John Allocco
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John Allocco's campaign platform and public record have faced scrutiny regarding term limits, specifically regarding his broken promise to serve only two terms. Beyond references to his past term-limit pledge and various election and investigation news items, the provided articles do not outline a broader detailed policy platform.
Campaign promises (1)
- transparencyPreviously campaigned on and promised to only serve a two-term limit.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 42
- Total speaking time
- 17:39:43
- Avg per meeting
- 25:14
- Segments
- 20118
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Top issues during term (20)
Residential Property Valuation Petitions
If values are reduced, affected homeowners could see their 2026 property tax bills drop by thousands of dollars.
Residential Property Valuation Appeals
Outcomes could lower (or uphold) assessed values on dozens of properties, changing the property tax bills for those owners.
Primary Election and Voter Turnout
Election operations are funded through county budgetary allocations.
Community Development District Establishment and Dissolution
Financing and maintaining infrastructure through special assessments on property owners within the district.
Brookridge Community Buffering and Development Impacts
Speed humps, resurfacing, and a possible future signal at Grove could cost county funds; a potential traffic signal carries an estimated three-year timeline.
South Brooksville Redevelopment and Flooding
Funded through future tax increment financing (TIF) and external grants.
Commercial Property Tax Assessments and Appeals
Granted appeals lower assessed values on specific commercial properties, which can slightly affect the overall tax roll.
Affordable Housing and Density Expansion
Impact fee surcharges apply, but residents fear declining property values and rising insurance costs.
Hancock Lake Road Access and Neighborhood Protection
Potential savings for Hernando County taxpayers who otherwise would have borne maintenance and emergency service burdens for a Pasco-based project.
Future Budget Impacts of Constitutional Amendment 3
Potential general fund revenue reductions estimated at up to $24 million in year one.
Motocross Training Track Proposal
None to the county; affects private property use and surrounding property values.
Industrial Distribution Center Height Deviations
Encourages large-scale capital investment and high-tech industrial development.
Fiscal Year 2026-27 County Budget and Millage Adoption
The budget totals hundreds of millions of dollars across funds, maintaining a flat ad valorem millage rate while cutting operational expenses and deferring capital projects.
Fairgrounds Redevelopment
Potential state fair facility grants and federal grants; prior grant applications reached roughly $400,000-$750,000 with matching requirements.
Spring Gardens Detox Project TEFRA Bond Approval
No county financial liability; estimated $600,000 to $1 million annually in nonprofit free cash flow reinvested locally.
Infrastructure Surtax Referendum Defeated
Generates millions in revenue through a half-cent sales surtax to fund public safety and law enforcement infrastructure.
Agricultural Classification Standards for Small Parcels
Affects property tax assessments and potential tax exemptions for small agricultural landowners in Hernando County.
Fort Dade Avenue and Cobb Road Intersection Safety
Funded through existing Capital Improvement Program allocations for road resurfacing.
Electric Bicycle Safety and State Road Regulation
Potential future utilization of safety grant funds for public education campaigns.
Hernando Beach Residential Rezoning and Density Expansion
Multi-million dollar residential development investment, infrastructure buildout, and county tax base expansion.
Decisions during term (774)
Recorded while Allocco was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Meeting Agenda
Proclamation: National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
Consent Agenda Items G.1-G.8
TEFRA Public Hearing — Spring Gardens Detox Project Bonds
Ordinance 2026-21 — Clerk of Court Debt Collection
Procurement Items K.1-K.10
TDC Grant Awards and Sponsorship (L.1)
Revision to TDC Special Event Marketing Grant Program (L.2)
2027-2028 Legislative Appropriation Requests and Policies (M)
Animal Services Update and California Street Sidewalk Agreement (N.1-N.2)
Change Order No. 1 to State Department of Environmental Protection Grant Agreement for Hernando Beach Wastewater Resiliency Project
Award of Sole Source Contract and Airport Surveillance Services Master Services Agreement With uAvionix Corporation for Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport (Contract No. 26-TSS01440; Amount $237,795.04 for 5-Years)
Award of Term Contract to Minuteman Security Technologies, Inc., d/b/a Minuteman Security and Life Safety for Installation, Maintenance and Inspection of Access Control and Video Surveillance Systems as Needed for Clerk of Circuit Court…
Award of Term Contracts (A and B) to (A) Crockett’s Towing, LLC, and (B) Gulf Coast Wreckers and Repair, LLC, for Towing and Roadside Services for Fleet Department (Contract Nos. 26-T01394 (A and B); Amount: $69,595.02 for 3-Years Term)
Award of Term Contracts (A, B, C and D) to (A) Barney’s Pumps, Inc., (B) US Water Services Corporation d/b/a Technical Sales Corporation, (C) Southeastern Pump and (D) Xylem Water Solutions USA, Inc., for Submersible Sewage Pumps and…
Award of Term Sole Source Contract to LSC Environmental Products, LLC, for Posi-Shell Daily Landfill Cover for Solid Waste Department (Contract No. 26-TSS01386; Amount: $360,000.00)
Increased Annual Expenditure and Change Order No. 1 to Purchase Order With Consolidated Forest, LLC, d/b/a American Mulch & Soil, LLC, for Yard Waste Mulching Services for Recycling Department (Contract No. 24-TF00884; Amount of Change…
Increased Annual Expenditure and Change Order No. 8 to Purchase Order With Dobbs Equipment, LLC, for as Needed Service of John Deere Construction and Forestry Equipment Brands for Fleet Department (Contract No. 23-TSS00419; Change Order…
Petition 26-173 (Robert Barbary Life Estate)
Petition 26-177 (George Benitez)
Voting record (256)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Ordinance Creating South Brooksville Community Redevelopment Trust Fund
Emerson Road Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment
To approve the Agenda.
To adopt Resolution No. 2026-182.
To approve the staff recommendation.
To adopt Resolution No. 2026-179.
To adopt Resolution No. 2026-180.
To adopt Resolution No. 2026-181.
To approve the staff recommendation.
Resolution Setting FY 2026-27 Countywide Millage Rates (Res. No. 2026-179)
Resolution Setting FY 2026-27 Municipal Service Taxing Unit Millage Rates (Res. No. 2026-180)
Resolution Adopting FY 2026-2027 Final Budget (Res. No. 2026-182)
Adoption of Ordinance No. 2026-18 (Lake Hideaway II CDD Legal Description)
Adoption of Tentative FY 2026-27 Budget
Rezoning Petition for Eagle Nest Drive (REZ0000212026)
Moving to deny based on non-compliance with Comprehensive Plan Objective 1.09C and incompatibility with the established single-family character of Hernando Beach.
Approval of Petition to Vacate Right-of-Ways on Nicasio Jay Court
Expressed traffic and access concerns regarding the project layout.
Approval of Agenda Amendments
Special Exception Appeal Rehearing (D3)
Adoption of Agenda Backup Materials into Evidence
Denial of Drainage Right-of-Way Vacation (E1)
Stressed the importance of retaining drainage connectivity.
Postponement of Rezoning Petition H2550 (E3)
Approval of Building Height Variance Appeal (E2)
Noted neighboring properties were built even higher and supported property owner flexibility.
Postponement of Rezoning Petition H2603 (E6)
Approval of Outdoor Storage Rezoning H2339 (E4)
Approval of Excavation Operation Rezoning H2618 (E5)
Approval of Detached Garage Variance Appeal (E7)
Approval of Hardship Relief for Subdivision Split (Item F)
Direction for Public Workshop on Community Appearance Ordinance (E8)
To approve the Agenda.
To amend the budget office proposed budget as described.
First Reading of Short-Term Vacation Rental Ordinance
Supported establishing accountability for property owners causing noise and parking disturbances.