Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Volusia County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues with medium priority
Parks, Recreation and Culture director appointment
Caleb Marcum was up for confirmation as Division Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture, the department running county parks and recreation programs. The confirmation outcome isn't on record.
Fiscal Year 2025-26 year-end budget reconciliation
The Council was scheduled to close out the books on the 2025-26 fiscal year with a $13.3 million reconciliation and appropriation. This adjusts county spending to match how the year actually ended.
Tree canopy protection
DeLand Quakers urged the council to strengthen tree protection rules — bigger medians, arborist supervision of removals, and larger mitigation fees — citing flooding, heat and overdevelopment.
Veteran homelessness and V3P program
The county's veteran program cut unsheltered veteran homelessness from 27 to six since January 2025, placed three homeless veterans into housing at its stand-down event, and raised $32,000 for a veteran support endowment.
Law library services
Attorneys and library trustees urged the council to restore the 75-year-old law library's funding, calling it a low-cost gateway to the courts for people who can't afford lawyers. Staff offered to meet with advocates before the October 20 meeting.