Fiscal Year 2027 countywide budget and millage
Summary
Commissioner Geller laid out three straight years of BSO funding increases outpacing every other county agency and called it unsustainable. The fight over access is really a fight over how much of the county budget the sheriff takes and how it's spent.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 2
Rising — discussed at 4 meetings since Sep 10, 2026, up from 0 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
If BSO keeps taking a bigger share, other services like parks, libraries and homelessness programs get squeezed.
County-funded services competing with BSO for budget dollars, and taxpayers seeking accountability.
Taxpayers, especially those on fixed incomes or without homestead exemptions, who face rising tax bills from rising assessments.
Mentions & discussions (5)
County Commission — October 20, 2026
Vice Mayor McKinzie touted the adopted budget's triple-A ratings, lower millage rates, zero general obligation debt, and the largest public safety investment in county history, including major BSO salary and insurance increases.
County Commission — October 13, 2026
Commissioner Geller laid out three straight years of BSO funding increases outpacing every other county agency and called it unsustainable. The fight over access is really a fight over how much of the county budget the sheriff takes and how it's spent.
Budget Public Hearing #2 - Sep 22, 2026
The county's final budget hearing sets the property tax rate and spending plan for the coming year. This is what determines your county tax bill and what services the county can fund.
Budget Public Hearing #1 - Sep 10, 2026
The county's $9.219 billion FY 2027 budget keeps the countywide millage rate flat while property values rise 5.4%. Homestead owners are capped at a 2.7% assessment increase, but non-homestead owners could see larger swings. Commissioner Udine argued reserves should fund taxpayer relief.
Planning Council Meeting - Apr 23, 2026
The council endorsed sending a $1,615,450 budget request to the County Commission — essentially flat, with a staff change for the retiring assistant director.
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