Mission
The Governmental Affairs committee of the Citrus County Chamber of Commerce is committed to researching, developing, and advocating on issues that promote a positive, pro-active economic environment conducive to the needs of our community. It actively develops and promotes policy positions on critical issues impacting local businesses.
The Chamber believes that laws and regulations should serve the public without acting as a detriment to business development and growth.
Goals of Committee:
- Maintain awareness of critical issues
- Meet with regularity and stay actively engaged
- Develop and promote legislative priorities; and communicate with decision makers
- Keep local businesses informed on the issues
Members:
John Murphy
(Chair)
Citrus County Chronicle
Carl Flanagan
Financial Services Representative
Gary Mock
RMC(SW) USN Retired
Ardath Prendergast
Citrus County Chamber of Commerce
Don Taylor
Gaston Hall
Rob Wardlow
Wardlow & Cash, P.A.
Katrina Leturno
Circle T Sod
Missy Slanker
Citrus County Chamber of Commerce
Josh Wooten
Citrus County Chamber of Commerce
*Recused from the 2026 BOCC Candidate Forum planning
Harold Walker
*Recused from the 2026 BOCC Candidate Forum planning
Tom Ryan
Central Ridge Insurers
Stacey Worthington
Worthington A/C & Heating
*Recused from the 2026 BOCC Candidate Forum planning
Marci Holder
Tampa General Hospital
Chuck Dixon
Citrus County Schools
Darrick Buettner
Chamber and Citrus County Representatives meet with Rachel Ludwig, Vice President of Talent Development for the Future of Work - Florida Chamber of Commerce, in Tallahassee during Annual Citrus County Legislative Days
The 2024 Sheriff Candidate forum hosted by the Citrus County Chamber of Commerce.
Then Senator, Blaise Ingoglia speaks to Citrus County representatives in Tallahassee during the 2024 Citrus County Legislative Days.
2026 Legislative Priorities
Each year, the Chamber’s Governmental Affairs Committee develops a set of priorities and key issues that we use to advocate to the state legislature on behalf of our businesses and community. The priorities are developed through surveys of Chamber members concerning issues that are of importance to them.
Additionally, the Chamber works closely with the County, Cities of Crystal River and Inverness, and other community partners to support and incorporate their priorities where they may intersect with those of our members.
Note: The annual list of Legislative Priorities and Key Issues is a living document that may be updated as the 2026 legislative session commences.