Resident urges full accounting before approving sheriff's new $13 million request
A public commenter told commissioners the sheriff's office received $18 million in county funding last year and is now seeking an additional $13 million, questioning why executive positions have grown and asking for transparent accounting of all funding streams.
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During public comment at the July 21 meeting, Tina Speaker challenged the board to demand a full accounting of the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office funding before approving any large budget increases. She told commissioners that the office received $18 million in county funding last year and said the sheriff is now requesting an additional $13 million, which she characterized as a 32% increase.
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