Reality of Reductions

The citizens of Florida have been asking for tax relief.  While the larger picture is still taking shape, the impacts of these reductions has begun.

Action by the Florida Legislature last year resulted in a $51 million decrease in Pinellas County’s fiscal year 2007-2008 budget. The passage of Amendment One in January, along with other factors, will mean even more reductions for the county again this year.

The reality of these reductions is that your county government will have to make some very difficult decisions during the budget planning process. These decisions may affect services and programs you have come to enjoy.

	What factors are affecting county revenues?
	How will reductions in the budget affect you?
	What is the process for making these reductions?