Sarasota County, Florida
FACT 18 OF 28
VERIFIEDFive commissioners. Only ONE ever voted no.
4–1 / 3–1
Knight the only no at both FY2026 hearings
Commissioner Tom Knight cast the only no votes on the FY2026 budget. Neunder and Smith voted yes at both hearings.
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Tentative hearing — Sept 10, 2025 (Res. 2025-161) — passed 4-1
Mast
YES
Smith
YES
Knight
NO
Neunder
YES
Cutsinger
YES
Final hearing — Sept 24, 2025 (Res. 2025-163) — passed 3-1
Mast
YES
Smith
YES
Knight
NO
Neunder
YES
Cutsinger
ABSENT
Commissioner Tom Knight — a former three-term Sarasota County Sheriff — was the lone dissent at both hearings.
Source: Sarasota County Commission minutes, Sept. 10 & 24, 2025 (roll calls)