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The 'Boring' Budget Guy Helps Lower Costs for Working Families in Hillsborough County

Joshua Wostal with his wife Noelle and their children

Meet Josh

Commissioner Joshua Wostal is a successful entrepreneur, decorated veteran, and passionate advocate for working families and disadvantaged children. Elected as Commissioner in 2022, Wostal has brought accountability and transparency to the board to stop wasteful spending.

He owns and operates a shipping and printing business located next to Raymond James Stadium. Wostal served our country in the Navy for 10 years and received the Navy Commendation for acts of courage during Taliban attacks on his forward operating base. He has a heart for disadvantaged children and gives back to local children advocacy groups and causes. He and his wife live in the Westchase area of Hillsborough County with a son and 3 rescue pets.

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10 years of service in the United States Navy
4 property tax increase attempts voted against
$235M in property taxes uncovered going to unaccountable non-government entities
$50-60M redirected to roads, sidewalks, and fire safety without raising taxes

The 'Boring' Budget Guy

I'm not a politician — I'm just a regular guy who focuses on getting the job done. Here is where I'm fighting for Hillsborough County taxpayers.

$235M
in property taxes uncovered going to unaccountable non-government entities

End Wasteful Spending

Before I took office, I knew our Hillsborough County government was wasting our tax dollars, but I didn't realize to what extent. Most residents don't, because who has the time to comb through an 850-page, nearly $10 billion budget?

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4
property tax increase attempts voted against

Stop the Tax Hikes

Here in Hillsborough County, we pay the 3rd highest sales taxes in the state. The county maxes their property tax levy every single year. They impose 3 separate gas taxes. They increased our water bills by 4%.

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6 years
shaved off a 16-year backlog of sidewalk complaints

Fix Our Crumbling Infrastructure

Our infrastructure in Hillsborough County is crumbling despite county government collecting billions in tax dollars earmarked for infrastructure. Year over year, our government approved record funding into road maintenance and repaving.

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Whether you can volunteer an hour, put up a yard sign, or chip in to help us reach voters, every bit of support keeps a taxpayer advocate on the Hillsborough County Board.

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