Florida · DeSoto County · 35,947 residents (April 1, 2025)
DeSoto County
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County finances$76.7M spent by the county government in FY 2024-25; $27,361,810 in county property taxes levied for 2025.Open →Amendment 3The state estimates local governments in the county would collect $8.9M less a year once fully phased in.Open →License-plate readersProgram documented, current use unconfirmed · 1 agency documented.Open →Data centers1 large data center project tracked in the county.Open →Officials’ paySheriff’s base salary $204,531; county commissioner $44,769 (FY 2025-26).Open →
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