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David Hazellief

Chairman/Commissioner, District 12016-2028

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
9
Total speaking time
38:59
Avg per meeting
4:20
Segments
634

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Filtered to Development

Top issues during term (13)(Development)

high↑Sep 2026[18]

DB Fortune Investments RV Park Rezoning (8355 US Highway 441 SE)

Expected to bring tourist spending to the corridor; county costs are limited to plan review.

high↓Jun 2026[12]

Model Home Commercial Activity and Traffic Safety on State Road 70

Private investment by the developer, with minimal estimated public traffic generation.

high↓Jun 2026[10]

Oak Chilby West Industrial Park Preliminary Plat & Highway 70 Access

Private industrial development investment impacting local traffic infrastructure.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Wolff Farms Subdivision Pre-Application Review

No direct county cost from the rezone itself, but 199 new homes will demand schools, roads and services — the county's newly adopted impact fees are meant to offset that.

critical↓Jun 2026[7]

EAA A-2 Reservoir Construction Progress

Involves multi-billion dollar federal and state capital investments in regional water infrastructure.

critical↓Sep 2026[5]

Lennar Residential Subdivision Rezoning (1590 SW 28th Street)

Impact fees and future tax revenues will be generated, though upfront infrastructure costs for roads and drainage remain a county concern.

high↓Jul 2026[4]

Tyler Technologies Software Replacement

Annual software maintenance costs exceed $80,000, with cumulative conversion and operational expenses surpassing $370,000.

high↓Feb 2026[1]

Heartland Crossing CDD Presentation

Future infrastructure and public facilities will be funded through CDD mechanisms and private capital.

critical↓Mar 2026[1]

Kings Bay Commercial Rezoning Impact

Increases commercial property utility while raising neighbor concerns about potential depreciation.

critical↓Jan 2026[1]

Adoption of New County Impact Fees

Generates millions in new revenue from developers to fund capital facilities.

high↓Apr 2026[1]

Bass Pro Property Title and Real Estate Negotiations

Resolves long-standing real estate encumbrances and paves the way for commercial development.

high↓Jan 2026[1]

Okeechobee Trace 2026 Development

Infrastructure costs for bringing water and sewer lines from a mile away are still being evaluated by the developer.

medium→Oct 2026[0]

FY 2026 Capital Improvement Projects Year-End Report

Completed projects valued at $22.5 million with $3.2 million remaining in project funds.

Decisions during term (10)

Recorded while Hazellief was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

Voting record (0)(Development)

No votes found matching Development.