In a dramatic turn during yesterday’s Escambia County Commission meeting, Chair Mike Kohler suggested putting the Escambia Children’s Trust back on the ballot, questioning whether voters still support the tax-funded entity. This proposal came during a contentious hour-long debate over the Trust’s request for an exemption from paying into Community Redevelopment Areas (CRAs).
Kohler asked County Attorney Alison Rogers during the heated discussion:
“Is there a way for us to put this back on the ballot in 2026 as a referendum to see if the people actually want it?”…