Ron DeSantis: “Property tax receipts have gone up 86% in the last six years…”

“You know, you have seen over the last six years, you know, you've seen a really significant increase in spending at the county level. Property tax receipts have gone up 86% in the last six years in [Manatee] county. and that's $213 million in increased collection. Now, there has been growth in Manatee, but It's been about 14%. And you compare that to the 86% of the property tax growth.” (20:02)

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