Amy L. Blackburn was appointed by Governor DeSantis and elected by the citizens of Hernando County in November 2024.
She attended the University of Florida, graduating in Business Administration with a specialty in Marketing. For 18 years Ms. Blackburn worked in the field of respiratory care. It was during this time she met her husband and best friend, Freddy. They have two daughters, Sarah and Savannah. She and her husband are both softball coaches with the Hernando Youth League where their daughters play.
Ms. Blackburn made a career change in 2016 to public service with the Hernando Board of County Commissioners working in the budget department primarily regarding enterprise funds. In 2018 she became the Finance Director for the Hernando County Tax Collector and in 2023 promoted to Chief Deputy of Finance and Administration.
An advocate for technology, she contributed to several new initiatives, including the implementation of a new Tax Collection and Cashiering software, a CogBot to use artificial intelligence to answer basic questions, installing a motor vehicle express self-service kiosk in Publix, and other essential upgrades.
She is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Florida Tax Collectors Association, Hernando Chamber of Commerce, and Leadership Hernando. She currently serves as the liaison between the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Florida Tax Collectors Association.
Ms. Blackburn has lived in Hernando County for over 24 years and has witnessed the growth in population and business development. She is looking forward to advancing the office through efficient innovation, education, and community engagement.
