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Okeechobee County
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2027 Legislative Priorities and Appropriations Requests

Summary

The county's state wish list includes $5 million for Sheriff's administration building upgrades and a local bill to convey about 42 acres of state-held land back to the county for economic development. Commissioner Sumner asked to add a rural infrastructure fund concept of up to $100 million.

At a glance

Total mentions
1
Last 30 days
1

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 5, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Seeks $5 million in state appropriations for the Sheriff's administration building.

✅Who benefits

County residents through public safety infrastructure, economic development land, and rural funding advocacy.

Mentions & discussions (1)

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