Governor Rick Scott announced the appointment of John Mitten to the Hernando County Board of County Commissioners. He will serve during the suspension of Commissioner Nicholas Nicholson, beginning June 14, 2018.

Mitten, 48, of Brooksville, is a small business owner and received a bachelor’s degree in finance from Florida State University. He is appointed to the seat held by Commissioner Nicholson, for a term beginning June 14, 2018, and ending November 16, 2020.