Press release/Rep. Nugent's office

                                                                                                                  

 REP NUGENT HATCH ACT REFORM PROPOSAL PASSES THE HOUSE AND SENATE UNANIMOUSLY – HEADED TO THE PRESIDENT

(SPRING HILL, FL.) –  Following unanimous House passage of the Hatch Act Modernization Act, Rep. Rich Nugent (FL-05) issued the following statement:

“At a time when it seems like Washington really struggles to come together to get anything done, it is a really encouraging sign that we can still put ideas out there that can find unanimous support.  I was honored to work with the Florida Sheriff’s Association and others to pass long overdue legislation to modernize the Hatch Act.

“The Hatch Act Modernization Act, which includes the entirety of my own legislation, allows qualified local, state, and federal employees to serve their respective communities.  Currently, the Hatch Act is used largely as a political weapon in local elections and it intimidates and bars otherwise qualified local and state employees from seeking higher office simply because their position. This legislation takes an important step toward addressing that problem and I’m proud to see it headed to the President’s desk.  He should sign it into law right away.”

Town Hall Meeting notice

MEDIA RELEASE
December 19, 2012

Eastside Town Hall Meeting Scheduled

Hernando County Administrator Leonard Sossamon has scheduled a second Town Hall Meeting, this one to be held in eastern Hernando County to hear from more residents about what they believe to be priorities in county services and budget matters as County staff begins to develop the budget for FY 2013-14. The meeting has been scheduled for Monday, January 14, 2013, at Spring Lake United Methodist Church, located at 4191 Spring Lake Highway, Brooksville, Florida. Residents may come and talk to the County Administrator, county staff and other interested citizens any time between 4:00 pm and 6:30 pm.

“The meeting we held in Spring Hill a few days ago was very well attended and we received some helpful comments. We want to provide the same opportunity to our eastside residents and hope to have another great turnout,” said Mr. Sossamon. The meeting will follow the same format, with no staff presentations and each speaker having 5 minutes to say what’s on their mind.

A Town Hall Citizens’ Survey is posted on the County’s website at www.hernandocounty.us, and copies will be distributed at the meeting for attendees to complete and hand in if they prefer that method rather than the on-line method.
For more information about the meeting, please contact County Administration at (352) 540-6780.

Brenda Frazier
Community Relations Coordinator
Hernando County Government
20 N. Main Street, Room 263
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 540-6780 office