County Commissioners Approve $740 million net Annual Budget

Government

Manatee County Commissioners have adopted a $740 net budget for next year which includes funding for new Sheriff's Office deputies, de-escalation training for law enforcement, two new ambulance units and a host of long-needed transportation improvements throughout Manatee County. The recommended budget proposes $186 million in road projects including several signature improvements. The County remains cautious about the final outcome of impacts of COVID-19 as FY20 closes out and have adopted a budget for FY21 that keeps an eye toward rebuilding the economy of Manatee County.

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