I hate to be the horse's ass yet again, but rumor, "I read somewhere" and "I recall reading" is no way to discuss potential cuts in county services. Per one comment, Sumter is cutting "a lot of public safety services." What is that? Are they closing the fire department or sheriff's office. Maybe the jail is going to a 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM operation? Maybe they're reducing one crossing guard? Maybe the cost cutting is reducing the amount of target practice the deputies get or increasing the mileage between oil changes on cruisers? Or maybe it's buying 6 helicopters instead of 8. Facts just might impact the discussion.

What does Sumter County provide now and what would they provide as a result of any new budget structure? Then the PAO can come in and sue.