CDD Information

The Sweetwater Creek Community Development District is a local, special purpose government entity authorized by Chapter 190 of the Florida Statutes as amended, and created by ordinance of St. John’s County as an alternative method of planning, acquiring, operating and maintaining community-wide improvements in planned communities. A CDD provides the “solution” to Florida’s need to provide valuable community infrastructure generated by growth, ultimately without overburdening other governments and their taxpaying residents. Community Development Districts represent a major advancement in Florida’s effort to manage its growth effectively and efficiently. This allows a developer to establish higher construction standards, meanwhile providing a long-term solution to the operation and maintenance of the community’s facilities.

NOTICE OF QUALIFYING PERIOD FOR CANDIDATES

FOR THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE

SWEETWATER CREEK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

Notice is hereby given that the qualifying period for candidates for the office of Supervisor of the Sweetwater Creek Community Development District will commence at noon on June 10, 2024, and close at noon on June 14, 2024.  Candidates must qualify for the office of Supervisor with the St. Johns County Supervisor of Elections located at 4455 Avenue A, St. Augustine, Florida 32095, Phone (904) 823-2238.  All candidates shall qualify for individual seats in accordance with Section 99.061, Florida Statutes, and must also be a “qualified elector” of the District, as defined in Section 190.003, Florida Statutes.  A “qualified elector” is any person at least 18 years of age who is a citizen of the United States, a legal resident of the State of Florida and of the District, and who is registered to vote with the St. Johns County Supervisor of Elections.  Campaigns shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 106, Florida Statutes.

The Sweetwater Creek Community Development District has three (3) seats up for election, specifically seats 3, 4, and 5.  Each seat carries a four-year term of office.  Elections are nonpartisan and will be held at the same time as the general election on November 5, 2024, and in the manner prescribed by law for general elections.

For additional information, please contact the St. Johns County Supervisor of Elections.