Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in St. Lucie County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in taxes budget with low priority
2027 Board Schedule and Membership Change
The Board will discuss its 2027 meeting calendar, a proposed 9:00 AM start time, and the departure of longtime member Michael Kauffmann.
Mosquito Control Fund expenditures
The county is running free tire amnesty events May 23, May 30 and June 13 so residents can dump up to six rimless tires — cutting mosquito breeding spots. Mosquito Control also turns 100 this year.
Art in Public Places funding and Cultural Alliance support
The 2%/1% construction set-aside funds public art, and the county has given the Cultural Alliance over $1.2 million since 2019. With possible state legislation banning developer art mandates and election-year budget uncertainty, the board postponed any changes until after November 3.
Supervisor of elections equipment carryover
Elections Supervisor Kurti Walker asked to keep her $5.7 million budget flat so unspent money from tabulation equipment ($344,370) that wasn't state-certified in time can roll forward to buy it next year. Staff outlined a carryover mechanism that wouldn't raise new taxes.
APP Sublease Voting Conflict Cleanup
The Board rescinded and re-approved an airport sublease with JM Aviation & Storage after a potential voting conflict surfaced from the June 2 consent agenda vote.