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Public commenters urge more housing and services, question use of tourism and detention funds
Summary
Nine residents and representatives spoke during the county budget public hearing, urging increased spending on homelessness and housing, changes to tourist development tax use, legal services for immigrants, and raising questions about a local lake special assessment.
During the Sept. 4 first public hearing on Orange County’s tentative budget, nine speakers addressed the board on homelessness, the use of tourist development tax revenue, funding for immigration detention, community services and a specific special assessment notice.
Dr. Jim Moyer, who identified himself as an elected supervisor for Orange Soil and Water Conservation District 2, asked the board for support for the district’s 80th anniversary and noted the district seeks partnerships and donations to sustain programming in schools.
Kathleen Fitzgerald, of Support Orlando Shelters, urged county collaboration with the City of Orlando on…
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