Stacy M. Butterfield, CPA, is the Polk County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller. In this role, she safeguards public funds and records by performing three roles: Clerk of Courts, County Recorder, and County Comptroller.

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Clerk Butterfield was elected to the position in 2012 and has proudly served three terms in office. Prior to becoming Clerk, she served as a top administrator in the office. Clerk Butterfield is a certified public accountant. She started her career with a private accounting firm auditing government clients, which is where she discovered her passion for public service.

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Clerk Butterfield graduated from Florida Southern College with a master's degree in business administration and a bachelor's degree in accounting. She served for a number of years as an adjunct professor at her alma mater.

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With nearly four decades of service to the Clerk's office, Clerk Butterfield has an exceptional understanding of the office and what it takes to best serve the Polk County community.

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Clerk Butterfield represents  Polk County on many statewide initiatives. She has served as the President of the statewide Clerk and Comptroller's association and is currently serving as the Legislative chair. She was appointed by Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice Canady to serve on the Workgroup on the Continuity of Court Operations and Proceedings During and After COVID-19 as well as the Workgroup on Access to Justice. She was also recently appointed by Chief Justice Muñiz to serve on the Judicial Circuit Assessment Committee.