Budget Blues County Skirts Taxing Situation
Okaloosa County commissioners face a potential budget squeeze as state projections revise downward sales tax receipts by about 123000 dollars from 22 million to 21 million. Officials note a 5.6 percent drop could force line-item shifts, with safeguards including reserves of 400000 dollars and contingency funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingrid Kreis
Okaloosa
Paul
State Department of Revenue
Bill Peebles
Peter
McGuire
Okaloosa County Schools contemplate 1983-84 cuts
Budget shortfalls force Okaloosa County Schools to tighten spending. The board rejected a 250000 bus purchase and a countywide cost containment committee reviews options for 1983-84. Deputy Supt Pledger Sullivan says most cuts will affect personnel as student numbers decline and state funds drop by about 750000. Community groups and Destin Elementary staff contribute scraps and donations to stretch resources.
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Karen MacGrogan
Okaloosa County
Destin
Eugene Walls
Walls
Janet Cass
Cass
Village Art Gallery
Pledger Sullivan
Sullivan
Chamber Considers Traffic Signal Modifications on Gulfshore Dr
The Holiday Isle Improvement Association pressed officials to modify the Gulfshore Drive signal at Highway 98 to relieve through-traffic bottlenecks and reduce accident risk. Construction began on a left turn lane. a fourth northbound signal is planned, with studies urged for additional turn lanes and center lane access to the shopping center.
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Gulfshore Drive
Holiday Isle
Clary
Alden
Gulfshore
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Bob McGuire
Florida
Larry Anders
DRY Cleaners
Destin’s
Chateau Village Plaza
Dave
Florida Girl Docks
Gulf
Hwy
Destin Bridge
Resort Interiors Inc
Shores
Gulf Coast
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