Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Hernando County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
2 issues with critical priority
South Brooksville Redevelopment and Flooding
The county presented the final CRA plan for South Brooksville, aiming to improve housing, drainage, economic development, and neighborhood connectivity. Residents and commissioners praised the long-awaited effort to revitalize the historic area.
Affordable Housing and Density Expansion
Residents voiced intense frustration over massive new developments like Blackjack Ridge and Jenny Grove, warning that Lockhart Road, local water supplies, and schools cannot handle thousands of new units. Commissioners agreed that excessive densities and setbacks threatened rural quality of life.