Joy Andrews, the St. Johns County Administrator, has opted to stay in her present position following her pursuit of a similar role in South Florida.

Action News Jax’s Ben Becker verified that Andrews has applied for the role of Palm Beach County Administrator.



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In an email sent last week, Andrews stated that she was stepping back from consideration as she aims to complete “important initiatives” in St. Johns County.


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Andrews has been serving as county administrator since 2023, after the previous administration.


sudden departure of her predecessor


, Hunter Conrad.

In January, St. Johns County Board Chair Krista Joseph introduced a motion of no confidence in Andrews, a move that signaled internal tension within the county leadership.


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That motion was ultimately voted down by the rest of the board, allowing Andrews to retain her position.

“Given the politics at the time, I briefly considered all my options,” Andrews said in a statement to Becker. “I am 100% committed to St. Johns County and it has been my family’s home for more than two decades. I’m grateful for the support of a majority of the commission and look forward to working together for years to come.”




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