Jacksonville Advances $2.026 Billion Proposed Budget to Hearings
Jacksonville’s proposed 2026-27 budget would increase road funding, raise police and fire pay and put $25 million toward aging septic tanks.
Jacksonville’s proposed 2026-27 budget would increase road funding, raise police and fire pay and put $25 million toward aging septic tanks.
Mayor Donna Deegan’s proposed Jacksonville budget would set spending priorities for 2026-27, with town halls scheduled across the city through Sept. 21.
Mayor Donna Deegan presented Jacksonville’s proposed 2026-27 budget to City Council on July 20. The city says another round of budget town halls begins Aug. 5 as the proposal moves through council review.
Mayor Donna Deegan has presented a proposed $2.03 billion general-fund budget for Jacksonville’s 2026-27 fiscal year. City Council Finance Committee hearings are scheduled to begin Aug. 13.
The Jacksonville Aviation Authority has authorized 30 days of mediation with City Hall while maintaining a potential lawsuit over City Council’s airport-budget actions and proposed charter changes.
Mayor Donna Deegan has presented a proposed $2.03 billion general-fund budget for Jacksonville’s 2026-27 fiscal year, sending the plan to City Council for committee review, public meetings and possible amendments.
Mayor Donna Deegan’s proposed Jacksonville budget would direct billions toward public safety, roads, drainage and septic-to-sewer work, but City Council review is still ahead.
Jacksonville FL – JEA’s April 14 rate workshop and a City Council probe into capacity fees are moving at the same time, putting utility bills and oversight back in focus.