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Citrus leaders ask Tallahassee for sewer, training center and space for growing county
Summary
Citrus County and municipal leaders presented a coordinated set of requests to the county's state representative seeking state funding for septic-to-sewer conversion, a regional public safety training center, judicial and government space, and resilience work for Crystal River city hall.
Citrus County and municipal leaders presented a package of infrastructure and resilience requests to the county's state representative, underscoring coordinated priorities for water quality, public safety and government capacity as the county grows.
Rebecca Bays, chairwoman of the Citrus County Board of County Commissioners, said Citrus County is "identified by water" and urged state support for replacing aging septic systems in Floral City. "We're requesting a $7,000,000 investment for the Floral City septic to sewer expansion," Bays said, framing the project as both environmental protection and a public-health investment.
Bays and other officials also sought state support for a…
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