News, Endorsements & Blog
Here you'll find writings by and about Holly Davis, Republican candidate for Citrus County Commissioner District 5.
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, sign removal, personal thank you notes (and public thank you letter), meetings with various county leaders and management to start the proverbial “drinking from a firehose” […]
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 as the honoree of the Charles B. Fitzpatrick award. Given out by the Citrus County Chamber at their annual gala Pillar Awards, it’s for “making […]
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 in God’s will, and figured it was out of my hands. The voters will speak, and I’d be good with it, one way or t’other. […]
Masks: you asked, here’s the fuller story.
Well, I made the headline of the Chronicle this morning as the candidate with Covid. Yay me. 🙂 Mike Wright was kind enough to offer to not write about it, but he felt like it was a story that needed to be told. After some thought, I decided that it might help my fellow citizens. […]
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 5, I would choose passion, purpose and promise. I have known Holly for nearly 30 years, from meeting as young women establishing careers in competitive […]
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 listen, understand, and create change is to find a leader who can spring a community forward in progress. I had the pleasure of working for […]
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 a county, without people in leadership roles actively pushing us forward. One of the people I believe in, though, wants to fix this; her name […]
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 and national issues, including my opinion on the upcoming elections. I have had the best of interest of this county in my heart for many […]
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 face and fully leverage the opportunities that come our way, you’re not alone. I’ve spent my entire 30-year career in business, with strategic planning making […]
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 the impact is greatest in our local elections. In the County Commission District 5 race our choice is between two candidates, Holly Davis and Jimmie […]
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 heart, especially when you’ve known that person for a number of years. But as I look to the future of Citrus County and consider the […]
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 decide to run for office is a good indication of how they will act after they are elected. I would like to tell you about […]
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 if they were on the board right now. The timely question was one of several asked of candidates at a Friday, July 10, 2020, forum. […]
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 Davis or Jimmie T. Smith. Smith is an incumbent of sorts. He was elected from District 3, but is running for re-election in District 5. […]
COVID-19 changes the election season
By publisher Gerry Mulligan, as published in the Citrus County Chronicle July 12, 2020: For the last six decades the Chronicle has always sponsored a political forum at the county auditorium in Inverness. At times, more than 1,000 residents would pack the fairgrounds to hear all of the primary candidates answer questions and explain their […]
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 cancel our candidate forum for the Aug. 18, 2020 Primary. In lieu of the forum we asked each candidate the following question: In 300 words […]
Time for diversity in local government
Letter to the Editor, as published in the Citrus County Chronicle July 11, 2020: For too long, we have been voting for people just because their names sound familiar to us, maybe because they are incumbents, maybe because we’ve seen them in the newspaper. If you keep voting for the same people, you’ll get the […]
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 to feeding him by hand at night while watching television and he appreciates being spoiled rotten. He is also smart enough to know that if […]
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 endorsing any particular candidate for any position. Today I’d like to share that I choose Holly Davis as Republican Candidate for office of Citrus County […]
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 completed, I returned to Citrus County 46 years ago. I worked here and retired here. I love Citrus County and its community. Many things have […]
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. In 2018, Keep Citrus County Beautiful Inc. assumed sponsorship of SOWW. The purpose of Save Our Waters Week is to serve as a vehicle for […]
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 to the future, understanding our goals, and making well thought out strategic plans to get there. Growth is coming. How do we become more business […]
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, including an incumbent state legislator and a former commissioner who both reported net worth in eight figures. Candidates who qualify for the ballot complete financial […]
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 candidates are Republican so this Aug. 18 primary contest is open to all voters. The primary winner is elected. Here are the highlights — by staff […]
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 county commissioner in 16 years to be re-elected automatically without opposition, joining three other Citrus County elected officials who won’t have to sweat a campaign. […]
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 currently my neighbor, and I have known her since I returned to the area, about two years ago. I attended high school in Crystal River […]
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 Friday for county and state legislative offices. Qualifying for federal and judicial offices occurred in April. Candidates without opposition are automatically elected to office. Here […]
Disregarding committee advice was foolish
Letter to the Editor, as published in the Citrus County Chronicle May 13, 2020: So … the three amigos are at it again! According to Jimmie T. Smith, “If the county can’t figure out how to pay for a person to be in a hotel room with our already approved budget, we have a problem.” […]
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 challengers for Citrus County Commission Districts 3 and 5 their opinions on the county’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic locally, and what, if anything, the […]
Don’t drop emergency declaration
Letter to the Editor, as published in the Citrus County Chronicle May 12, 2020: This is in response to Jimmie T. Smith’s two articles in the May 11 paper. First, it is not the time yet to drop the emergency declaration for our county. The cases are still rising here. We do not need everything […]
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 petitions to be placed on the ballot. Fortunately, I was only 130 or so short, and this week I crossed the finish line several weeks […]
We need a woman on the BOCC
Letter to the Editor, as published in the Citrus County Chronicle March 17, 2020: In regards to “Old white men run the BOCC” Sound Off on Friday, March 13: We have two women running for commission seats: Ruthie Schlabach in District 3 and Holly Davis in District 5. I agree that a female commissioner would […]
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 county. The problem with it is that all those big words he uses and places/people’s names he throws in there really don’t mean much to […]
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, graduated from Crystal River High School, got her degree at the University of Texas in Austin, lived in numerous states and is currently the owner […]