Harden Addresses Growth and Taxes Ahead of Florida Legislature
Freshman Rep. Robert Harden of District 5 in Northwest Florida told South Walton Kiwanis members growth and transportation top the upcoming session. He cited 900 new residents daily, the need for better roads and schools, and discussed sales tax exemptions and potential income tax as options, plus lottery revenue use.
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Robert Harden
Harden
South Walton
Okaloosa County
Florida
Bob Martinez
Department of Transportation
Kay Henderson
Sam Bell
House Appropriations Committee
Walton County TDC reviews beach plan proposals
The Tourist Development Council discusses seven consulting firms for a South Walton beach improvement conceptual plan. Review of proposals is to occur before the March 18 meeting with a final pick targeted for the next session. The plan funds come from a two percent tourism tax with half for beach work and half for advertising.
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Robert Harden
Walton County
Tourist Development Council
South
Walton
TDC
South Walton
County Chamber of Commerce
Ruby Rivard
Walton County Commission
State Department of Revenue
Walton County Considers Local Gas Tax Plan
Walton County will study county roads to identify needs and create a five year road management plan. A proposed five cent per gallon tax would fund paving resurfacing and bridge work within the county to be prioritized by the planning department.
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Walton County
County Planning Department
Planning Department
Dewey Wilson
Wilson
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