Hernando County  
Board of County Commissioners  
Strategic Plan Meeting  
Minutes  
June 18, 2025  
CALL TO ORDER  
The meeting was called to order at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at the Hernando  
County Utilities Department, Brooksville, Florida.  
Attendee Name  
Brian Hawkins  
Jerry Campbell  
John Allocco  
Title  
Chairman  
Vice Chairman  
Second Vice Chairman  
Commissioner  
Ryan Amsler  
Jon Jouben  
County Attorney  
County Administrator  
Chief Procurement Officer  
Deputy Clerk  
Jeffrey Rogers  
Carla Rossiter-Smith  
Heidi Prouse  
Comm. Steve Champion was not present at the meeting.  
Invocation  
Pledge of Allegiance  
CHAIRMAN BRIAN HAWKINS  
Chairman Hawkins announced that Hernando County Constitutional Officers Sheriff Al  
Nienhuis, Supervisor of Elections Denise LaVancher and Tax Collector Amy Blackburn were  
present.  
AGENDA  
Motion  
To approve the Agenda.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
ADOPTED  
John Allocco  
Jerry Campbell  
Hawkins, Campbell, Allocco and Amsler  
Champion  
ABSENT:  
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR JEFFREY ROGERS  
Proof of publication of Notice of Public Meeting was noted for the scheduled meeting.  
Hernando County Commissioner Forum I: Phase I Data Discussion & Drafting Strategic  
Plan  
Review of Phase I Executive Summary of Data Collected to Date  
RECESS/RECONVENE  
The Board recessed at 10:45 a.m. and reconvened at 11:00 a.m.  
Hernando County Commissioner Forum I: Phase I Data Discussion & Drafting Strategic  
Plan  
Drafting Our Vision  
There was Board consensus to create a draft Vision Statement of, Hernando County: Rich in  
History, Inspired by Our Natural Resources, Focused on Creating a Safe Environment of  
Opportunity.  
Drafting Our Mission  
There was Board consensus to create a draft Mission Statement of, Our Mission is to Provide  
Essential Services and Community Support Ensuring Public Safety and Fostering Transparent  
Communication and Civic Engagement for the Wellbeing of all Hernando County Residents.  
Drafting Our Goals  
There was Board consensus to create a draft of Goals to include the following strategic  
themes: Economic Opportunity, Education Excellence and Workforce Development,  
Commitment to Public Safety, Stewardship of Natural Resources and Enhance Quality of Life  
Through Civic Engagement.  
CITIZENS' COMMENTS  
The Board accepted public input on this matter.  
ADJOURNMENT  
The meeting was adjourned at 2:25 p.m.