BREAKING NEWS
Trio of Commissioners Shut Down Effort to Increase Property Tax Bills
A trio of Santa Rosa County Commissioners this morning shot down two motions by Chairman Kerry Smith to move forward two Municipal Service Taxing Units (MSTUs), which could have appeared on the August ad valorem bills of property owners. Commissioners Bobby Burkett, Ray Eddington and Rhett Rowell stood up against pressure from Smith and … read more
Santa Rosa County Proposes New Property Taxes
Santa Rosa County property owners in mid-August could see multiple new taxes on their annual property tax bills if county commissioners move forward with two Municipal Service Taxing Units (MSTUs). The board is also considering a Municipal Services Benefit Unit (MSBU), which would be levied on property owners in 27 neighborhoods. The effort to implement … read more
Commissioners Fight Over Kerry Smith’s Effort to Remove Another County Appointee
Commissioner Kerry Smith is once again trying to remove a volunteer appointee from a county advisory board. However, Smith so far has failed to pursuade another commissioner to second to his motion. But he voiced intent to try again Thursday. In 2023 Smith attracted much criticism over his removal of Pasco Gibson, who was serving … read more
