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Hillsborough County honors Sheriff Chad Chronister with 2026 Ellsworth G. Simmons Good Government Award
Summary
The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners presented the 2026 Ellsworth G. Simmons Good Government Award to Sheriff Chad Chronister on May 6, recognizing his 34 years of public service and citing a claimed decline in county crime linked to proactive policing and data-driven enforcement.
The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners on May 6 presented the 2026 Ellsworth G. Simmons Good Government Award to Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister "for his 34 years of public service," county communications staff said.
Katie, with Hillsborough County Communications and Digital Media, said the award recognized Chronister's long tenure and leadership. The county statement noted that "during his time at HCSO, sheriff Chronister has guided the agency with a vision rooted in accountability, operational excellence, excellence, and lasting community partnerships," and that "crime in Hillsborough County has seen a sustained decline driven by his emphasis on proactive policing, interagency collaboration, and data driven enforcement strategies." These descriptions were presented by county communications staff as part of the award remarks and were not recorded as a separate vote or formal report during the meeting.
The presentation was made as part of the board's May 6 agenda; no policy action or budgetary change accompanied the award announcement. The board's recognition is ceremonial and intended to acknowledge Chronister's career and partnerships with local agencies.
