Government
Jefferson County is governed by a five-member Board of County Commissioners, with one commissioner elected from each of the county’s five districts to a four-year term.
The Board meets in the Courthouse Annex, 435 West Walnut Street, Monticello generally twice each month, with morning meetings at 9:00 a.m. and evening meetings at 6:00 p.m. In October 2026, the Board meets Thursday, October 8 at 9:00 a.m. and Thursday, October 22 at 6:00 p.m. Dates vary by month, so please check the meeting calendar.
If you require accommodations to participate in a public meeting, please complete and return the ADA Accommodation Request Form (online or printable).
Per Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes: if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at a meeting or hearing, they will need a record of the proceedings and may need to ensure a verbatim record is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.