Hernando County: half-cent sales surtax for law enforcement and public safety
Hernando County · Hernando County County · November 3, 2026
The question on your ballot
In order to fund the Hernando County Sheriffs Office's acquisition of law enforcement infrastructure as defined by law, shall Hernando County levy a one-half cent sales surtax, beginning in 2027 and continuing through 2031, with proceeds shared between Hernando County and the City of Brooksville, subject to independent citizen oversight?
In plain language
A VoterDecoder summary of the official measure text.
The county proposes a one-half cent sales surtax to fund the Hernando County Sheriff's Office's acquisition of law enforcement infrastructure as defined by law. The surtax would begin in 2027 and continue through 2031. Proceeds would be shared between Hernando County and the City of Brooksville. The surtax would be subject to independent citizen oversight. A YES vote levies the surtax. A NO vote does not levy it.
Official ballot arguments
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Opponents say
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