Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Hernando County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in taxes budget with medium priority
Clerk of Court Delinquent Debt Collection Ordinance
A new ordinance lets the Clerk of Court chase about $4.2 million in old unpaid debts — mostly code enforcement liens back to 2000 and animal services balances back to 2011 — using collection agents paid only from what they collect.
2027-2028 Legislative Priorities
The board endorsed asking Tallahassee for money for a fire training burn tower, Ridge Manor flood-property buyouts, a mosquito control building, and airport industrial park roads and utilities, plus policy changes on EV fees, gas tax indexing, and confidential bidding.
Property Tax Exemption and Portability Outreach
Property Appraiser Randy Mazourek and board members discussed ongoing educational efforts to inform citizens and real estate agents about homestead exemptions, portability, and low-income senior exemptions.