2006 Copyright Tom Henning
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Collier County Commissioner, District 3
Tom Henning is a 30-year resident of Collier County and a graduate of Lely High School. Commissioner Henning is currently married with two sons and owned/operated an independent local business for 20 years. Commissioner Henning sold the business in 2003 to devote himself full-time to his Commissioner's duties.
Commissioner Henning was a member of the Golden Gate Chamber of Commerce for 15 years, serving 13 of those years on the Board of Directors. He is currently a member of the Golden Gate Civic Association Board of Directors and has served as both president and vice-president of this organization in the past.
Commissioner Henning served as an elected Fire Commissioner for the Golden Gate Fire & Rescue District for 4 years. He also served on the Solid Waste Site Selection Committee, the Golden Gate Community Center Advisory Board, and is currently the Commission Liaison to the Community Character/Smart Growth Advisory Committee.
Commissioner Henning, voted by his fellow Commissioners, served as Vice-Chairman of the BCC in 2002 and Chairman in 2003. During those years, Commissioner Henning served on the Elections Canvassing Board, Chaired the Tourist Development Council, and participated in the Collier County Productivity Committee. Currently, Commissioner Henning is serving on the Metropolitan Planning Organization and the Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council.
Commissioner Henning stands tall and firm on the following issues:
- A taxpayer, who receives a benefit, should pay for the benefit.
- Environment is important; approximately 78% of Collier County land is in preserve and will forever remain that way.
- Property rights.
- Community Character.
- Less government is manageable.
- The community reviewing the alternative intersection improvements at Golden Gate Parkway and Airport Road.
A message from Commissioner Henning:
"As a longtime resident and community activist in Collier County, I have seen the many, important changes over the years. I feel that I have a strong background and extensive knowledge about the best direction for the Collier County community, for the residents' and the development. I keep involved with my constituents through telephone calls, meetings, and emails. I am always available to assist my community. I am proud to be part of the current Board of County Commissioners that lead Collier County."
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