LONGWOOD, Fla. – The Longwood City Commission will take a look at the city’s financial situation as uncertainty continues over statewide property tax reform.
During a budget workshop on Wednesday, commissioners will discuss funding options for the city’s upcoming fiscal year.
The meeting will happen less than two weeks before the state holds a special session on property tax changes.
On April 20, lawmakers will discuss proposals that include a gradual elimination or an immediate cut to non-school property taxes.
Florida Senate President Ben Albritton, R-Wauchula, spoke about the options at the close of the legislative session.
“The senate is still dedicated to the proposition of giving property tax relief,” Albritton said. “Threading the needle on this is about making sure it’s meaningful and protecting the core services that local government provides.”
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With the issue unresolved in the legislature, municipalities have discussed the possibility of budget cuts.
City managers across the state, meanwhile, have been engaged with state lawmakers.
“We’ve had conversations about it,” Albritton said. “Here’s where these types of changes would impact what we’re doing for our citizens, and more importantly, what we’re required to do for them.”
Wednesday’s budget workshop with Longwood commissioner is scheduled for 1 p.m. at City Hall.