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Appointment of Jesus Martin Ariza, Jr., and Michael J. Newman, Jr., as Members to Hernando County Delegation on Government Efficiency a/k/a DOGE
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
On April 22, 2025, the Board of County Commissioners enacted Policy 45-01 creating the Hernando County Delegation on Government Efficiency (DOGE). Pursuant to that policy, members are selected by random drawing to ensure no bias of any kind could potentially be involved.
DOGE members Douglas Huberts and Keith Kolasa tendered their resignations on July 13, 2026. Volunteers for replacements were solicited via a news release and the County’s website with a deadline to apply of July 24, 2026.
The County Attorney’s Office would normally draw a name randomly from the pool of applicants, however, only two were submitted. They are both presented for appointment.
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LEGAL NOTE
The Board is authorized to act on this matter pursuant to Chapter 125, Florida Statutes and Board Policy 45-01.
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Board appoint volunteers Jesus M. Ariza, Jr., and Michael Joseph Newman, Jr., to the Hernando County Delegation on Government Efficiency.