Manatee County offices
Florida's constitution has every county elect five officers of its own. Each is chosen by the whole county and runs a separate office. They do not vote together as a board; each one answers directly to voters.
- CRCharles R (Rick) Wells
Sheriff
The county's chief law enforcement officer. Patrols areas outside city police jurisdiction and, in most counties, runs the jail.
- CECharles E Hackney
Property Appraiser
Sets the taxable value of every property in the county. That value, times the rates local boards adopt, makes up your property tax bill.
- KBKen Burton, Jr
Tax Collector
Collects property taxes and issues vehicle tags and titles, and in many counties driver licenses.
- AAAngelina “Angel” Colonneso
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Keeps court files and official records such as deeds and marriage licenses. In many counties also the county's auditor and treasurer.
- SFScott Farrington
Supervisor of Elections
Registers voters, runs every election in the county and counts the ballots.
Records used on this page
- Officeholders: votemanatee.gov/elected-officials/