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Preserving Quality of Life
Dr. Holly Herndon, candidate for Citrus County Commissioner (District 4), discusses preserving quality of life in Citrus County. She’s running against incumbent Rebecca Bays and candidate Jennifer Grogan, and is endorsed by No Data Center Citrus.
In this interview, Herndon addresses:
Protecting the Nature Coast identity through informed land-use decisions, understanding aquifer recharge areas, and coordinating with neighboring counties on shared water resources
Meeting the needs of local youth through workforce development, apprenticeships, internships, safe spaces, and mentorship — so kids can build a future without leaving the county
Supporting seniors facing rising costs and limited housing options, with particular attention to struggling veterans
Addressing homelessness by listening directly to those affected, sharing a story from volunteering at DayStar and Floral City about the real barriers people face
Her view that youth, senior, and homelessness issues overlap — so improving systems in one area creates benefits across all three
Learn more: HerndonHereForCitrus.com
Endorsed by NoDataCenterCitrus.org
Description: Holly Herndon on Smart Growth & Opposing the Data Center Dr. Holly Herndon, candidate for Citrus County Commissioner (District 4), joins Cheryl Curtis of No Data Center Citrus to discuss the proposed Holder Industrial Park rezoning and hyperscale data center, and how it fits into smart growth. In this interview, Herndon addresses: Why she opposes the rezoning: setting emotion aside to examine the facts on water use, noise, and electricity demand Her research showing hyperscale data centers often target vulnerable communities with lighter environmental restrictions, later becoming “sacrifice zones” — a fate she says Citrus County must avoid Concerns for residents, including families and seniors who expect elected officials to protect their quality of life Why she’s not anti-technology, but found the data center offers minimal job creation (nationally documented at fewer than 12 permanent jobs) and construction work typically goes to non-local contractors Her observation that no residents have come forward in support of the data center — unlike genuinely beneficial developments Her commitment as a commissioner to listen to all sides, surround herself with informed people, and make decisions in the community’s best interest Learn more: HerndonHereForCitrus.com Endorsed by NoDataCenterCitrus.org
Holly Herndon on Protecting Your Tax Dollars & Opposing the Data Center Dr. Holly Herndon, candidate for Citrus County Commissioner (District 4), discusses the proposed data center rezoning and its impact on taxpayers. She’s endorsed by No Data Center Citrus, representing thousands of residents opposed to the project. In this interview, Herndon addresses: Citizen frustration that some commissioners aren’t doing their homework on data centers’ negative impacts or listening to community concerns Her commitment to earning trust through action, listening to all sides, and staying informed rather than assuming she has all the answers Why she sees no real benefit from a hyperscale data center for Citrus County — noting it wouldn’t create meaningful jobs, and weighing the $5–10 million in potential revenue other counties have received against the trade-off in quality of life Her view that economic diversity should complement, not destroy, the county’s identity, and that the data center hasn’t proven it would enhance residents’ quality of life Her broader philosophy that commissioners must be willing to say no, even when money is on the table, because some losses — like damage to the Nature Coast — can’t be undone Learn more: HerndonHereForCitrus.com Endorsed by NoDataCenterCitrus.org
Description: Topic: Smart Growth & Infrastructure
Dr. Holly Herndon, candidate for Citrus County Commissioner (District 4), discusses smart growth and infrastructure. She’s running against incumbent Rebecca Bays and candidate Jennifer Grogan, and is endorsed by No Data Center Citrus.
In this interview, Herndon addresses:
Her philosophy that growth must be planned, not chased — getting infrastructure, roads, water, and drainage in place before new development, rather than reacting after the fact
Current infrastructure strain: traffic congestion and wells drying up across the county
Balancing development with protecting the Nature Coast, citing declining frog populations and rising roadkill as signs of ecosystem stress
Supporting small businesses, including fixing slow permitting processes that are pushing local businesses to neighboring counties
The need for affordable housing, framed as an economic and community issue affecting families and seniors, not just a housing problem
Her “start with the end in mind” approach to planning, paired with transparency on how tax dollars are spent
Learn more: HerndonHereForCitrus.com
Endorsed by NoDataCenterCitrus.org
Description Topic: Government Transparency & Accountability
Dr. Holly Herndon, candidate for Citrus County Commissioner (District 4), sits down to discuss government transparency and accountability. She’s running against incumbent Rebecca Bays and candidate Jennifer Grogan, and has been endorsed by No Data Center Citrus.
In this interview, Herndon addresses:
Why residents feel decisions are made without their input, and how elected officials should serve as “the voice of the people”.
Her plan to rebuild public trust through clear communication, follow-through, and financial transparency (including where tax dollars actually go)
Concerns that special interests and development pressure may be influencing current county leadership
Her approach to bringing citizens into the process through advisory boards, drawing on lessons from her 16 years in education
The importance of following through on commitments to restore trust after it’s been eroded
Learn more: HerndonHereForCitrus.com
Endorsed by NoDataCenterCitrus.org
Description:
Preserving Quality of Life
Dr. Holly Herndon, candidate for Citrus County Commissioner (District 4), discusses preserving quality of life in Citrus County. She’s running against incumbent Rebecca Bays and candidate Jennifer Grogan, and is endorsed by No Data Center Citrus.
In this interview, Herndon addresses:
Protecting the Nature Coast identity through informed land-use decisions, understanding aquifer recharge areas, and coordinating with neighboring counties on shared water resources
Meeting the needs of local youth through workforce development, apprenticeships, internships, safe spaces, and mentorship — so kids can build a future without leaving the county
Supporting seniors facing rising costs and limited housing options, with particular attention to struggling veterans
Addressing homelessness by listening directly to those affected, sharing a story from volunteering at DayStar and Floral City about the real barriers people face
Her view that youth, senior, and homelessness issues overlap — so improving systems in one area creates benefits across all three
Learn more: HerndonHereForCitrus.com
Endorsed by NoDataCenterCitrus.org
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No Data Center Citrus is a grassroots organization dedicated to opposing heavy industry rezoning and development of hyper-scale data centers. To ensure that the voices of Citrus County residents are represented on the Board of County Commissioners, we support candidates whose positions align with our mission and values.
After reviewing all candidates and their positions on rezoning agricultural land for data center development, we have concluded that Dr. Holli Herndon best reflects our concerns and priorities.
We are proud to endorse Dr. Holli Herndon for District 4, and we encourage residents who oppose data center development to support their campaigns.
Please join us in supporting Dr. Holli Herndon for County Commissioner!
