The Wilford Preserve 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 the Clay 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.

For more Information regarding the CDD, Please contact the Management Offices at:
Governmental Management Services
475 West Town Place
Suite 114
St. Augustine, FL 32092
Tel: (904) 940-5850

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Notice to the Wilford Preserve Community Development District (“CDD”) Community

Regarding the Election for Seat 1 of the CDD’s Board of Supervisors

Seat 1 of the CDD’s Board of Supervisors was open for election by the CDD’s qualified electors at the November 3 General Election.  Shortly before election day it was discovered that a portion of the CDD was unintentionally omitted from the voting precinct. As a result, approximately 173 qualified electors within the omitted area did not have the Seat 1 election on their ballot.  The CDD, in conjunction with attorneys representing the Clay County Supervisor of Elections and Clay County Canvassing Board, sought a preliminary order from the Clay County Circuit Court temporarily prohibiting the release or certification of any results from the November 3 General Election for the Seat 1.  The Court entered that preliminary order but has not taken any final action regarding the November 3 election for Seat 1.

While the Court has not taken any final action, the attorneys for the CDD, Supervisor of Elections, and County Canvassing Board have represented to the Court their belief that a special election should be held to ensure that the approximately 173 qualified electors who were unable to vote have an opportunity to participate in the election.  This matter will be before the Court on November 20, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. for further discussion at a case management conference.  Interested members of the public may attend that case management conference and be heard by the Court, including remotely via Zoom. Input from interested members of the public affected by this matter may inform how the Court ultimately proceeds, including whether a future hearing is scheduled.  The Zoom information to attend the case management conference is provided below and is included in the posted copy of the Court’s order setting the case management conference, which can be accessed here: PDF | RTF