Clay County Veterans Services

07/13/2026

As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're inviting our community to help create a lasting tribute to our nation's history.
Clay County is building a Charters of Freedom display featuring steel-etched replicas of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights, generously donated by Foundation Forward, Inc. Located at the Historic Triangle in Green Cove Springs, the display will also include a time capsule and serve as a place to honor our nation's founding ideals while inspiring future generations.
Whether you're an individual, family, business, or organization, you can help create a patriotic legacy for the next 250 years.
🇺🇸 Sponsorship opportunities at a glance:

🥁 Fife & Drum – $100
⭐ Minutemen – $500
🗽 Liberty – $1,000
🎖️ Patriot – $2,500
📜 Founders – $5,000
🦅 Independence – $10,000
🇺🇸 Freedom – $25,000
Every sponsor will have their name preserved in the monument's time capsule, with additional recognition opportunities available at higher sponsorship levels.
Learn more on how to be a part of this historic legacy at ClayCountyGov.com/America250.

06/01/2026

What would happen to Clay County Veteran Services if Clay County lost funding based on the proposed changes to property tax laws that state lawmakers are discussing right now, and throughout this week?

IN SHORT: reduction in public transportation, senior services, veterans services

Read more below.

What would happen if Clay County lost funding based on the proposed changes to property tax laws that state lawmakers are discussing right now, and throughout this week?

IN SHORT: These proposed changes will create less funding for your everyday services and fewer local choices.

Clay County already collects less revenue per person than most counties, ranking 60 out of 67 counties and ranking 51 out of 67 in spending, while having the 25th largest population in the state. Clay County continually leads the way to run as efficiently as possible, while getting the most value for taxpayer dollars.

Regardless, the proposed bill will have widespread impacts to everyday services:

Public Safety – reduction in first responders, lifesaving equipment, and longer response times for fire rescue and law enforcement

Public Works - reduced road maintenance and improvements, and mowing frequency

Engineering/Planning - reduced staffing for proper planning and growth management

Parks - reduced mowing, maintenance, and programming

Recreational Facilities - reduced support for athletic associations and outdoor recreation facilities �

Animal Services - reduced animal control officers and support for adoptions

Libraries - reduced hours, materials, and programming

Community programs - reduction in public transportation, senior services, veterans services

Public Buildings - reduced public hours, and maintenance for county-owned buildings and properties �

Local health services - reduced local funding for Florida Department of Health - Clay

Constitutional Offices - reduced funding that supports services for Supervisor of Elections, Property Appraiser, and Clerk of Court and Comptroller



Should the bill pass, the Board of County Commissioners will prioritize reductions through the normal budget process through public meetings.

05/19/2026

🇺🇸 A one-of-a-kind experience is coming to Clay County!

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, the Freedom 250 Mobile Museum Nationwide Tour is making a stop at the Clay County Administration Building in Green Cove Springs (477 Houston St.) from June 15–17.

Step inside this free, custom-built mobile museum and explore immersive exhibits that bring our nation’s founding and history to life. The truck will be open daily, and the public is invited to a ceremony on June 16 at 10:00 AM. Questions? Please email [email protected].