St. Augustine City Commission: Your Guide to Local Governance and Public Access

St. Augustine residents looking to understand their local government can turn to the City Commission, the city's elected governing body. This five-member commission makes decisions affecting daily life, from city budgets to local ordinances.

The City Commission operates with four commissioners serving four-year terms, while the Mayor holds a two-year term. City elections occur every two years, where voters elect two commissioners for four-year terms and a Mayor for a two-year term. The Mayor acts as the city's official representative and presides over City Commission meetings.

Regular City Commission meetings take place on the second and fourth Monday of every month at 5:00 p.m. These meetings are held in The Alcazar Room at City Hall, located at 75 King Street. Residents can access meeting agendas, which are posted before each session, and review approved minutes afterward to stay informed on decisions made.

The current Mayor is Nancy Sikes-Kline, with Barbara Blonder serving as Vice-Mayor. Other commissioners include Cynthia Garris, Jim Springfield, and Jon DePreter. For those seeking public records, Darlene Galambos, the City Clerk, serves as the Custodian of Public Records for the City of St. Augustine and can be reached at 904-825-1007.

The next City Commission meeting will be held on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in The Alcazar Room, City Hall. Residents are encouraged to attend or review the posted agendas to engage with their local government.