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Residents urge cost reviews, impact fees and a citizens committee as county models budget stress
Summary
During public comment at a Wakulla County workshop, residents urged the board to consider a citizens expenditure review committee, privatization of services, and impact fees to help offset potential shortfalls if state homestead exemptions proceed.
WAKULLA COUNTY — Public commenters at a Wakulla County workshop offered several local remedies to reduce spending and raise revenue as county staff presented a scenario in which homestead exemptions could remove millions from the general fund.
Kenneth Clisby urged the creation of a citizens committee to review county expenditures and suggested privatizing some services such as fleet maintenance and road…
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