They cut the rate. They collected $64 million more.
Sarasota County Facts

Sarasota County, Florida

ON THE RECORD
Many of our officials are failing to even try to reduce spending. They wanted more — in some cases, a lot more.

Commissioner Tom Knight

Neunder and Smith voted yes on every record budget and bond.

Source: Sarasota Herald-Tribune op-ed, Jul 31, 2025.