Dr. Gregory Strand v. Escambia County, Florida

SC06-1894

Escambia County passed an ordinance to issue $135 million in revenue bonds. The circuit court validated the bond issue, denying arguments made by Dr. Strand, a property owner in Escambia who challenged the bonds. Dr. Strand argued the bonds were backed by property taxes but were not approved by voters as required by the state constitution. He also argued the bonds did not meet the criteria set out in a state law that outlines how bonds may be issued without a voter referendum in order to develop blighted areas. Escambia argues that the bonds are not backed by property taxes and that the county has the power to issue the bonds independent of the state law cited by Mr. Strand.

Escambia County