Save Our Sarasota
Kristina Sargent for Sarasota County Commission
District 2 · Army Veteran · Former Prosecutor
Accountability for Every Tax Dollar in Sarasota
The county budget grew 71% in three years — and your commissioner voted for every dollar. Kristina Sargent will audit the spending, fix the roads first, and answer to you.
- Accountability for Every Tax Dollar in Sarasota
- Protect Sarasota families
- Help reduce my tax burden
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Meet Kristina
Army Veteran and Former Prosecutor
Kristina Sargent is a trial attorney, Army veteran and former prosecutor who launched her campaign for Sarasota County Commission on October 1, 2025. The eldest of seven and a young single mother who put herself through college, she served more than 15 years in the U.S. Army, then prosecuted serious cases in Baltimore and the Sarasota–Bradenton area before founding a Florida law firm. She's running to make county government transparent, accountable, and focused on the people it serves.
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Where She Stands
Responsible Growth, Responsible Government. Kristina will protect Sarasota families and fight for the platform that helps reduce your tax burden — starting with the issues that matter most in District 2.
Smart Growth & Infrastructure
Sarasota's growth can't outrun its roads, water, and services. I'll fight for infrastructure that keeps pace with development and protects the quality of life that brought us here.
Accountability for Every Tax Dollar
County spending has exploded while families tighten their belts. As a former prosecutor, I'll demand a full accounting of where your money goes — and stop the waste.
Conservative, Common-Sense Leadership
I'll bring conservative principles and practical judgment to every vote: lower the burden on taxpayers, respect residents' priorities, and put Sarasota first.
Transparent & Accountable Government
Government works for you, not the other way around. I'll push for open books, public scrutiny of major spending, and commissioners who answer to residents, not insiders.
Public Safety
I've stood in courtrooms protecting victims. I'll make sure our deputies and first responders have the support they need to keep every neighborhood safe.
Protecting Sarasota's Water & Regional Infrastructure
I will advocate to create a taskforce for regional review of major infrastructure projects that may impact shared water supplies, energy systems, and natural resources.
Vote for real accountability and lower taxes
The Record
Sarasota Deserves Better — And You Can Vote For It.
Since the incumbent took office, the county budget ballooned from about $1.46 billion to $2.5 billion — and he voted for every increase. The good news: August 18 is your chance to vote for real accountability and lower taxes and elect a commissioner who will protect Sarasota families.
“We're spending money that we are not going to have.”
— Commissioner Mark Smith, on the record
growth in the county budget since 2022
Kristina will audit every dollar so we can save our Sarasota — together.
County budget, 2022 to today
Your family of four's share of new county spending and debt since 2022
New administration building — all-in with financing ($75.1M construction)
Recognition
Awards and Associations
Military Awards & Decorations
- National Defense Service Medal (NDSM)
- Army Achievement Medal (AAM)
- Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal with Four Oak Leaf Clusters
- Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
- Army Overseas Service Ribbon
- Armed Forces Reserve Medal with "M" Device
- Driver and Mechanic Badge with Driver/Wheeled-Vehicle Clasp
- Adjutant General's Special Recognition Ribbon
- Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal
- Army Good Conduct Medal
- Army Superior Unit Award
- 4 Certificates of Achievement
Organizations & Associations
- Florida Association for Women Lawyers (Sarasota Chapter)
- Florida Defense Lawyers Association
- American Inns of Court
- Sarasota Republican Club
- Sarasota County Bar Association
- Republican Women's Club of Sarasota
- Gulf Coast Republican Women Federated
- St. Martha Catholic Church
- Former Moot Court Judge for undergraduate universities
- Former Mentor at Booker High School
August 18 Primary
Vote for real accountability and lower taxes
Open primary — every registered District 2 voter can participate on August 18.
Full voter information & District 2 map →Register to Vote By
Monday, July 20, 2026
Vote-by-Mail Request Deadline
Thursday, August 6, 2026 (5 p.m.)
Early Voting
August 8–16, 2026 · 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. daily
Election Day
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 · polls 7 a.m.–7 p.m.
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I want to help Kristina Sargent win — knock doors, host an event, take a yard sign, or make calls. Every hour helps protect Sarasota families and build the accountable government Sarasota families deserve.