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Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints John Mitten to the Hernando County Board of County Commissioners

July 31, 2026

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of John Mitten to the Hernando County Board of County Commissioners.

John Mitten
Mitten is the Franchise Owner of Chick-fil-A in Brooksville and a former Chairman of the Hernando County Board of County Commissioners. Active in his community, he serves on the Pasco-Hernando…

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