Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Hollywood public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
8 issues in taxes budget with high priority
Fire Rescue and Inspection Assessments
The maximum property tax rate for next year was set, along with fire rescue and fire inspection assessment rates — all with public hearings still to come before final adoption.
FY 2027 Budget and Property Tax Rate
The city set its maximum millage rate and estimated fire rescue and fire inspection assessment rates, with public hearings ahead on the tentative budget.
Charter referendum on city property transactions
Charter changes on selling, leasing and buying city property go to voters November 3, 2026, after the 2024 ballot language was pulled.
Opt-out window and long-term commitment risk
The only guaranteed exit is December 31, 2027 — if RFP pricing beats the master plan's maximum rates. After that, cities are locked in for decades. A proposal for a 25-year exit failed 8-10 at the governing board, though Chair Ryan signaled willingness to revisit it.
Charter amendment on city property transactions
Voters will decide in November whether to loosen the charter limits on how the city sells, leases, and buys property.
$5.25 million land purchase at 600 Knights Road
The city is buying this property from Bluevis LLC for up to $5.25 million. Residents spoke with concerns before the vote.
City Manager resignation
Raelin Storey Lohse's employment agreement was approved unanimously. She'll keep the 457 deferred-comp plan instead of a 75th-percentile salary bump, which the Mayor said actually saves the city money.
Waste Pro rate increase to $26.06/month
Residents will pay 88 cents more per month for trash pickup under the amended Waste Pro contract, which also adds annual cart replacement and a dedicated illegal-dumping truck. Commissioners debated but left in place a $20,000 monthly cap on service-failure penalties that predates the amendment.