Ocala & Marion CountyGovernment Services
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(352) 369-7000Mayor of Ocala
Chief executive officer of the City of Ocala
Ben Marciano
Mayor of Ocala
Mayor Ben Marciano serves as the chief executive of the City of Ocala, bringing experience in local government and community leadership to the role. He was elected unopposed in 2023, replacing Kent Guinn who served as mayor for 12 years.
Barry M. Mansfield
City Councilman
Ire Bethea Sr.
City Council President
Jay Musleh
City Council President Pro-Tempore
Kristen Dreyer
City Councilwoman
James "Jim" P. Hilty Sr.
City Councilman
Nov. 3, 2026 General Election
Early voting runs Oct. 22-31 at nine sites. See our Marion County voting guide for sites, hours, ID rules and what is on the ballot, and our explainer on the $140 million parks and conservation bond.
Recent Decisions
- City Council introduced an ordinance on Oct. 6, 2026, to repeal Ocala's business tax receipt, with a final vote scheduled for Oct. 20: Ocala moves to repeal its business tax receipt.
- County commissioners voted 4-0 on Oct. 6, 2026, to approve the county's first agricultural enclave under a new state law: Marion County approves its first agricultural enclave.
Marion County Commissioners
Five-member board governing Marion County. Each commissioner represents a different district — see the Marion County map to identify your district.
Craig Curry
County Commissioner
Kathy Bryant
County Commissioner
Matt McClain
County Commissioner
Carl Zalak III
County Commissioner
Michelle Stone
County Commission Chairman
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