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Hernando County
Taxes Budget

Proposed Ordinance Imposing Local Government Infrastructure Surtax

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Community sentiment

Opposed (8)Neutral (1)

At a glance

Public comments
9
Last 30 days
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Last discussed May 5, 2026.

Public comments (9)

OpposedCarol EckenrothMay 5, 2026

Strongly opposed new taxes and urged better fiscal management of existing county budgets.

Board of County Commissioners — May 5, 2026 · 3:02:19 →
OpposedMichael BermanMay 5, 2026

Discussed the history of impact fees and argued that new construction impacts should be funded by developers rather than existing homeowners.

Board of County Commissioners — May 5, 2026 · 3:09:10 →
OpposedKelly DotsonMay 5, 2026

Expressed pride in Hernando County's low tax status and urged commissioners to reject any new surtax.

Board of County Commissioners — May 5, 2026 · 3:11:31 →
OpposedScott MathieuMay 5, 2026

Voiced fierce opposition to taxes and criticized government spending.

Board of County Commissioners — May 5, 2026 · 5:18:50 →
OpposedAndrew DempseyMay 5, 2026

Argued against tax increases and suggested stricter enforcement on commercial dump trucks damaging local roads.

Board of County Commissioners — May 5, 2026 · 3:17:55 →
NeutralEmpress LisaMay 5, 2026

Spoke about historical local records and community grievances.

Board of County Commissioners — May 5, 2026 · 3:22:02 →
OpposedCorey DyeMay 5, 2026

Criticized the board for considering sales taxes and excessive development density.

Board of County Commissioners — May 5, 2026 · 3:24:41 →
OpposedMarie KellyMay 5, 2026

Expressed frustration as a local business owner over high taxes, permitting delays, and residential growth.

Board of County Commissioners — May 5, 2026 · 3:24:57 →
OpposedLinda MorehouseMay 5, 2026

Objected to tax increases and called for building moratoriums until infrastructure catches up.

Board of County Commissioners — May 5, 2026 · 3:28:41 →