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 this 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. There is. There is some dissonance there. (20:02–20:14)
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Asserts that the 86% increase in property tax receipts in Manatee County equates to $213 million in increased collection.
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