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CriticalTaxes Budget

FY 2026-27 tentative budget and millage rates

A resident pressed for a list of programs to cut and criticized spending on a sheriff's airplane. Commissioner Braswell noted Friday's presentation lined up $133 million in potential cuts should Amendment 3 pass, and a one-cent sales tax was discussed as an option.

2 mentionsLast discussed Sep 14, 2026

CriticalTaxes Budget

Property tax reform threat to county budget

If voters pass the homestead exemption expansion, the county could lose about $65 million a year starting FY27-28, and nearly $100 million cumulatively through FY28-29. Seven millage funds would take hits.

2 mentionsLast discussed Jun 16, 2026