News, Endorsements & Blog
Here you'll find writings by and about Holly Davis, Republican currently serving as Citrus County Commissioner District 5. Posts from 2020 have been left up if you want older information.
Hurricane Report
An inside look at the role of BOCC chair in an emergency. I’d heard stories about former commissioners getting in the way at the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), and I […]
Chronicle Endorses Holly Davis
The Board of County Commission District 5 seat is sought by incumbent Holly Davis and first-time candidate for District 5 Paul Grogan. Commissioner Davis was elected to the BOCC on […]
Susan Gill Endorses Holly Davis
24-year Supervisor of Elections (retired): “We Need Holly Davis” Being a county commissioner is a difficult job, especially in a growing county like Citrus County. Commissioners are policy makers and […]
“Let Holly Davis Continue to Work”
Letter to the Editor by Heiko Kallenbach As a long-time resident of Citrus County, I feel compelled to reach out to my fellow citizens to express my support for the […]
Chronicle Forum Debate
Held at the Valerie Theatre October 2, 2024 A series of questions for each candidate and a closing statement. Challenger Paul Grogan did not participate, here are Holly’s answers: click […]
“Support Holly Davis!”
Letter to the Editor by Bow Smith I was astounded to read Mike Wright’s recent article suggesting that Commissioner Holly Davis’ opposition has a remote chance of winning. This possibility […]
Commission votes against large housing development
Chair Holly Davis said it’s “probably a good plan but it’s in the wrong spot.” The commission denied this plan 4-1 as they did with several previous projects, including the […]
Emergency Operations Center is ‘eye of the storm’
“You could feel the worry in the room.” Excerpt … Holly Davis, chairwoman of the Citrus County Commission and designated liaison to the Emergency Policy Advisory Group, was present at […]
“Re-Elect Holly Davis”
Letter to the Editor by Richard Tomlinson “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” is a motto that I live by. Holly Davis has been a great advocate for Citrus […]
Road Paving & Funding
Answering Your Frequently Asked Questions We pay a gas tax, why isn’t that paving our roads? Citrus County’s gas tax is 100% used on roads, but is a small fraction […]
5th Best Place to Retire in Florida
Low taxes, medical care and social opportunities. With Holly’s leadership on the current board, Citrus County was just named the 5th best place to retire in Florida, based on our low tax […]
$2.8m Grant for High-Wage Jobs
Diversifying our economy a win for us all. On August 29, 2024, Governor DeSantis flew to Citrus County to deliver a $2.8 million grant to get Holder Industrial Park over […]
Citrus Strategic Plan Top 3 Nationally
Uniquely citizen-led effort recognized. In late August 2024, with our first county strategic plan only 20 months old, the National Association of Counties honored Citrus County with the NACo EDGE […]
First-Term Accomplishments
1. Launched a Citizen-Led Planned Future Citrus County’s first-ever official Strategic Plan began in mid-2021, and launched January 2023. Five words encapsulate this historic effort: “Where nature and community thrive.” Two […]
We Did It! (and Swearing-In Info)
The “we” above is intentional. I truly couldn’t have done this without you. It’s been just about three weeks since the election, and it’s been a whirlwind of financial requirements, […]
The difference when you make a difference
As a candidate, I’ve been on the front page of the paper a bit lately, but just over a week ago my dad made it back to the front page […]
Election Night: wisdom and elation
T’was the morning of the primary election which will decide the whole thing, and it’s been a long eight months with roughly three days off. I have a deep faith […]
Davis brings passion, purpose
Letter to the Editor, as published in the Citrus County Chronicle August 14, 2020: Asked to pick three words to describe Holly Davis, a candidate for Citrus County Commissioner District […]
Davis a person of sterling character
Letter to the Editor, as published in the Citrus County Chronicle August 11, 2020: Compassionate leadership steers the path for change. To find a leader who uses their platform to […]
Davis will move the county forward
Letter to the Editor, as published in the Citrus County Chronicle August 6, 2020: In Citrus County, we often find ourselves without plans for the future, without long-term goals as […]
Jim Fowler: Davis understands long-term planning
Letter to the Editor, as published in the Citrus County Chronicle August 5, 2020: As a Citrus County Commissioner from 1994-2006, I am often asked my opinion on local, state […]
Davis: How to make headway on the future of Citrus County
Guest column by Holly Davis, as published in the Citrus County Chronicle July 30, 2020: If you’ve ever wondered why Citrus County doesn’t make real headway on the issues we […]
Davis thorough, thoughtful and smart
Letter to the Editor, as published in the Citrus County Chronicle July 27, 2020: As voters, we all have a role in shaping what we want in our government, and […]
Davis has strong leadership skills
Letter to the Editor, as published in the Citrus County Chronicle July 17, 2020: It’s not easy to say “no” to someone who is a decent person with a good […]
Davis will be a proactive leader
Letter to the Editor, as published in the Citrus County Chronicle July 14, 2020: I am writing because local elections are very important. I believe how people act before they […]
County commission candidates get center stage at chamber luncheon
By reporter Michael Bates, as published in the Citrus County Chronicle July 13, 2020: All eight Republican candidates for county commissioner said they would oppose a mandatory face mask ordinance […]
Davis, Smith contrast styles, views at forum
By reporter Mike Wright, as published in the Citrus County Chronicle July 13, 2020: Unlike District 3, the choice in county commission District 5 is fairly clear. It’s either Holly […]
League of Women Voters: Citrus County Commission, District 5
By League of Women Voters, as published in the Citrus County Chronicle July 12, 2020: The League of Women Voters of Citrus County decided that due to COVID-19 we would […]
Poop in the shoe for holiday weekend
By publisher Gerry Mulligan, as published in the Citrus County Chronicle July 5, 2020: For the record, Hunter the dog has not pooped in my shoe recently. I have taken […]
Davis will listen to citizens
Letter to the Editor, as published in the Citrus County Chronicle July 5, 2020: I have never been involved in a political campaign before. I have never written a letter […]
Davis honest, sincere, genuine
Letter to the Editor, as published in the Citrus County Chronicle June 30, 2020: When I was a teenager I enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. After my enlistment was […]
Candidates offer thoughts on water issues
As published in the Citrus County Chronicle June 28, 2020: Save Our Waters Week was established in Citrus County in September 1996 by Citrus 20/20, a nonprofit, citizen-based community organization. […]
Davis is right for future of the county
Letter to the Editor, as published in the Citrus County Chronicle June 26, 2020: Holly Davis is the right choice for District 5. It’s time that we all start looking […]
Candidates reveal personal finances in disclosure forms
By reporter Mike Wright, as published in the Citrus County Chronicle June 21, 2020: Five millionaires — at least on paper — are among the candidates on this year’s ballot, […]
Commission District 5 candidates lay out positions
By reporter Mike Wright, as published in the Citrus County Chronicle June 18, 2020: Candidates for county commission District 5 met Wednesday, June 17, with the Chronicle Editorial Board. Both […]
Kinnard, three others re-elected without opponents
By reporter Mike Wright, as published in the Citrus County Chronicle June 12, 2020: The 2020 ballot is set and Jeff Kinnard can breathe easy. Kinnard became the first incumbent […]
Davis has strategy to manage growth
Letter to the Editor, as published in the Citrus County Chronicle June 11, 2020: I am endorsing Holly Davis as Citrus County’s next County Commissioner for District 5. Holly is […]
Candidates secure their spots on the ballot
By reporter Mike Wright, as published in the Citrus County Chronicle June 8, 2020: Twenty-eight candidates assured their spot on the ballot Monday by officially qualifying. Qualifying ends at noon […]
Candidates say economy needs help from commission
By reporter Mike Wright, as published in the Citrus County Chronicle May 13, 2020: Some say the county commission’s COVID-19 response is spot on. Others aren’t so sure. The Chronicle asked campaign […]
Thank you petition signers
Letter to the Editor, as published in the Citrus County Chronicle April 24, 2020: When we went into lockdown, quite a few candidates were caught short of the requirement for […]
Articles by commissioners
Letter to the Editor, as published in the Citrus County Chronicle February 3, 2020: Jimmie T. Smith has written a half page article in the Chronicle regarding zoning in our […]
Citrus Hills Woman Takes Aim at County Commission
By reporter Mike Wright, as published in the Citrus County Chronicle January 10, 2020: Holly Leigh Davis’s life has been a whirlwind of adventure. Davis grew up in Citrus County, […]