Nienhuis, Campbell Attack Champion for Trying to Protect Taxpayers, Double-Digit Increase Proposed

BROOKSVILLE – Each year, the Hernando Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) holds budget hearings to review each department's proposed increases and that often leads to a fiery debate between the most conservative County Commissioner and an extremely liberal County Sheriff.

Last week's budget hearing proved no different than prior years when Commissioner Steve Champion asked Sheriff Al Nienhuis why he's asking for another double-digit increase and refuses to make cuts. Sheriff Nienhuis and his ally Commissioner Jerry Campbell lashed out at Champion in an apparent effort to shift attention away from the budget by claiming Champion has a personal grudge.

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