Mission
The Government Affairs committee of the Citrus County Chamber of Commerce is committed to reviewing, developing, and supporting issues that promote a positive, pro-active economic environment. It actively develops and promotes policy positions on critical issues, impacting the business community.
The Chamber believes that laws and regulations should serve the public without acting as a detriment to business development and growth.
Goals of Committee:
Members:
John Murphy (Chair)- Regional Sales Manager at Citrus County Chronicle
Robb Auber- Teleiman, LLC
Kevin Cunningham- Re/MAX Realty One
Gary Mock- Covenant Children's Home
Cliff Pierson- General Manager at Bay Area Air Conditioning
Ardath Prendergast- Operations & Communication Manager at Citrus County Chamber of Commerce
Don Taylor- Associate Member EDACC
Denise VanNess- Van Ness & Van Ness PA
Rob Wardlow- Wardlow & Cash, P.A.
Josh Wooten- President,CEO, Citrus County Chamber of Commerce
Tabitha Wells- Wells Business Solutions
Jim Green- President, Citrus County SCORE
The Government Affairs committee of the Citrus County Chamber of Commerce is committed to reviewing, developing, and supporting issues that promote a positive, pro-active economic environment. It actively develops and promotes policy positions on critical issues, impacting the business community.
The Chamber believes that laws and regulations should serve the public without acting as a detriment to business development and growth.
Goals of Committee:
- Move forward to address issues
- Meet with regularity; develop positions on legislation
- Focus on matters of local interest
Members:
John Murphy (Chair)- Regional Sales Manager at Citrus County Chronicle
Robb Auber- Teleiman, LLC
Kevin Cunningham- Re/MAX Realty One
Gary Mock- Covenant Children's Home
Cliff Pierson- General Manager at Bay Area Air Conditioning
Ardath Prendergast- Operations & Communication Manager at Citrus County Chamber of Commerce
Don Taylor- Associate Member EDACC
Denise VanNess- Van Ness & Van Ness PA
Rob Wardlow- Wardlow & Cash, P.A.
Josh Wooten- President,CEO, Citrus County Chamber of Commerce
Tabitha Wells- Wells Business Solutions
Jim Green- President, Citrus County SCORE
2020 Board of County Commissioner Candidate Forum:
On July 10, 2020, the Government Affairs Committee held a forum for the candidates for the Board of County Commissioners. Questions asked at the forum were submitted by Chamber members. A video of the forum can be accessed here. 2020 BOCC Candidate Forum
Due to time limitations, not all questions submitted could be asked during the forum. Those additional items were submitted to the candidates via a written questionnaire. Please click on the candidate name below for their responses.
On July 10, 2020, the Government Affairs Committee held a forum for the candidates for the Board of County Commissioners. Questions asked at the forum were submitted by Chamber members. A video of the forum can be accessed here. 2020 BOCC Candidate Forum
Due to time limitations, not all questions submitted could be asked during the forum. Those additional items were submitted to the candidates via a written questionnaire. Please click on the candidate name below for their responses.
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