Brian Thurston email & contact info

Emergency Management Program Manager at Polk County.

Work Email

b************@p**************

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Direct Phone

+1 (***) ***-****

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LinkedIn URL

linkedin.com/in/••••••••

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Employing Organization

Polk County

Team

Key Colleagues

Decision makers at Polk County

Cassie Bridges
Accountant I
Kevin Shireman
Assistant Fire Chief and Fire Marshal
Andy Long
Battalion Chief
Christia Johnson
Budget & Management Services Division Director
Martha Santiago
Chair, Polk County Board of County Commissioners

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Public Activity & Signals

Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Brian Thurston’s organization

Jul 7, 2026BoardMeeting

Board

Polk County Board of County Commissioners Board Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners confirmed the appointment of a new human resources director. Additionally, they received a supplemental update regarding the utility rate study, which proposes a phased increase in reclaimed water rates to support conservation, financial stability, and long-term capital utility projects. The Board also approved several appointments and reappointments to the Planning Commission to fill expiring terms and existing vacancies.

Jun 16, 2026BoardMeeting

Board

Polk County Board Of County Commissioners Board Meeting

The meeting included the presentation of three Government Finance Officers Association awards to the county. The board approved the update of voting precinct boundaries following redistricting and confirmed the appointment of a new director for the Real Estate Services Division. Commissioners also approved a construction contract for the Thompson Nursery Road extension project and an amendment for additional engineering services. Additionally, a work session was held to discuss utility rate study findings and preliminary budget projections for the upcoming fiscal years.

Oct 22, 2020StrategicPlan

Board

Polk Transportation Planning Organization Long-Range Transportation Plan 2045

This document outlines the 2045 Long-Range Transportation Plan for Polk County, aiming to manage anticipated population and employment growth by enhancing the transportation network. Key priorities include improving safety with a 'Vision Zero' approach, integrating transportation technology like connected vehicles, and securing substantial funding for infrastructure. The plan details projects across various modes, including road widening, complete streets, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, transit service enhancements (such as SunRail extension), and an expanded trail system. It emphasizes a multi-modal approach to address current and future transportation needs.

Apr 25, 2025BoardMeeting

Board

Polk County Annual Meeting

The annual State of the County meeting focused on key regional updates and departmental reports. Discussion topics included public safety initiatives such as fire rescue and law enforcement facility expansions, the county's response and recovery efforts following Hurricane Milton, significant economic growth and job creation metrics, and ongoing transportation infrastructure projects, including road widening and potential high-speed rail developments. Additionally, the meeting highlighted environmental and sustainability projects at the North Central Landfill, such as the leachate treatment system and landfill gas recovery program, as well as utility expansion efforts to support continued growth.

Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.

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