Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Largo public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in taxes budget
Commissioner responses to citizens' comments
Vice Mayor Johnson and Commissioner Smith want the commission to be able to respond to residents at the end of meetings instead of only listening silently; the mayor noted concerns about usurping public comment time.
Development Fee Schedule Update
Planning and housing fees haven't been touched since 2014 — now the city wants to raise them to cover about half to three-quarters of what services actually cost, adding roughly $100,000 a year. There's also a new penalty for chopping down city trees without permission: $75 per inch of trunk, up to $10,000.
Fee Ordinance 2026-29 — higher recreation fees
Largo is raising fees for recreation programs and facilities to help balance the FY26 budget, with about $400,000 in new revenue expected. The ordinance passed its first reading and needs a second reading before taking effect October 9.