St. Johns County Launches First-Ever Strategic Plan
- 21 March 2025
- Category: SJC News Strategic Plan
- Tags: 2025
Plan Includes Six Core Priorities to Guide County’s Future
St. Johns County has launched its 2024–2029 Strategic Plan, a roadmap designed to chart the course for the County’s future. After an extensive community engagement process, the plan reflects the collective vision of a thriving community.
“The strategic plan serves as our guiding tool to prioritize residents’ needs, deliver services aligned with our community’s vision, and ensure accountability through strong performance metrics,” County Administrator Joy Andrews said. “It is our essential reference to move forward prudently, making well-informed decisions that reflect our commitment to transparency, efficiency, and excellence.”
The plan centers on six core strategic priorities: Community Trust, Community Well-being, Economic Prosperity, Enhanced Conservation, Infrastructure, and Organizational Excellence. A special webpage has been created where the public can access details and a downloadable version of the 24-page planning document.
Assistant County Administrator Sarah Taylor leads the Office of Performance and Transparency, which began developing the County’s first-ever strategic plan in 2023.
“The strategic plan is a living document that will help us define our future vision for the County,” Taylor said. “It reflects our community’s priorities, enabling us to make informed budget and policy decisions while securing the resources needed to keep our County thriving. We are committed to continuously tracking our progress and improving service delivery for everyone in the County.”
The three pillars of the plan are built on:
- Our Mission: We serve and invest in our community through innovative leadership, high-quality services, and preserving the County’s history and natural beauty while enhancing economic vitality.
- Our Vision: St. Johns County is a historic community with a thriving population and economy, offering world-class cultural and recreational opportunities and an exceptional quality of life.
- Our Values: Dedication, Openness, Adaptability, Visionary, Financial Responsibility, Integrity, and Humility.
The County will utilize strategic planning software to plan, monitor, and publicly report progress toward its goals and objectives, as well as performance measures. An annual report and year-end presentation to the Board of Commissioners will provide transparency, while engaging dashboards and data visualization tools will be shared as part of the plan’s ongoing public education efforts.
“The St. Johns County Strategic Plan is a celebration of community input and public engagement,” County Administrator Joy Andrews said. “We’re excited about our ongoing collaboration as we embark on this journey together to shape the community’s future.”
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