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Board centralizes grants, communications and economic development in new Government Relations department; reallocates funds
Summary
The board approved moving several programs (grants, 3‑1‑1, economic development) into a centralized Government Relations department and reallocated budget lines to create the new department; the vote passed 7–0 after an extended briefing and public comment.
The Manatee County Board approved creating a centralized Government Relations department that combines economic development, grants administration, legislative affairs, communications and related programs under a single leadership team.
After extended discussion and public comment, the board voted 7–0 to adopt a budget amendment and transfers that consolidate staffing and program budgets into the new department and move related TIF and reserve funds back into centralized accounts. County staff said the…
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