Link to ScGov.Net Sarasota County Government Online                                                         Perform Search
Call Center 
941-861-5000                            

County A-Z                        
Calendar of Events          
Meetings and Agendas    
Careers                            
Advisory Boards/Councils Home
Advisory Boards and Councils
Advisory Boards and Councils Vacancies
Advisory Boards and Councils Calendar of Events
Apply for an Advisory Board
Community Volunteer Involvement
Meetings on Demand / Board Agendas
Public Improvement Districts
Weekly Calendar
 
Resources
       Advisory Council e-Mail
         Policy
       E-Mail an Advisory Board
         Member
       First Amendment
         Foundation
       Government in the
         Sunshine
 
Sarasota County Links
       Access Sarasota TV Live
       All Hazards Preparation
       GIS Mapping
       Parks and Recreation
       SCAT Bus System
 
 
Sarasota County Government - Advisory Boards - Citizen Tax Oversight Committee
Citizen Tax Oversight Committee
Governing Legislation: Ordinance No. 97-083 and Resolution No. 97-263 superseded by Resolution No. 98-023 and 98-314

Purpose: The Citizen Tax Oversight Committee assures the infrastructure surtax project process is fair, open and fully disclosed and that money is allocated appropriately. The committee has nine County Commission-appointed members who meet at least two times a year.

Requirements:

  • Must be a resident of unincorporated Sarasota County.
  • Must not be a full-time Sarasota County employee or a private individual or employee of a private firm under contract with the county.
  • Must be free from actual or potential conflict of interest that would prevent an unbiased review.

Term: At-Large Members: four years; District Members: four years

Meetings: As called by the chairman, usually twice a year.

 
County Staff Contacts:
   Anna Madden - 861-5035   E-mail: amadden@scgov.net
 
 

Member: Term Original Appointment Appointed Expires
    Fawn, Janis
    District 3 Representative
4 year(s) 7/22/2003   9/22/2009   9/30/2013  
     Residence:
        213 S. Harbor Dr.
        Venice, FL 34285
        Phone: 497-2411
     Business:
        Email: Janis.Fawn@sarasotaadvisory.net
 
    Gries, Dennis
    District 5 Representative
    Office: Chair
4 year(s) 3/15/2005   4/7/2009   3/31/2013  
     Residence:
        5262 Far Oak Cir
        Sarasota, FL 34238
        Phone: 927-3757
     Business:
        Email: Dennis.Gries@sarasotaadvisory.net
 
    Meurs, Brian
    At-Large
4 year(s) 7/22/2003   9/11/2007   9/11/2011  
     Residence:
        1822 Flametree Lane
        Venice, FL 34293
     Business:
        Phone: 379-5252
        Fax: 379-6050
        Email: Brian.Meurs@sarasotaadvisory.net
 
    O'Hara, Joseph
    At-Large
4 year(s) 9/12/2006   9/12/2006   9/12/2010  
     Residence:
        7840 Chick Evans Place
        Sarasota, FL 34240
        Phone: 378-3926
     Business:
        Email: Joseph.Ohara@sarasotaadvisory.net
 
    Saikaley, Jason
    District 2 Representative
4 year(s) 9/11/2007   9/11/2007   9/11/2011  
     Residence:
        2350 Tulip St.
        Sarasota, FL 34239
     Business:
        Phone: 747-6666
        Fax: 646-4136
        Email: jason.saikaley@sarasotaadvisory.net
 
4 Vacant Positions
 
Link to ScGov.Net

Sarasota County, Florida  |  941-861-5000  |  Jobs   |   Media   |   Privacy Policy   |   Webmaster   |   Employee