Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Fort Lauderdale public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in taxes budget
Downtown Development Authority Millage Levy
The commission levied the DDA's FY 2027 operating rate of 0.6271 and debt service rate of 0.3568 — a tax on downtown property owners funding downtown services.
2027 State Legislative Program
The Vice Mayor wants the city to go on offense against the state's Live Local Act, which lets tall affordable-housing projects bypass local zoning — with an AMI threshold he says isn't truly affordable. Staff and lobbyists will coordinate a stronger, proactive strategy before the program is finalized in November.
DOGE letter praising city finances
The governor's office sent a letter commending Fort Lauderdale's fiscal management, including savings on the new City Hall project — cutting cumulative 30-year costs by roughly $250 million. The city manager will present a fuller review at a future meeting.