Manatee County commissioners are looking ahead to 2026 as the new year approaches.
In December 2025, commissioners adopted the county’s first organization wide strategic plan, setting a vision, mission and series of goals intended to guide growth and preservation in the years ahead.
“It’s clear, concise and gives us direction,” said Commissioner George Kruse, whose term as chair was to end Jan. 1, with the transfer of the gavel to Commissioner Tal Siddique, District 3. “Now it’s up to everyone to follow the direction.”…