Kevin Karnes is Lee County’s Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller. As Clerk, Karnes is responsible for nearly 1,000 duties designated by the Florida Constitution and Statutes. The Clerk of the Circuit Court’s primary function is to safeguard the integrity of all court records. In addition to serving as the Clerk of the Circuit Court, the Clerk is County Recorder, Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Auditor for Lee County. Karnes is responsible for managing and investing nearly $2 billion of Lee County’s tax dollars annually.