On WCOA this morning, I spoke with District 1 County Commissioner Jeff Bergosh and State Rep. Alex Andrade about the referendum to incorporate the Perdido area.
“I think both sides of the matter were well-represented,” said Bergosh. “Each had compelling speakers who put their case forward for it going onto the ballot. There was an equal number on both sides, and they just laid their case out, and I think it was enough for our delegation to determine that it needs to move forward as a local bill in Tallahassee, which will pass it, at which point next year, it will go on the ballot for the people in Perdido to decide.”
Rep. Andrade said the bill will go through multiple committees before a floor and being put on the 2024 ballot for voters to decide. There are still some questions regarding taxes and the density requirement, but it is expected to be on the ballot unless there are unforeseen circumstances.
The focus should be on the services provided and the taxes collected to pay for them. The decision should ultimately be made by the voters in the community.
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ANDRADE
