Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in DeLand public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
9 issues in taxes budget with medium priority
General election results declared and Organizational Meeting set
Mayor Chris Cloudman, Commissioner Jessica Davis and Commissioner Kevin Reid were all elected without opposition in August, so no runoff was needed. They'll be sworn in for new four-year terms at the Organizational Meeting on November 17, 2026.
Fire prevention fee schedule revision
The Commission took up a resolution revising the fire prevention fee schedule — the charges the city collects for fire inspections and prevention services. Changes here can affect what businesses and property owners pay.
Mobile Home Park Rent Increase
Residents of the city-owned DeLand Municipal Mobile Home Park were facing a proposed $30 per month lot rent increase starting January 2027.
Building Permit Fee Overhaul
A new state law forces cities to charge permit fees that match the actual cost of running the building department — DeLand rebuilt its fee schedule accordingly.
Spring Hill CRA funding priorities
The Spring Hill Community Redevelopment Area Fund directs reinvestment dollars into the Spring Hill neighborhood. Budget discussions set priorities for projects in that community.
Public Works funding
The Public Works Fund supports roads, facilities maintenance, and other core city services. Its budget review shapes the day-to-day services residents rely on.
Solid waste rate increase
Your solid waste and recycling bill goes up 3% starting October 1 under the GFL contract's CPI adjustment clause. That's below the cap, but it's still a bump on a basic city service.
Quarterly financial report through March 31, 2026
The finance department reported on the city's mid-year finances, with expenditures around 67 percent and property tax collections at 93 percent.
CDBG project request for FY 2026-2027
The city moved forward a Community Development Block Grant request for 2026-27, directing federal grant funds toward targeted areas of DeLand through Volusia County.