Former Florida Sen. Travis Hutson. | Phil Sears, AP
Published on May 15, 2025 at 4:44 pm
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St. Augustine-based developer Travis Hutson reached his term limit in the Florida Senate, but he has a new job: working in the St. Johns County Clerk’s Office.
His government experience will come in handy — Hutson is the county’s new senior adviser of intergovernmental affairs.
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In a statement, the clerk’s office said Hutson “played a key role in shaping economic, environmental, and infrastructure policy throughout the state” during his tenure in the legislature that began in 2012.
Hutson also currently serves as a senior vice president of Hutson Cos., a Northeast Florida homebuilder responsible for the SilverLeaf community in St. Johns County.
During his time in the Legislature, Hutson sponsored and helped pass many bills, including several that benefit big developers and energy companies.
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Hutson was behind a bill that made it harder for people to sue homebuilders for construction defects in their homes, and another that prohibits municipalities from regulating the energy usage of utility companies.
Other bills Hutson was involved in getting to the governor’s desk include a bill that helped create Florida’s swimming lesson voucher for families, ease restrictions on craft distilleries and insulate businesses from COVID-19-related lawsuits.
In a statement, Hutson said he is honored to take the role in the clerk’s office.
“As a St. Johns County local, I’m excited to come back to my roots and serve the community that has always meant so much to me,” Hutson said. “I look forward to continuing my public service in this new capacity and supporting the Clerk’s Office in its governmental needs.”
St. Johns County will pay Hutson an annual salary of $75,000 with benefits.
