North Port eyes May 13 special election to ask voters about financing infrastructure needs

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

50% : That tack would not redirect salex tax funding or require the sale of other city-owned properties - revenue teams that had been discussed in 2024.
47% : An additional $5 million would come from the sale of the existing structure to the city's building division and $10 million would come from state grants - though they're not guaranteed, as state and federal officials typically look more favorably on "shovel ready" projects.

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