Florida · Polk County · 846,896 residents (April 1, 2025)
Polk County
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County finances$1.1B spent by the county government in FY 2024-25; $513,509,479 in county property taxes levied for 2025.Open →Amendment 3The state estimates local governments in the county would collect $365.6M less a year once fully phased in.Open →License-plate readersUsing license-plate readers · 2 agencies documented.Open →Data centers3 large data center projects tracked in the county.Open →Officials’ paySheriff’s base salary $269,704; county commissioner $122,400 (FY 2025-26).Open →
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