District 4 County Commissioner
Commissioner Christine Miller, resident of Plant City, Florida, is the current District 4 representative. She was appointed to the board in 2024 by Governor Ron DeSantis and won re-election in November shortly thereafter. As the Vice Chair of the Board, Commissioner Miller is an influential leader who has played a pivotal role in her community. Prior to being appointed, Christine served as the President & CEO of the Plant City Chamber of Commerce. While at the helm of a major organization, she was committed to promoting exponential growth for commercial, industrial, agricultural, and civic interests in the East Hillsborough region.
Experience
Christine has decades of experience in the business and non-profit industries that have catapulted her into public-service. As a commissioner, she has championed several issues for her community:
- Establishing Hillsborough County's first ever DOGE citizen-led committee
- Spearheaded the creation of a stormwater prevention task force that would focus on Baker Creek, Pemberton Creek, Lake Thonotosassa and the Shangri-La neighborhood in Seffner
- Worked alongside the Port of Tampa Bay to enhance business diversification to ensure long-term financial success for her district
Boards and councils
As part of her duties as a County Commissioner, she serves on the following boards:
- Hillsborough River Interlocal Planning Board
- Hillsborough Transit Authority (HART)
- Port of Tampa Bay
- Tampa Bay Estuary Program Policy Board
- Transportation Planning Organization
- The Florida Aquarium Board of Directors
- Commission on Human Trafficking (Alternate Member)
Education and family life
She holds a Bachelor of Science in Resource Economics from the University of Massachusetts, a Post Crisis Leadership Certificate from the University of South Florida, and a Master of Public Administration from Florida State University.
Christine resides in Plant City with her husband of 25 years, Les, a lifelong Plant City resident, and her three children. She enjoys reading, hiking and is happiest when spending quality time with her family and friends.