Santa Rosa County renews 5¢ local option gas tax set to expire Dec. 31
September 22, 2026 | Santa Rosa County, Florida
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The county held a public hearing on renewal of the existing 5¢ local option gas tax that is due to expire Dec. 31. Brad Baker explained the tax's proceeds go to transportation expenditures within the county and are split with municipalities; he described the renewal as not a new tax but a continuation of the current local option levy.
Two public commenters spoke in favor of the renewal, with Sherry Chapman urging the board not to view the tax negatively: “If you don't have this tax, you don't get your roads paved.” Seeing no objection from the board, the chairman made a motion to approve the renewal and it passed without recorded dissent.
Two public commenters spoke in favor of the renewal, with Sherry Chapman urging the board not to view the tax negatively: “If you don't have this tax, you don't get your roads paved.” Seeing no objection from the board, the chairman made a motion to approve the renewal and it passed without recorded dissent.
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