Commissioner Kathy Bryant

Marion County Commissioner Kathy Bryant will be sharing a full "State of the County" overview at the Stone Creek Republicans monthly meeting on

• Tuesday, August 26th

• In the Reunion Center Ballroom.

• Doors open at 2:30

• The meeting starts at 3:00 pm.

• All Stone Creek residents are welcome to attend.

Commission Meetings

• The county commission meets on the first & third Tuesday of each month

• Meetings begin at 9 a.m.

• Location: The McPherson Governmental Campus auditorium, 601 SE 25th Ave., Ocala.

During these public meetings, commissioners engage with members of the community, discussing & hearing comments on a variety of issues. Reports are made from different committees which focus on specific topics in the community. Finally, commissioners vote on any action items that are on the agenda, which is made available to the public before each county commission meeting.

Responsibilities

Whether enacting ordinances & resolutions or approving budgets & expenditures, the board has the responsibility to provide for the safety & welfare of all Marion County residents & visitors.

• Budget & funding

  • The county commission's overall operating budget includes the county administrator (24 departments & offices) & is funded through general county ad valorem taxes & other revenue sources. Ad valorem taxes are also used to fund the elected constitutional officers, state-mandated programs such as Medicaid & various other programs.

• Vision

  • Marion County is a safe & well-planned community with a thriving economy that supports a high quality of life where family matters.

• Mission

  • Leading public service in genuine dedication to our citizens through professional operations & resource stewardship.

Guiding principles

• Dedication to serve

• Professional operations

• Resource stewardship