Feb 26, 2026Board meeting
Bord Of County Commissioner Strategic Planning Workshop
The Strategic Planning Workshop commenced with the Pledge of Allegiance. Key discussion topics centered on the potential financial reform related to property taxes, including legislative updates from the state regarding homestead property tax proposals, which indicated potential elimination over time. Financial presentations addressed various scenarios for property tax revenue loss, illustrating the heavy reliance of the General Fund (73%) and the Unincorporated MSTU Fund (52%) on property taxes. Commissioners discussed potential replacement revenue strategies such as user fees or sales tax, particularly concerning major cost centers like transportation, which has unfunded tiers approaching $2.2 billion across Tier 2 and Tier 3.