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The District’s Governing Board voted Tuesday for the latest slate of officers for the 2025-2026 term.

The Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board voted Tuesday to elect officers for the 2025-2026 term. 

John Mitten was elected chair of the Governing Board. Mitten represents Hernando and Marion counties and is the franchise owner of Chick-fil-A in Spring Hill. Mitten was appointed to the Governing Board in October 2020 and was reappointed in August 2024.

The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday, May 20 at 9 a.m. at the Tampa Service Office, located at 7601 U.S. Highway 301 North.