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Chris Holley joined the Florida Association of Counties as Executive Director in June 2005 after more than 30 years as an administrator and manager for some of Florida’s fastest-growing counties and cities. Since joining the association, Holley has lead FAC through the most challenging legislative years in more than two decades. Under his leadership FAC defeated more 18 of 20 preemption of home rule authority bills filed in 2007, the most significant of which would have authorized the state to set revenue caps on local governments at their discretion. By making the protection of home rule his priority Holley has positioned FAC as the leading home rule advocate in the State of Florida.
Before joining FAC, Holley served as Okaloosa County’s chief administrative officer, a post he held for more than 11 years. Early in his career, Holley worked briefly for the Florida Senate before becoming assistant to the city manager for Temple Terrace.
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After nearly four years with the city, he moved on to Collier County as assistant to the county manager and eventually administrative services director. From there, Holley went to work for the City of Naples, where among other achievements, he managed the complete renovation of the city’s park system.
In 1991, Holley became chief administrative office for Suwannee County. While there, he worked to enhance library services among other important projects. During his service in Okaloosa County, he implemented a countywide library cooperative that enabled all city and county residents to access library services.
Holley’s extensive service in local governments, both city and county, have allowed him to work closely with the FAC team and Legislature to ensure counties are fairly and accurately represented in Tallahassee.