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This is where you'll find the latest news, community testimonials and details about City and County projects funded by the penny. Check back regularly to see information about upcoming public meetings, more project details, and what renewal means for Escambia County.
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Want to learn more or share your voice? Escambia County Commission and Pensacola City Council meetings are open to the public. Check out the city and county websites for upcoming meetings.
Local Option Sales Tax Helps Revitalize Miralla Park
Playground upgrades, improved accessibility, and new amenities at Miralla Park show how Escambia County's one-cent Local Option Sales Tax continues to enhance the everyday spaces where neighbors gather.
Haas Center Study: Escambia County’s L.O.S.T. Has Generated $2.1 Billion In Economic Impact
An independent analysis recently published by the UWF Haas Center found that L.O.S.T.-funded projects have generated $2.1 billion in economic impact for Escambia County, supporting thousands of local jobs and critical infrastructure across our community.
How the Penny and One Dedicated Neighbor Transformed the Lincoln Park Community
Retired businessman Venson White has spent years speaking up for Lincoln Park in Ensley, and the neighborhood's new sidewalks are proof that the penny and one persistent voice can make a difference.
The Power of the Penny.
Over the past 34 years Escambia County's 1 cent Local Option Sales Tax has generated $2 billion that has funded hundreds of public safety, transportation, recreational and neighborhood improvement projects.
“A Thousand Percent Thumbs Up”
Rolling Hills resident Christopher Barganier loves how the Penny impacted his neighborhood and wants everyone to understand how it works.