Quick facts 4 on file
Party● Republican
OfficeCounty Commissioner (At-Large)
District7
In office since2022
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Data sources 2 on file
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- On the board, voted yes on “Authorize the Purchasing Official to issue a Piggyback Purchase Order to Ring Power…” - and sided with the majority 91% of the time across 294 recorded votes. meeting minutes
- Latest coverage: “Manatee officials deliver small win for Bishop Shelter, but delay talks of full rebuild” (Suncoast Searchlight, Oct 21, 2026) - one of 21 stories across the spectrum (Left 4 · Center 16 · Right 1). coverage, lean labeled ↗
- Serves as County Commissioner (At-Large), District 7 since Nov 2022. en.wikipedia.org ↗
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The record
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91%
Voted with the majority.
Across 294 votes · 27 no · 267 yes at public board and commission meetings, Kruse’s vote landed with the prevailing outcome 91% of the time - the votes where it didn’t are flagged below. meeting minutes · Mar 24, 2026
294 recorded votes
The consequential votes, from the meeting record
YES
Authorize the Purchasing Official to issue a Piggyback Purchase Order to Ring Power Corporation for the purchase of a Caterpillar 950 Wheeled Loader.
Board of County Commissioners — Summary · Mar 24, 2026 minutes
YES
Adopt Resolution R-26-038, naming the David J. Crane Park addition as the Carol Ann Billberry Felts Preserve at David J. Crane Park.
Board of County Commissioners — Summary · Mar 24, 2026 minutes
YES
Execute the Impact Fee Credit Agreement for Transportation Improvements with Benderson Development Company, LLC, for Cooper Creek Boulevard and University Parkway.
Board of County Commissioners — Summary · Mar 24, 2026 minutes
YES
Authorize Change Order 4 to Agreement 22-TA004125CD for Lena Road Project and adopt Budget Amendment Resolution B-26-066.
Board of County Commissioners — Summary · Mar 24, 2026 minutes
294 recorded votes on file · showing the most consequential recent ones.
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