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Residents urge preparation, efficiency and benefit changes at Bradford County town-hall
Summary
Multiple residents urged the county to prepare for Amendment 3 by reviewing budgets, considering asset sales, and asking employees to share benefit costs; speakers gave differing figures for insurance and polling and called for a budget workshop.
Several residents spoke during the public-comment period after the county presentation, urging both preparation for the possible revenue loss and targeted budget actions.
Tom Germano, of Keystone Heights, said the polling shows the amendment near 64% and urged officials to prepare before the November vote. "Current polling is showing it to be about 64%." Paul Still recommended operational efficiencies and suggested selling county buildings and reducing landfill collection centers and hours. Lottie argued that county employees should contribute to their health insurance and estimated that insurance costs the county roughly $3.4–4.0 million. Beau Hasten, who identified himself as a Bradford County resident, said county insurance costs are $3,824,077 and urged elected officials to hold a budget workshop to identify cuts and professional-services savings.
Commenters differed on emphasis—some urged revenue options; others pushed for internal cuts—and no board action followed the remarks.
