That number has grown more than 12 percent since 2020, making it one of the fastest-growing counties in the state. It also hosts 11,027 businesses, according to its website.
The county seat and largest incorporated city is St. Augustine. The county is governed by five elected commissioners, each representing one of the five county districts.
More information about the county, the tech projects it is currently working on, who leads its technology department, and how many staff members it employs, is included below.
FAST FACTS
- Budget: $5.6 million proposed for Management Information Systems in Fiscal Year 2025
- Leadership: Wylie Thibault is the county’s IT director
- Staff: St. Johns County has more than 1,000 employees listed
- How to buy: The Purchasing and Contracts Department oversees procurement and contracting for goods, services and construction. All formal and informal solicitations can be viewed online.
TECHNOLOGY PLANS
Management Information Systems' budget request this year included:
- Hiring extra support for an already-approved Microsoft 365 implementation
- Taking on software expenses from the General Services Department
- Replacement of a server, switches and uninterruptible power supply
- Transfer of various positions and expenses to other departments, including ERP software
The capital budget includes:
- $187,250 for Management Information Systems, including file and print servers, HP tape library and SAN replacement
- $122,000 for court technology administration computer equipment
More information about the county’s tentative budget for FY 25 can be found online.
