A motion to leave Mud River as-is, with signs instead of a new manatee zone, failed (Hernando County, Aug 26, 2025)
How each Hernando County commissioner voted on Aug 26, 2025: A motion to leave Mud River as-is, with signs instead of a new manatee zone, failed. With the official record.
Result: Failed 2 to 3
On an ordinance recognizing a manatee protection zone at Mud River and the Weeki Wachee Gardens area, Champion moved to leave things as they are and add signage and public education instead. That motion failed 2 to 3. This record doesn't show a later vote on the ordinance itself.
Yes: Ryan Amsler, Steve Champion
No: John Allocco, Jerry Campbell, Brian Hawkins
Official wording: Ordinance Recognizing Manatee Protection Zone Located at Mud River and Weeki Wachee Gardens Area