A lifelong resident in the Tavares area, Lake County Commissioner Debbie Stivender has represented District 3 since 2000. Her passion is to assist people in meeting their needs.

Stivender has more than 30 years of experience in many governmental areas. She was formerly the interim director of growth management, economic development director and airport manager for the City of Leesburg. In addition, she was employed by Lake County for 12 years in the Department of Growth Management.

During her civil service, Stivender also served on several county and city committees and boards. Her interests include bowling, singing and going to the movies. She has four children and six grandchildren.

Prior public service
City of Tavares Council Member 1995-1996, 1999-2000

Government board participation
Children's Services Council
Historical Museum Advisory Committee
Historical Society
Juvenile Justice Council
Tourist Development Council
Metropolitan Planning Organization
National Association of Counties (NACo), Community and Economic Development Steering Committee
Parks, Recreation and Trails Advisory Board
Arts and Cultural Alliance

Board liaison appointments
Lake-Sumter Metropolitan Planning Organization, Past Chairman
Children's Services Council
Historical Museum Advisory Committee
Transportation Disadvantaged Coordinating Board, Chairman
Juvenile Justice Board
Tourist Development Council, Chairman
Arts & Cultural Alliance, Chairman
Shared Services Network

Community service
Altrusa International (inactive member)
Boys and Girls Club Lake and Sumter County
Florida Healthy Kids, Chairman Marketing and Outreach Committee
Christian Social Services
Lake County Gator Club
Lake Federation Republican Women's Club
Leadership Lake Alumni
Leesburg Partnership, Board Member
North East Lake County Chamber of Commerce
Tavares Chamber of Commerce
Tavares High School Band Booster
Tavares High Athletic Booster

To contact Commissioner Stivender, call (352) 343-9850 or send an e-mail.