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Taxes, county spending, and public comment limits

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Last discussed Feb 17, 2026.

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OpposedDavid ButlerFeb 17, 2026

Criticized the 15-speaker public comment cap, county plane trips to Tallahassee (~$1,000/hour), rising taxes, the water-hungry data center approved during a water ban, and claimed the board controls the Sheriff's budget including animal control funding.

Board of County Commissioners — February 17, 2026 · 29:01 →