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Press releases and notices are provided by the Communications Department to keep the public and the media informed about county announcements and activities.

Contacts
Media Relations Staff Contacts

Lori Hudson – (813) 307-8388 office
Communications Director for information on all County issues.
Willie Puz – (813) 307-8379 office
Public Information Manager for general information on all County issues.
Luiz Lopez – (813) 307-8377 office
Provides translation/interpretation services to Hillsborough County departments only so they can better communicate with residents whose first language is not English. Currently there are 25 different languages available for interpretation.
Kemly Green –(bilingual) (813) 276-2677 office
Community Relations Coordinator for information and efforts related to Aging Services; Animal Services; Children's Services; Consumer Protection; Extension; Fleet Management; Health & Social Services; Human Resources; Information & Technology Services; Library Services; Management & Budget; Parks, Recreation & Conservation Services; and Procurement Services.
Stacy Williams – (813) 307-8381 office
Community Relations Coordinator for information and efforts related to Affordable Housing; Code Enforcement; Debt Management; Economic Development; Planning & Growth Management; Public Works; Real Estate; Solid Waste Management; and Water Resource Services.

Department Specific Contacts

Aging Services – Belinthia Berry – (813) 307-8345
Animal Services - Marti Ryan - (813) 744-5660
Emergency Operations Center– Holley Wade – (813) 236-3800
Fire Rescue - Ray Yeakley - (813) 272-6600
Health & Social Services – Belinthia Berry – (813) 307-8345
Parks, Recreation & Conservation - John Brill - (813) 903-2241
Solid Waste Management - James Ransom - (813) 276-2938
Water Resource Services - Michelle Van Dyke - (813) 272-5977

Latest County News

Did You Know?

More than 43,600 acres of land were acquired through the County’s Environmental Lands Acquisition and Protection Program (ELAPP) since its inception in 1987 at a total price of $186.3 million.

The County received $76 million of that in joint funding.

The ELAPP program preserves natural habitat, water quality, and reduces flood risk in flood-prone areas.

Hillsborough County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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