"There’s pushback on any government spending right now.”
“Imagine literally cutting our budget 50%."
The report admonishes St. Petersburg for supporting LGBTQ events, including “those that groom minors."
“Recent national events remind us of the harm that false and politically motivated statements can create."
“There is no plan for how this lost revenue will be offset."
“For us, this is a critical, critical piece of legislation that needs to change."
“It should be noted that neither of the expenditures called out were funded by property taxes."
While the formula used to calculate property taxes remains unchanged, it represents a 3.93% increase from the roll back rate.
In addition to mitigating discrimination and wage theft recovery efforts, the office ensures compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and offers anti-harassment training.
Pinellas County Commissioner Vince Nowicki admonished administrators for not sharing information and scrutinized staff positions Thursday.