LEE COUNTY, Fla. —
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has proposed a $41 million budget increase to address operational needs and public safety, which would double its budget compared to eight years ago.
The additional funding would cover expenses such as maintaining facilities, raising deputy salaries, and paying for inmate medical care. This year’s budget is $327 million, nearly $19 million more than last year and $55 million more than the 2023-24 budget…