Save Our Sarasota
Kristina Sargent for Sarasota County Commission
District 2 · Army Veteran · Former Prosecutor
Accountability for Every Tax Dollar in Sarasota
Read the Letter to District 2
- U.S. Army Veteran15+ years of service
- Former ProsecutorBaltimore & Sarasota–Bradenton
- Trial AttorneyFlorida law firm founding partner
- Univ. of BaltimoreSchool of Law (J.D.)
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. 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.
- 15+ yrs
- U.S. Army service
- Prosecutor
- Baltimore & Sarasota–Bradenton
- Eldest of 7
- Single mother; worked through college
Save Our Sarasota
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.
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
FY2022 → FY2026
Kristina will audit every dollar so we can save our Sarasota — together.
Source: county adopted budgetsCounty budget
FY2022 → FY2026
SourceYour family of four's share of new county spending and debt
Added FY2022–FY2025
SourceNew administration building — all-in with financing ($75.1M construction)
SourceFigures trace to Sarasota County adopted budgets and audited financial reports (ACFR). Full sources and methodology are forthcoming on The Record.
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.
Save Our Sarasota
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I want to help Kristina Sargent win — pick the way that fits you. Every hour helps build the accountable government Sarasota families deserve.
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