County Approves Budget Despite Residents' Objection
Okaloosa County commissioners approved a 3.673 mill budget with a 19 percent tax hike despite loud public opposition. Residents urged lower taxes and cuts of about 100,000, citing rising valuations and sheriff's department spending. A second hearing is set for Sept. 16 at Crestview courthouse.
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Okaloosa
Commission
Bill Peebles Jr
Joe Mosier
Larry Anders
Sam Brunson
Mike Mitchell
Peebles
Crestview
John Gibson
Destin
Tom Mosley
Niceville
Shalimar
Mosley
Clarence Flemming
Betty Wig
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Mosier
Ponds blamed for lagoon pollution north of US 98
Destin residents allege percolation ponds north of U S 98 pollute Old Pass Lagoon with brown water and nutrients. DOT plans an underwater drain and pumping facility to redirect seepage away from the highway and lagoon, while flooding remains tied to rain and water table dynamics.
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Grand Mariner
Old Pass Lagoon
Milenski
Jenna
Erik Smith
Destin Water Users
Barrier Islands
Smith
DOT
Walter Ray
Ray
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