Hernando County, FL elected officials: commissioners, sheriff, school board and cities
Who holds every elected county, school board, city and special-district office in Hernando County: 20 seats on 8 elected bodies. 4 seats were on the November 3, 2026 ballot; they update once the county certifies its results.
County Commission
Hernando County Board of County Commissioners
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| County Commissioner, District 1 | Ryan Amsler Republican source | |
| County Commissioner, District 2 | Brian Hawkins Republican source | Next term: Kathryn Birren (elected unopposed) |
| County Commissioner, District 3 | John Allocco Republican source | |
| County Commissioner, District 4 | Jerry Campbell Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet · the race |
| County Commissioner, District 5 | Steve Champion Republican source |
County officers
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller | Doug Chorvat Republican source |
| Property Appraiser | Randolph Mazourek Republican source |
| Sheriff | Al Nienhuis Republican source |
| Supervisor of Elections | Denise LaVancher Republican source |
| Tax Collector | Amy Blackburn Republican source |
School Board
Hernando County School Board
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| School Board Member, District 1 | Mark Johnson source | Next term: Dana Pearce (won the August 18, 2026 election) |
| School Board Member, District 2 | Kayce Hawkins source | |
| School Board Member, District 3 | Shannon Rodriguez source | Re-elected (won the August 18, 2026 election) |
| School Board Member, District 4 | Michelle Bonczek source | |
| School Board Member, District 5 | Susan Duval source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet · the race |
Cities and towns
How many local governments Hernando County has
The Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments counts 17 local governments in Hernando County. This page lists the ones whose offices are elected.
| Kind of government | Census count (2022) | Listed on this page |
|---|---|---|
| County government | 1 | 1 |
| Cities, towns, villages and townships | 2 | 1 |
| School districts (school boards) | 1 | 1 |
| Special districts (elected boards) | 13 | 0 |
About these counts
The Census Bureau counts every independent local government once, in the county it assigns it to: the one it mostly serves or where it's based. A city or district that crosses county lines is counted in only one county, so it may be listed on this page but counted elsewhere, or the other way around. Many special districts, such as housing authorities, have appointed boards, and some places have more than one elected body, so the two columns measure different things. School systems run by a county, city or the state aren't counted as separate governments, though their boards may be listed here; in some states the Bureau counts community or state colleges as school districts. The counts are as of 2022.
Who lives in Hernando County
Race and Hispanic origin: Hispanic or Latino 17% · White 72.1% · Black 4.7% · Asian 1.3% · Other or more than one race 4.9% (Hispanic or Latino people can be of any race; the other groups are non-Hispanic.)
About these figures
The American Community Survey asks about 3.5 million households a year about who lives there, their work, income, schooling and housing. The 5-year estimates pool 2020–2024 answers so that every county and district has enough of them. They're estimates with a (larger for smaller places), and they're different from the once-a-decade census count. "Median" means half are above and half below. Household income is before taxes and includes everyone in the household. The unemployment share here is the survey's five-year average, so it differs from the monthly rate in the BLS jobs report. Race and Hispanic origin are as people describe themselves.
Health insurance means any coverage, private or public (such as Medicaid or Medicare), when people answered; the share is of everyone except people on active military duty and people living in institutions such as prisons and nursing homes. The housing shares are of renting households, and of homeowners with a mortgage, for whom the Census Bureau can compute them (households with no income, or renters who pay no cash rent, are left out). Rent here is gross rent, rent plus utilities; owner costs include the mortgage, property taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Jobs in Hernando County
Every month, last two years
| Month | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 (preliminary) | 5.0% | 4,599 | 87,000 | 91,599 |
| August 2026 | 5.4% | 4,963 | 86,336 | 91,299 |
| July 2026 | 5.6% | 5,044 | 85,437 | 90,481 |
| June 2026 | 5.5% | 4,980 | 85,987 | 90,967 |
| May 2026 | 5.4% | 4,863 | 85,777 | 90,640 |
| April 2026 | 5.5% | 4,953 | 85,924 | 90,877 |
| March 2026 | 5.3% | 4,823 | 85,794 | 90,617 |
| February 2026 | 5.8% | 5,246 | 85,686 | 90,932 |
| January 2026 | 6.0% | 5,368 | 84,828 | 90,196 |
| December 2025 | 5.2% | 4,728 | 85,564 | 90,292 |
| November 2025 | 5.7% | 5,157 | 85,389 | 90,546 |
| October 2025 | not collected (2025 federal shutdown) | |||
| September 2025 | 4.9% | 4,448 | 86,517 | 90,965 |
| August 2025 | 5.0% | 4,531 | 86,088 | 90,619 |
| July 2025 | 4.8% | 4,385 | 86,253 | 90,638 |
| June 2025 | 4.6% | 4,212 | 86,427 | 90,639 |
| May 2025 | 4.1% | 3,724 | 86,454 | 90,178 |
| April 2025 | 3.9% | 3,557 | 86,878 | 90,435 |
| March 2025 | 4.0% | 3,658 | 86,805 | 90,463 |
| February 2025 | 4.2% | 3,779 | 86,395 | 90,174 |
| January 2025 | 4.3% | 3,888 | 86,474 | 90,362 |
| December 2024 | 3.8% | 3,452 | 86,419 | 89,871 |
| November 2024 | 4.3% | 3,871 | 86,296 | 90,167 |
| October 2024 | 4.3% | 3,865 | 86,339 | 90,204 |
Yearly averages
| Year | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (11 months) | 4.6% | 4,188 | 86,295 | 90,483 |
| 2024 | 4.0% | 3,609 | 86,500 | 90,109 |
| 2023 | 3.4% | 3,068 | 86,010 | 89,078 |
| 2022 | 3.3% | 2,848 | 82,766 | 85,614 |
| 2021 | 4.7% | 3,840 | 78,000 | 81,840 |
| 2020 | 7.6% | 5,967 | 72,954 | 78,921 |
| 2019 | 3.9% | 3,040 | 75,754 | 78,794 |
| 2018 | 4.2% | 3,230 | 73,912 | 77,142 |
| 2017 | 4.8% | 3,637 | 72,651 | 76,288 |
| 2016 | 5.5% | 4,119 | 71,057 | 75,176 |
Crime reported in Hernando County
Earlier years
| Year | Violent | Rate | Property | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 550 | 249.4 | 1,596 | 723.6 |
| 2024 | 505 | 226.8 | 2,244 | 1,007.7 |
| 2023 | 519 | 243.7 | 2,207 | 1,036.2 |
| 2022 | 517 | 248.3 | 2,260 | 1,085.5 |
| 2021 | 496 | 249.1 | 1,992 | 1,000.5 |
| 2020 | 481 | 245.6 | 2,294 | 1,171.5 |
| 2019 | 515 | 268.4 | 2,590 | 1,350.0 |
| 2017 | 512 | 276.7 | 3,245 | 1,753.5 |
| 2016 | 467 | 259.6 | 3,422 | 1,902.0 |
By police agency (2)
| Agency | Year | Violent | Property | People served |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernando County Sheriff's Office | 2025 | 487 | 1,422 | 210,286 |
| Brooksville Police Department | 2025 | 63 | 174 | 10,267 |
Police staffing
Agencies counted (2), 2017
| Agency | Officers | Civilians | People served |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hernando County Sheriff's Office | 234 | 276 | 177,008 |
| Brooksville Police Department | 25 | 3 | 8,047 |
Earlier years
| Year | Officers | Per 1,000 | Civilians | Agencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 259 | 1.40 | 279 | 2 |
| 2016 | 259 | 1.44 | 184 | 2 |
Quick answers
- Who is the Hernando County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller?
- Doug Chorvat (Republican) is the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller of Hernando County, Florida.
- Who is the Hernando County Property Appraiser?
- Randolph Mazourek (Republican) is the Property Appraiser of Hernando County, Florida.
- Who is the Hernando County Sheriff?
- Al Nienhuis (Republican) is the Sheriff of Hernando County, Florida.
- Who is the Hernando County Supervisor of Elections?
- Denise LaVancher (Republican) is the Supervisor of Elections of Hernando County, Florida.
- Who is the Hernando County Tax Collector?
- Amy Blackburn (Republican) is the Tax Collector of Hernando County, Florida.
- Who are the Hernando County commissioners?
- Ryan Amsler (District 1); Brian Hawkins (District 2); John Allocco (District 3); Jerry Campbell (District 4); Steve Champion (District 5).
- Who is on the Hernando County School Board?
- Mark Johnson (District 1); Kayce Hawkins (District 2); Shannon Rodriguez (District 3); Michelle Bonczek (District 4); Susan Duval (District 5).
- What is the population of Hernando County?
- About 207,018 people, with a median age of 47.7; the median household income is $66,058 and 11.7% live below the poverty line (Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
- What is the unemployment rate in Hernando County?
- 5.0% in September 2026 (preliminary): 4,599 people unemployed in a labor force of 91,599, against 4.9% a year earlier (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, not seasonally adjusted).
- How many local governments are there in Hernando County?
- 17 in the Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments: 1 county, 2 municipal, 1 school district and 13 special district governments.
- What cities and towns are in Hernando County?
- 1: Brooksville. Each has its own page with its mayor and council.
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