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Municipal Election Update: April 14, 2026

The Town of Orange Park is preparing for the upcoming Municipal Super Tuesday Election on April 14, 2026.


Candidates and Election Status

  • Town Council, Seat 2: The Town extends its congratulations to Winnette Sandlin, who will be returning to her seat for the upcoming term. As she is running unopposed, she will not appear on the ballot.
  • Town Council, Seat 1: Residents will vote to decide between candidates Doug Benefield and Chuck Lindholm.

Voting Information

Event Information
Election Day Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Polls Open 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Polling Location Orange Park Town Hall (2042 Park Ave)

Please note: Orange Park Town Hall is the only polling location for this election.


Voter Registration & Mail-in Ballots

To ensure your voice is heard, please take note of the following deadlines and resources:



Offices Closed for President's Day

Town Offices will be closed on Monday, February 16 for President's Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, February 17 at 7:30AM.

Please note that Waste Management (WM) residential collection will operate normally and our emergency services will also be uninterrupted.



2026 Waste Management Schedule



2025 Health Insurance Forms – Town Staff

Employer-Provided Health Insurance Offer and Coverage forms for 2025

Attention: This annual form(1095C) is no longer required to be sent to all eligible employees in the tax year 2025. If you would like to receive a copy of your 2025 form, you may request it directly from our Finance department by emailing your request to chuber@townop.com. Please allow 30 days to receive the form. Thank you.



Planning & Zoning Board Meeting

There will be a Planning and Zoning Board meeting on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Town Hall Council Chambers. Click here to view the packet.



Town Council Meeting

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Council of the Town of Orange Park, Florida, will hold a Council Meeting on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers – Town Hall, located at 2042 Park Avenue, Orange Park, FL 32073. The purpose of the Council Meeting is to discuss current business matters related thereto. Action may be taken by the Town Council at this meeting. Members of the public are invited to attend the Council Meeting and provide oral or written comments on the agenda items.

The packet for the Council Meeting is available to the public here. The Town Clerk can also email a copy of the agenda to anyone who requests a copy at crusso@townop.com or by telephone at 904-278-3011.



Magnolia Cemetery Board Meeting

There will be a Magnolia Cemetery meeting on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. in the Town Hall Council Chambers. Click here to view the packet.



Policies & Procedures Committee Meeting

There will be a Special Committee on Town Policies & Procedures meeting on Friday, February 20, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. in the Town Hall Council Chambers. Click here to view the packet.




FEMA Flood Zone Changes

FEMA is updating Clay County’s Flood Insurance Rate Maps, which determine flood risk and may affect whether some residents are required to carry flood insurance. The effective date of the maps is Spring 2027.

To find out if your property is affected please follow the link to the interactive map here.


Stormwater Program

Is your nearest storm drain missing a medallion? If so, please contact Public Works at 904-264-7411, or email rsavidge@townop.com. We’ll be sure to place one for you.



Sign up for Emergency Alerts

ALERT Clay County is a new statewide emergency and severe weather alert system. The current CodeRED program has been discontinued by Clay County. Please sign up for the new system here. Users information is not automatically transferred to the new system. Please call 904-284-7703 for more information.
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