Here’s how much money Okaloosa County Government Plans to Spend in 2023
While the final decision is on September 20th, and could change – it looks like the Okaloosa County Government is spending this much this year.
While the final decision is on September 20th, and could change – it looks like the Okaloosa County Government is spending this much this year.
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport had almost two million passengers come through its terminals in 2021 – a 40% increase from 2020.
In an unprecedented move, The Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners exercised its right to cut $72,000 in lobbying and advertising from the Mid-Bay Bridge Authority’s budget for Fiscal Year 22-23.
Recently, according to Commissioner Boyles, the Mid-Bay Bridge Authority (more info below on who they are) spent more than $10 million on repairs, although the bridge is less than 30 years old.
Residents expressed frustration that they are still paying tolls despite the amount of time that has passed since the completion of construction.
“If it was my house, it would be paid off by now,” Boyles said ruefully to the citizens.
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