Legislation Details

File #: 17532   
Type: Agenda Item Status: Adopted
File created: 5/15/2026 In control: Board of County Commissioners
On agenda: 6/9/2026 Final action: 6/9/2026
Enactment date: Enactment #:
Title: Appointment of Members to Fine Arts Council Until December 31, 2030
Attachments: 1. Megan Champagne - Application, 2. Ezequiel Merino - Application, 3. Vanessa Northcott - Application, 4. Marie Rode - Application, 5. Fine Arts Council Roster 3-31-2026 - Redacted

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Appointment of Members to Fine Arts Council Until December 31, 2030

 

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BRIEF OVERVIEW

Two (2) vacancies currently exist on the Fine Arts Council due to recent expired terms and/or resignations.  As a result of a news release, four applications were received from Megan Champagne, Ezequiel Merino, Vanessa Northcott, and Marie Rode.  The applicants have been verified as being residents and registered voters in Hernando County.

 

At the May 14, 2026, meeting of the Fine Arts Council, the Council reviewed the applicants and recommended the appointment of Marie Rode and Vanessa Northcott.

 

FINANCIAL IMPACT

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LEGAL NOTE

The Board is authorized to act on this matter pursuant to Chapter 125, Florida Statutes.

 

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RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that the Board appoint two (2) members from the following list of applicants to serve as members of the Hernando County Fine Arts Council, effective until December 31, 2030.

 

1.                     Megan Champagne

2.                     Ezequiel Merino

3.                     Vanessa Northcott

4.                     Marie Rode