Thursday, June 16, 2011

Manatee County to hold public hearing tonight on its budget

The sheriff is asking for county commissioners to raise taxes so he can hire new deputies. Some commissioners are even considering a bigger tax increase for raises for deputies. At the same time commissioners are considering cuts to other areas, including animal services and park projects.

The county has already eliminated 54 positions and is using its reserves to meet some county obligations. 

Anyone who wants to weigh in on these issues can speak out at a public hearing at 6 p.m.today in  the county commission chambers. The meeting are held in the county administration building 1112 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton.

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