Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Winter Garden public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
2 issues in taxes budget with high priority
Amendment 3 Fiscal Uncertainty
Residents repeatedly asked how the November 3 property tax Amendment 3 could affect hiring, the drainage project and street resurfacing. Staff says funded positions will be filled only after the vote, but drainage comes from the stormwater fund and resurfacing from the gas tax — funds expected to be unaffected. A town hall is set for September 30 in Ocoee.
Solid Waste Rate Increases
Trash bills are going up starting in 2027 — residential up 6.5% that year (~$1.74/month) with smaller increases through 2031, to fund reserves and post-storm cleanup. Want to pay less? Request the new 65-gallon cart, which stays at its current price for two years.