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The Town Manager is responsible for ensuring that the policies and directives of the Town Council are carried out efficiently, promptly, safely and in the most cost effective manner possible. The manager oversees all operating departments of the Town, prepares and monitors the Town budget, coordinates with the Town Attorney on all matters with legal implications and formulates agenda packages for Council consideration that promote good governance and creative solutions for Town activities and responsibilities. Customer service and ongoing communication with citizens, community partners, and regulatory organizations is of the highest priority.


Mr. Villanueva joined the Town of Orange Park in February 2012 as an accountant. He also served as the Town’s accounting coordinator before being appointed to finance director in October 2014. Mr. Villanueva holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in accounting and a master’s degree in business administration from the University of West Florida. Mr. Villanueva has been a licensed certified public accountant in Florida since 1999 and has been an accountant since 1992 serving in various roles including tax accountant, business manager, controller, senior accountant, and financial analyst.


Mr. Villanueva has served as Acting Town Manager since August 15, 2025.

He is an Eagle Scout and enjoys being a volunteer assistant scoutmaster. He and his wife have three sons, who are also Eagle Scouts.

The video below from FCCMA highlights the importance of having a professional city manager.

John Villanueva, C.P.A. Acting Town Manager

Phone: (904) 278-3011
Email: jvillanueva@townop.com

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