Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Pasco County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in taxes budget with critical priority
Property Tax Reform
Budget staff modeled 4-8% taxable value growth for next year's budget and warned state property tax reform proposals could cut more than $88 million from non-mandated services like parks, libraries and senior services.
FY 2027 capital budget and five-year CIP
Gulf Harbors residents have been paying $100 a year for a park they can't fully use. The $887,000 loan extension funds trails, a dog park and amenities without raising the assessment.
$156 Million Hurricane-recovery Project List
Phase 1 of the Better Future program sends $147.9 million in federal disaster money to 20 projects: stormwater fixes, Mitchell Boulevard extension, 669 homes off septic, a new east-county recreation center/hurricane shelter, homeless shelter upgrades, and the Hudson Library renovation.