Governing Board

Board members are unpaid citizen volunteers appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Florida Senate.

A 13-member Governing Board establishes policies for the entire 16-county District. The Governing Board represents a wide cross section of interests, including agricultural, recreational, business, industrial, urban, rural and the public. Board members are unpaid citizen volunteers appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Florida Senate. They serve four-year terms. The Governing Board also appoints the District’s Executive Director, who directs all District activities. The Florida Senate confirms this candidate.

Governing Board Members

Ed Armstrong
Michelle Williamson
John Mitten
Jack Bispham head shot
Kelly S. Rice
Joel Schleicher
James Holton headshot
Robert Stern headshot
Profile photo of Nancy Watkins
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Tour of The Villages
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Governing Board Workshop
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Fiscal Year 2024 Final Budget Hearing
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Fiscal Year 2024 Tentative Budget Hearing
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