Operating county government with a property tax levy lower than more than a decade ago is a notable achievement for any government, at any level, anywhere. Our government has become a leader in the state in cutting taxes.
Few counties can claim four property tax cuts in the past six years.
Another striking measurement of our budgetary success is illustrated when comparing our county government property tax bill with other property tax jurisdictions county wide. The budgets I have sent to the Legislature have, on average, held spending under the inflation rate. Two budgets have actually cut spending , including the 1998 plan I sent the Legislature. This is all a startling contrast to the adopted budgets preceding the reform agenda this administration set forth six years ago. This enviable fiscal record has been achieved by a commitment to management excellence, innovation, creative solutions to emerging challenges, and applying private sector business principles to county government.