City Council Budget Hearing (9/21/2026)

The City Council of Jacksonville Beach held a budget hearing on September 21, 2026, to consider the adoption of the millage rate and the annual budget for fiscal year 2026-2027. The proposed millage rate was set at 3.9947 mills, which is a 6.02% increase over the rolled back rate but has remained steady since 2018. The total budget proposed was approximately $253.77 million, a 2% increase from the previous year, with significant portions allocated to power costs and public safety services. The general fund budget increased from $33 million to $35.4 million. Public comments included concerns about the tax rate compared to neighboring beach cities and the impact on residents' cost of living. The council voted unanimously to adopt both the millage rate and the operating budget after discussion and review of the budget details.