The City of Sanford will move to a new operating schedule on August 1, 2026. City Hall will shift from its current hours of Monday through Thursday 7:00 am to 5:30 pm and Fridays 8:00 am to 1:00 pm to a Monday through Friday 7:30 am to 5:30 pm schedule, making City Hall open 50 hours a week. The city says the change is meant to expand access to services each weekday for residents, businesses, contractors, and visitors.
The city lists several expected benefits, including public access to city services Monday through Friday, improved convenience for residents and businesses that need in-person assistance, and better coordination with contractors, developers, utility providers, regional agencies, and other organizations that operate on a traditional five-day workweek. Employees will continue working a full 40-hour workweek through staggered shifts, which the city says will keep services available throughout the week.
The city states that customer expectations and service needs continue to evolve, and that expanding weekday availability reflects Sanford's commitment to delivering responsive, accessible, and efficient municipal services. City Manager Norton Bonaparte said the goal is to make city services more accessible, improve customer service, increase operational efficiency, and better align with the schedules of residents and the business community.
Press release issued by City of Sanford:
https://sanfordfl.gov/city-of-sanford-moves-to-a-five-day-public-service-schedule-to-enhance-customer-access/
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