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Sheriff Chad Chronister honored with Good Government Award; board declares May 6 'Delta Day'
Summary
At its May 6 meeting the Hillsborough County board presented the 2026 Elsworth G. Simmons Good Government Award to Sheriff Chad Chronister and declared May 6 the 20th annual Delta Day for the Tampa chapters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.
During the May 6 meeting the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners presented the 2026 Elsworth G. Simmons Good Government Award to Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister in recognition of 34 years of public service. Katie, with Hillsborough County Communications and Digital Media, said the award recognized a tenure "rooted in accountability, operational excellence, and lasting community partnerships." The recap also reported that the board declared May 6 the 20th annual Delta Day to honor the Tampa chapters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and described the group's cultural, educational and service mission.
The recap credited Sheriff Chronister's leadership with a sustained decline in crime during his tenure, linking that trend to an emphasis on proactive policing, interagency collaboration and data‑driven enforcement strategies; this attribution was stated by county communications in the meeting summary and is reported here as a county statement.
Next steps: These were ceremonial recognitions recorded in the meeting recap; the transcript does not identify follow‑up actions or votes tied to either item.
