Lake County, FL elected officials: commissioners, sheriff, school board and cities
Who holds every elected county, school board, city and special-district office in Lake County: 92 seats on 22 elected bodies. 11 seats were on the November 3, 2026 ballot; they update once the county certifies its results.
County Commission
Lake County Board of County Commissioners
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| County Commissioner, District 1 | Anthony Sabatini Republican source | |
| County Commissioner, District 2 | Sean M. Parks Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet · the race |
| County Commissioner, District 3 | Kirby Smith Republican source | |
| County Commissioner, District 4 | Leslie Campione Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet · the race |
| County Commissioner, District 5 | Timothy Morris Republican source |
County officers
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller | Gary J. Cooney Republican source |
| Property Appraiser | Mark V. Jordan Republican source |
| Sheriff | Peyton C. Grinnell Republican source |
| Supervisor of Elections | Alan Hays Republican source |
| Tax Collector | David W. Jordan Republican source |
School Board
Lake County School Board
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| School Board Member, District 1 | Bill Mathias source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, District 2 | Tyler Brandeburg source | |
| School Board Member, District 3 | Marc Dodd source | Re-elected (elected unopposed) |
| School Board Member, District 4 | Mollie Cunningham source | |
| School Board Member, District 5 | Stephanie Luke source | Re-elected (elected unopposed) |
Cities and towns
Special districts
North Lake County Hospital District Board
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| Trustee, Northeast Seat 1 | Marie A. Aliberti source | |
| Trustee, Northeast Seat 2 | Barbara M. Price source | Next term: Reginald Ward (elected unopposed) |
| Trustee, Northeast Seat 3 | Carolyn M. Maimone source | |
| Trustee, Northwest Seat 4 | Ricky Harper source | Re-elected (elected unopposed) |
| Trustee, Northwest Seat 5 | Thomas James Hansing source | |
| Trustee, Northwest Seat 6 | Trueman Hurley source | Re-elected (elected unopposed) |
How many local governments Lake County has
The Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments counts 43 local governments in Lake 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 | 14 | 14 |
| School districts (school boards) | 2 | 1 |
| Special districts (elected boards) | 26 | 1 |
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 Lake County
Race and Hispanic origin: Hispanic or Latino 18.8% · White 63.6% · Black 10.2% · Asian 2% · Other or more than one race 5.4% (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 Lake County
Every month, last two years
| Month | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 (preliminary) | 4.6% | 9,224 | 189,638 | 198,862 |
| August 2026 | 4.9% | 9,778 | 188,424 | 198,202 |
| July 2026 | 5.0% | 9,954 | 187,947 | 197,901 |
| June 2026 | 4.9% | 9,815 | 189,824 | 199,639 |
| May 2026 | 4.8% | 9,462 | 188,976 | 198,438 |
| April 2026 | 4.9% | 9,709 | 188,477 | 198,186 |
| March 2026 | 4.8% | 9,487 | 187,964 | 197,451 |
| February 2026 | 5.3% | 10,437 | 187,052 | 197,489 |
| January 2026 | 5.4% | 10,607 | 185,612 | 196,219 |
| December 2025 | 4.8% | 9,457 | 186,994 | 196,451 |
| November 2025 | 5.3% | 10,491 | 187,054 | 197,545 |
| October 2025 | not collected (2025 federal shutdown) | |||
| September 2025 | 4.5% | 8,928 | 189,425 | 198,353 |
| August 2025 | 4.5% | 8,912 | 188,405 | 197,317 |
| July 2025 | 4.3% | 8,574 | 188,679 | 197,253 |
| June 2025 | 4.1% | 8,174 | 188,939 | 197,113 |
| May 2025 | 3.8% | 7,403 | 188,517 | 195,920 |
| April 2025 | 3.6% | 7,025 | 189,098 | 196,123 |
| March 2025 | 3.7% | 7,147 | 188,545 | 195,692 |
| February 2025 | 3.8% | 7,364 | 187,803 | 195,167 |
| January 2025 | 3.9% | 7,584 | 188,239 | 195,823 |
| December 2024 | 3.3% | 6,492 | 188,502 | 194,994 |
| November 2024 | 3.7% | 7,314 | 188,417 | 195,731 |
| October 2024 | 3.7% | 7,243 | 190,024 | 197,267 |
Yearly averages
| Year | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (11 months) | 4.2% | 8,278 | 188,336 | 196,614 |
| 2024 | 3.5% | 6,909 | 189,590 | 196,499 |
| 2023 | 3.1% | 5,861 | 185,977 | 191,838 |
| 2022 | 3.0% | 5,567 | 178,133 | 183,700 |
| 2021 | 4.6% | 7,808 | 162,648 | 170,456 |
| 2020 | 8.8% | 14,343 | 149,471 | 163,814 |
| 2019 | 3.2% | 5,362 | 163,392 | 168,754 |
| 2018 | 3.5% | 5,741 | 156,462 | 162,203 |
| 2017 | 4.1% | 6,480 | 150,025 | 156,505 |
| 2016 | 4.8% | 7,262 | 144,458 | 151,720 |
Crime reported in Lake County
Earlier years
| Year | Violent | Rate | Property | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 972 | 258.2 | 5,367 | 1,425.9 |
| 2019 | 1,004 | 276.0 | 6,469 | 1,778.6 |
By police agency (14)
| Agency | Year | Violent | Property | People served |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake County Sheriff's Office | 2020 | 472 | 1,933 | 183,417 |
| Clermont Police Department | 2023 | 91 | 789 | 48,180 |
| Leesburg Police Department | 2025 | 114 | 614 | 41,151 |
| Groveland Police Department | 2025 | 21 | 11 | 26,289 |
| Tavares Police Department | 2025 | 11 | 54 | 22,825 |
| Eustis Police Department | 2020 | 50 | 379 | 21,642 |
| Lady Lake Police Department | 2020 | 18 | 141 | 16,255 |
| Mount Dora Police Department | 2020 | 30 | 465 | 14,801 |
| Minneola Police Department | 2020 | 16 | 92 | 13,001 |
| Fruitland Park Police Department | 2023 | 19 | 88 | 8,877 |
| Mascotte Police Department | 2023 | 32 | 111 | 8,691 |
| Umatilla Police Department | 2020 | 1 | 94 | 3,910 |
| Astatula Police Department | 2025 | 1 | 6 | 2,369 |
| Howey-In-the-Hills Police Department | 2025 | 0 | 9 | 1,706 |
Quick answers
- Who is the Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller?
- Gary J. Cooney (Republican) is the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller of Lake County, Florida.
- Who is the Lake County Property Appraiser?
- Mark V. Jordan (Republican) is the Property Appraiser of Lake County, Florida.
- Who is the Lake County Sheriff?
- Peyton C. Grinnell (Republican) is the Sheriff of Lake County, Florida.
- Who is the Lake County Supervisor of Elections?
- Alan Hays (Republican) is the Supervisor of Elections of Lake County, Florida.
- Who is the Lake County Tax Collector?
- David W. Jordan (Republican) is the Tax Collector of Lake County, Florida.
- Who are the Lake County commissioners?
- Anthony Sabatini (District 1); Sean M. Parks (District 2); Kirby Smith (District 3); Leslie Campione (District 4); Timothy Morris (District 5).
- Who is on the Lake County School Board?
- Bill Mathias (District 1); Tyler Brandeburg (District 2); Marc Dodd (District 3); Mollie Cunningham (District 4); Stephanie Luke (District 5).
- What is the population of Lake County?
- About 412,924 people, with a median age of 46.5; the median household income is $73,161 and 8.9% live below the poverty line (Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
- What is the unemployment rate in Lake County?
- 4.6% in September 2026 (preliminary): 9,224 people unemployed in a labor force of 198,862, against 4.5% a year earlier (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, not seasonally adjusted).
- How many local governments are there in Lake County?
- 43 in the Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments: 1 county, 14 municipal, 2 school district and 26 special district governments.
- What cities and towns are in Lake County?
- 14: Astatula, Clermont, Eustis, Fruitland Park, Groveland, Howey-in-the-Hills, Lady Lake, Leesburg, Mascotte, Minneola, Montverde, Mount Dora, Tavares, Umatilla. Each has its own page with its mayor and council.
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