PUNTA GORDA — After pushing for a DOGE-style report on the inner workings of the city of Punta Gorda, officials backed off saying it’s too time-consuming and complicated.
At a meeting, Punta Gorda City Councilmember Janis Denton suggested the city undergo a Florida Department of Governmental Efficiency analysis to ensure the city is operating efficiently.
City Manager Melissa Reichert explained all municipalities were sent a form from the governor’s office to fill out and return. She said the city did it and was not flagged by state officials…