The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners convened on November 19, 2024, to address several key agenda items, beginning with a proclamation recognizing the importance of diabetes awareness. Mark Pagan, a health educator with the Florida Department of Health in Citrus County, presented statistics highlighting the prevalence of diabetes, which affects approximately 38.4 million adults in the United States. He noted that Citrus County faces a higher incidence rate of 16.7 percent among adults, compared to the statewide average of 11.7 percent. Pagan emphasized the importance of education and community-based interventions, mentioning that the department offers free eight-week diabetes education courses, which have seen over 100 residents participate.

Following the health proclamation, the meeting moved to the consent agenda. Commissioner Kennard requested to pull item C2 for further discussion. A motion was made to approve items C1 through C3, with the amendment to exclude C2. The motion received a second from Commissioner Finnegan and was approved unanimously by the board.

The meeting underscored the county's commitment to addressing public health issues and the collaborative efforts required to improve community health outcomes. Further discussions on item C2 are anticipated in future meetings, as the board continues to navigate various agenda items.