Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Okeechobee County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in taxes budget with medium priority
2027 Legislative Priorities and Appropriations Requests
The county's state wish list includes $5 million for Sheriff's administration building upgrades and a local bill to convey about 42 acres of state-held land back to the county for economic development. Commissioner Sumner asked to add a rural infrastructure fund concept of up to $100 million.
Fine Reduction Requests
Property owner requested a reduction on a $133,600 code enforcement lien. The board upheld the Special Magistrate's recommendation limiting reduction to hard costs of $5,379.96.
Affordable housing and manufactured housing help
The county ratified its SHIP housing report (31 households helped last year) and adopted a new manufactured housing strategy offering relocation and up to six months of lot-rent help for mobile home owners displaced by park closures.
FY 2025 Audited Financial Statements
The board awarded the county's auditing contract to James Moore & Company after 17 years with Clifton Larson Allen LLP.