners will review and vote on a request to construct a 255-foot wireless telecommunications tower for The Towers LLC on the west side of Sylvania Plantation Road. The meeting also includes a public hearing on the Marianna Multi-Use Trail submission to the ARPC Regional Rural Transportation Plan and the selection of new members for the 2026 Affordable Housing Advisory Committee. Several consent‑agenda items will be approved, including a road swap with the City of Marianna and an MOU with APO/Sunland Center for a local evacuation site.
- Approval of The Towers LLC 255‑foot wireless telecommunications facility on Sylvania Plantation Road
- Public hearing on Marianna Multi‑Use Trail submission to the ARPC Regional Rural Transportation Plan
- Selection of new members for the 2026 Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
- Board approval of a road swap between Jackson County and the City of Marianna
- Board approval of an MOU with APO/Sunland Center to establish a prearranged local evacuation site
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AGENDA
JACKSON COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
May 26, 2026
THE ERNIE PADGETT BOARD ROOM
CALL TO ORDER
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Agenda
I. RECOGNITIONS, RESOLUTIONS, & PRESENTATIONS
II. PUBLIC HEARING
6:00 PM
1. Request: Board review and approval of The Towers LLC Wireless Telecommunications
Facility- Amber Barnes, Community Development
2. Request: Board review of Marianna Multi-Use Trail submission to the ARPC Regional Rural
Transportation Plan - Lucas Mayo, Grants/Contracts Manager
Ill. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
1. Request: Board review and selection of new members for the 2026 Affordable Housing
Advisory Committee (AHAC)- Kim Cole Sweazy, Community Development Director
IV. REPORTS AND REQUESTS
1. Consent Agenda Items
a) Request: Pay Bills - Finance
b) Request: Board approval of Meeting Minutes - Marie Richards, Finance
c) Request: Board adoption of TDC Museum Business Plan and Short Term Goals -
Kelsi Jackson, TDC Director
d) Request: Board approval of TDC sponsorship reimbursement to Ed Clements for
Stock Dog Show - Kelsi Jackson, TDC Director
e) Request: Board approval of award for 2526-14 Holyneck Road Paving -
ifyler Schaeffer, Procurement Officer
2. Request: Board set special meeting for selection of 2526-10 - Employee Health Plan
awardee - ifyler Schaeffer, Procurement Officer
3. Request: Board approve evaluation criteria and ranking committee for 2526-21 - Disaster
Recovery Consultant - Tyler Schaeffen, Procurement Officer
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Tue May 12, 2026 · 11:00
General
Board to approve museum business plan and short-term goals
The Jackson County Board of County Commissioners is set to approve a business plan and immediate short-term goals for the Jackson County Museum and Dozier Memorial Park. The agenda includes a presentation by TDC Director Kelsi Jackson outlining four priority areas: developing an exhibit and community awareness plan, beginning Tier 1 Memorial Park improvements, establishing a collections storage process, and building a grant and fundraising plan.
- Request for Board approval of Museum Business Plan and Immediate Short-Term Goals
- Development of an Exhibit & Community Awareness Plan
- Begin Tier 1 Memorial Park Improvements & Preliminary Planning
- Establish Collections Storage & Intake Process
- Build a Grant & Fundraising Plan
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AGENDA
JACKSON COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CALL TO ORDER
I. REPORTS AND REQUESTS
1. Request: Board approval of Museum Business Plan and Immediate Short-Term Goals
- Kelsi Jackson, TDC Director
May 12, 2026
THE ERNIE PADGETT BOARD ROOM
11:00 AM
AGENDA ITEM # 562026-506
AGENDA DATE: 5/12/2026
TO:
The Honorable Chairperson and
Board of County Commissioners
FROM:
Kelsi Jackson, Jackson County Tourist Development Council
SUBJECT:
Request: Board approval of Museum Business Plan and
Immediate Short-Term Goals - Kelsi Jackson, TDC Director
Background:
BOCC will be provided a presentation going over the Museum
Business Plan and recommended immediate short term goals.
Strategic Plan Goal:
Vibrant & Growing Economy
Innovative Facilities & Infrastructure
Previous Action:
Amount of Funds to Be
Expended or Requested:
Source of Funds:
Originating Office:
Jackson County Tourist Development Council
Reviewed By:
Kelsi Jackson
Jennifer Collins
Lynsey Darragh
Jim Dean
Recommendation:
Accept
Potential Motion:
I move to adopt the museum business plan and short term goals and
authorize the Chairman to sign.
Immediate Short-Term Goals for BOCC Review
Following the completion of the museum workshop series and draft business plan, the
following immediate short-term goals are recommended for BOCC approval to move the
project forward practically and visibly. These actio …
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Tue May 12, 2026 · 09:00
Regular Commission Meeting
Board to reappoint planning commissioners and approve road and grant agreements
The Jackson County Board of County Commissioners will consider reappointing planning commissioners, approving a road swap with Marianna, and setting a public hearing for a telecommunications tower. The board will also review bills and meeting minutes.
- Reappoint District 1 and At-Large Planning Commissioners
- Approve Road Swap with City of Marianna
- Set Public Hearing for The Towers LLC Telecommunications Tower
- Approve Amendment 1 to Opioid Settlement Agreement
- Approve Amendment #5 to Cultural Facilities Grant for Endeavor Museum
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AGENDA
JACKSON COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CALL TO ORDER
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Agenda
I. RECOGNITIONS, RESOLUTIONS, & PRESENTATIONS
1. Request: Board adoption of Proclamation for National Travel and Tourism Week -
Kelsi Jackson, TDC Director
II. PUBLIC HEARING
III. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
1. Request: Board review and selection of new members for the 2026 Affordable Housing
Advisory Committee (AHAC).
2. Request: Board approval to reappoint District 1 Planning Commissioner and At-Large
Planning Commissioner for an additional three-year term beginning April 2026 through
March 2029 - Kim Cole Sweazy, Community Development Director
3. Request:Board approval to set a Public Hearing for The Towers LLC Telecommunications
Tower Facility- Amber Barnes, Community Development
IV. REPORTS AND REQUESTS
1. Consent Agenda Items
a) Request: Pay Bills-Finance
b) Request: Board approval of Meeting Minutes - Marie Richards, Finance
c) Request: Board Approval of Right-of-Way Use Permit -
Jeffrey Register, Road and Bridge Director
d) Request: Board approval of renewal for Fire Alarm Inspection Services at the EOC
with TCB Electronics - Lucas Mayo, Grants/Contracts Manager
2. Request: Board approval of an MOU between West Jackson County Development
Authority, the City of Graceville and Fast, a Florida Company -
Darwin Gilmore, President & CEO Jackson County Economic Development
3. Update: Board notification - Jackson County …
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Mon May 11, 2026 · 16:00
TDC Meeting
Endeavor Convention Center, Marianna
Tue Apr 28, 2026 · 18:00
Regular Commission Meeting
Public hearings on code changes for temporary medical uses and buildings
The Jackson County Commission will hold public hearings on second readings of ordinance changes to Chapter 42 (medical services for temporary uses) and Chapter 10 (building regulations). The board also considers surplus property sales near Highway 73/Lovett Road and on Bobkat Road, multiple contract renewals, and several amendments for the Indian Springs Phase 2 water and sewer projects.
- Public hearings for second reading of code changes to Chapter 42-704 (temporary medical services) and Chapter 10 (building regulations)
- Approval of resolution and purchase/sale agreement for surplus land near Highway 73 and Lovett Road
- Approval of resolution for surplus property sale on Bobkat Road
- Multiple amendments for Indian Springs Phase 2 water and sewer projects (Change Order 3, Amendment 5, work authorization amendments)
- Request to add new service fees to County Health Department fee schedule
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AGENDA
JACKSON COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CALL TO ORDER
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Agenda
I. RECOGNITIONS, RESOLUTIONS, & PRESENTATIONS
1. Request: Board approval of a Resolution and Purchase Sale Agreement for Surplus Land
near Highway 73 and Lovett Road - Lucas Mayo, Grants/Contracts Manager
2. Request: Board approval of Resolution for Surplus Property sale located on Bobkat Road -
Lynsey Darragh, Administrative Services Director
II. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Request: Public hearing for second reading and approval of changes to Code of
Ordinances Sec. 42-704 relating to medical services for temporary uses -
Kim Cole Sweazy, Community Development Director
2. Request:Public hearing for second reading and approval of changes to Code of Ordinances
Chapter 10 relating to buildings and building regulations - Kim Cole Sweazy, Community
Development Director
III. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
IV. REPORTS AND REQUESTS
1. Consent Agenda Items
a) Request: Pay Bills - Finance
b) Request: Board Approval of Right-of-Way Use Permit(s)
c) Request: Board approval of Meeting Minutes - Marie Richards, Finance
d) Request: Board approval of Renewal of Contract 2223-14 for CEI Professional Services
with AHE, DHM, and DRMP - Lucas Mayo, Grants/Contracts Manager
e) Request: Board approval of Renewal of Contract 2223-15 for Engineering and Design
Services with AHE, DHM, and DRMP - Lucas Mayo, Grants/Contracts Manager
f) Request: Board approval of …
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Tue Apr 28, 2026 · 16:30
Commission Workshop
Workshop on EMS/Fire Assessment for Jackson County
The Jackson County Board of County Commissioners will hold a workshop to discuss the EMS and Fire Assessment. No formal decisions are expected; this is a discussion-only meeting.
- Workshop regarding EMS/FIRE ASSESSMENT for Jackson County presented by Sandi Neubarth, Director of Infrastructure & Capital Projects (I&CP) Accenture
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AGENDA
JACKSON COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CALL TO ORDER
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Agenda
I. RECOGNITIONS, RESOLUTIONS, & PRESENTATIONS
1. Workshop regarding EMS/FIRE ASSESSMENT for Jackson County - Sandi Neubarth,
Director
Infrastructure & Capital Projects (I&CP) Accenture
April 28, 2026 THE ERNIE PADGETT BOARD ROOM 4:30 PM
Tue Apr 14, 2026 · 09:00
Regular Commission Meeting
Commission to review Vertical Bridge wireless facility and ambulance purchase
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a Vertical Bridge Wireless Telecommunications Facility. The body is also considering the purchase of an ambulance and awards for critical facilities generators and delinquent tax advertisements.
- Public hearing for Vertical Bridge Wireless Telecommunications Facility
- Purchase of one ambulance from Frazer Company
- Award of contract 2526-09 for Critical Facilities Generators
- Work Change Directive #1 for Pooser Road Paving Project
- Certificates of Substantial Completion for Indian Springs Phase 2B Sewer Extension and Phase 2 Water
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AGENDA
JACKSON COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CALL TO ORDER
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Agenda
I. RECOGNITIONS, RESOLUTIONS, & PRESENTATIONS
1. Recognition: Board Recognition of Employees for Years of Service -
Chief Brunner, Fire Rescue
2. Request: Board Ratification of a Proclamation Honoring Katrina Pittman Olds -
Dr. Willie Spires, District 1 Commissioner, JCBOCC
3. Request: Board Adoption of a Proclamation Recognizing April as Fair Housing Month —
Natalie Cayson, Advocacy & Events Coordinator, Central Panhandle Association of
Realtors
II. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Request: Board review and approval of Vertical Bridge Wireless Telecommunications
Facility- Amber Barnes, Community Development
III. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
1. Request: Set a public hearing for second reading and approval of changes to Code of
Ordinances Sec. 42-704 - Kim Cole Sweazy, Community Development Director
2. Request: Set a public hearing for second reading and approval of changes to Chapter 10
Buildings and Building Regulations - Kim Cole Sweazy, Community Development Director
3. Request: Board approval of a variance from Code of Ordinances Sec. 42-645. Limitation on
permits — Kim Cole Sweazy, Community Development Director
IV. REPORTS AND REQUESTS
1. Consent Agenda Items
a) Request: Pay Bills - Finance
b) Request: Board Approval of Right-of-Way Use Permit - Jeffrey Register, Road and
Bridge Director
c) Request: Board approval of Meeting Minutes …
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Mon Apr 13, 2026 · 16:00
TDC Meeting
Endeavor Convention Center, Marianna
Tue Mar 24, 2026 · 18:00
Regular Commission Meeting
Jackson County Commission to discuss telecom, health administrator, and TDC grants.
The Board of County Commissioners will consider setting a public hearing for a wireless facility, ratifying the appointment of the Health Department administrator, and approving various TDC grants and contracts. The meeting agenda also includes items regarding surplus land, water meter sales, and a Memorandum of Understanding with a company named CleanHealth.
- Public Hearing scheduled for Vertical Bridge Wireless Telecommunications Facility
- Ratification of Jana Barfield as Administrator of the Florida Department of Health
- Approval of TDC grants for Partners for Pets Paws-a-Palooza and Raylene Reserve
- Approval of sale of surplus land and 233 water meters
- Memorandum of Understanding with CleanHealth for future development
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AGENDA
JACKSON COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CALL TO ORDER
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Agenda
I. RECOGNITIONS, RESOLUTIONS, & PRESENTATIONS
II. PUBLIC HEARING
III. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
1. Request: Board approval to set a Public Hearing for Vertical Bridge Wireless
Telecommunications Facility- Amber Barnes, Community Development
IV. REPORTS AND REQUESTS
1. Request: Board Ratification of the Appointment of Jana Barfield, MSN, RN as the
Administrator of the Florida Department of Health in Jackson County, Florida -
Jim Dean, County Administrator
2. Consent Agenda Items
a) Request: Pay Bills - Finance
b) Request: Board Approval of Right-of-Way Use Permit -
Jeffrey Register, Road and Bridge Director
c) Request: Board approval of TDC grant to Partners for Pets Paws-a-Palooza -
Kelsi Jackson, TDC Director
d) Request: Board approval of TDC sponsorship to JC Disc Golf for JC Flex Series
- Kelsi Jackson, TDC Director
e) Request: Board approval of TDC grant to Raylene Reserve for Rhythm & Arts -
Kelsi Jackson, TDC Director
f) Request: Board approval of Meeting Minutes - Marie Richards, Finance
3. Request: Board approval of quote off of national contract for Correctional Facility Camera
System Replacement - Fred Andreasen, IT Director
4. Request: Board approval to award 2526-12 Delinquent Tax Newspaper Advertisement -
Tyler Schaeffer, Procurement Officer
5. Request: Board approval of sale of surplus land - Tyler Schae …
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Tue Mar 10, 2026 · 09:00
Regular Commission Meeting
Commission considers local mitigation plan and various service contracts
The Jackson County Board of County Commissioners will meet to adopt the 2026 Local Mitigation Strategy Plan. The board will also review requests for an alcoholic beverage license and several service agreements for public safety and infrastructure.
- Adoption of 2026 Jackson County Local Mitigation Strategy Plan
- Alcoholic Beverage License (2APS) request for RaceTrac #2700
- Purchase of a patch truck from Sansom Equipment
- Amendment 5 to Purchase Sale Agreement with NW Florida, LLC for Pooser Road property
- Change Order #2 for Jackson Museum Phase 2 Construction
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AGENDA
JACKSON COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CALL TO ORDER
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Agenda
I. RECOGNITIONS, RESOLUTIONS, & PRESENTATIONS
1. Recognition: Fire Rescue Public Servant Awards - Tyler Schaeffer, VFW Post 12046
2. Recognition: Employee of the Quarter- Sarah Sun, HR Director
3. Resolution: Board adoption of 2026 Jackson County Local Mitigation Strategy Plan -
Lucas Mayo, Grants/Contracts Manager
II. PUBLIC HEARING
III. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
1. Request: Board approval for an Alcoholic Beverage License (2APS) for RaceTrac #2700-
Amber Barnes, Community Development
IV. REPORTS AND REQUESTS
1. Consent Agenda Items
a) Request: Pay Bills - Finance
b) Request: Board approval of Meeting Minutes - Marie Richards - Finance
c) Request: Board Approval of Right-of-Way Use Permit -
Jeffrey Register, Road and Bridge Director
d) Request: Board approval to purchase a patch truck from Sansom Equipment -
Jeffrey Register, Road and Bridge Director
e) Request: Board approval of Microsoft Volume Licensing Program Signature Form -
Fred Andreasen, IT Director
2. Request: Board approval of the agreement for public services for ambulance standby for
Decker Training Facility Moto Cross. -Chief Brunner, Fire Rescue
3. Request: Board approval of agreement for public services for ambulance standby at Circle
D Ranch for Big Dawg Rodeo. - Chief Brunner, Fire Rescue
4. Request: Board approval of preventative maintenance contrac …
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Showing the 30 most recent meetings of 39 on record. See the yearly meeting archives below for the full history.
🌐 County-level context (Jackson County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Net migration+443 people (+$14.7M net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)17 ({"Hurricane": 20, "Severe Storm": 5, "Fire": 3, "Tropical St · last Sat Sep 28, 2024)
Traffic fatalities12 (2024)
Business establishments799 (9,841 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$933/mo (529 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy30.8% (low numeracy 46% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
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$67.5M
Annual budget
$25.5M
Debt outstanding
98
Permitted housing units
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$67.5M
Spending$113.0M
Operating spending ran ahead of revenue this year.
Debt load MODERATE
Outstanding debt$25.5M
Debt-to-revenue0.38×
Debt-load index66 / 100
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Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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