City Council
City Councilmembers
The City of Dunnellon operates with a board consisting of five City Councilmembers, who are elected to staggered four-year terms. One of the five Councilmembers is elected as Mayor. The City Councilmembers represent all City residents as they are not elected to districts. The Councilmembers are ultimately responsible for the citizens of Dunnellon. The Council performs such duties as passing the City’s fiscal budget, setting the millage rate, passing the Ordinances and Resolutions, and appointing a chief administrative officer, known as the City Clerk. The Council elects one of its members to serve as Vice-Mayor on an annual basis.
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Hanchar, Valerie
- Departments:City Council
- Title:Councilmember, Seat 4
- Phone:(352) 465-8500
- Email:Email
Valerie Hanchar
Term Ends: November 2028Seat Four
Councilwoman Hanchar was appointed and sworn into office on January 10, 2024 to seat number 5.
She is a 3rd generation “Dunnellonite” and a graduate from Citrus High School. Councilwoman Hanchar began her real estate career in 1991 and co-founded one of the oldest real estate firms in Dunnellon. She is currently a Broker for Bricks and Mortar Real Estate & Development.
She is a former Dunnellon City Councilwoman serving from 1998 to 2002, as Vice Mayor from 2000 until 2002 and from 2016 to 2022. Councilwoman Hanchar has served on various Marion County boards and is a former Junior League of Ocala member and president. She is a lifelong member of the Dunnellon Presbyterian Church where she is an elder.
Councilwoman Hanchar and her husband Donald have been married for 21 years and have two children. She is an avid equestrian and cherishes the Rainbow River considering herself a "River Rat". She enjoys spending time with her family, friends and traveling when time permits.
Councilwoman Hanchar has expressed her goal as a councilmember is to honor those who have served before her and to be a guardian of her hometown, protecting the heritage, river and Dunnellon way of life.
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City Clerk
The City Clerk is responsible to the City Council for the proper administration of all affairs of the City Council.
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The Custodian of Public Records for the City of Dunnellon is the City Clerk. The City Clerk’s office is the location where the City’s public records are routinely created, sent, received, maintained and requested. The location and contact information is:
Mandy Odom, City Clerk
City of Dunnellon City Hall
20750 River Drive
Dunnellon, FL 34431
352-465-8500
Modom@Dunnellon.org
Meetings
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