How Will We Pay

How Will We Pay is a public discussion about how Manatee County will pay for local government in years to come. It is a revenue neutral way to ensure that people who use government pay for government, instead of the burden falling largely on the backs of local property owners.

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Learn more about Manatee's proposed half cent sales tax

Why is Manatee County considering a half-cent sales tax? How will the proposed half-cent sales tax be spent? How will the half-cent proposal affect your family? Learn more in our Frequently Asked Questions area. read on Learn more about Manatee's proposed half cent sales tax