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Volusia County News: Economic Growth, Elections and Local Government
Here are the latest Volusia County updates covering economic development, election results, local government decisions, public projects, schools, taxes and community services.
Fountainhead Innovation Center ExpandsJayson Meyer announced two updates for the Fountainhead Innovation Center near the U.S. 1 and I-95 interchange, just north of Destination Daytona. A limited number of smaller office suites will support entrepreneurs and growing organizations. The center is also developing an event venue for up to 250 guests, including corporate meetings and leadership retreats.
Volusia County Economic OutlookAt the Aug. 21 Volusia Economic Q2 Breakfast, economist Sean Snaith said Florida and Volusia County continue to experience economic growth. However, rising household debt, credit-card spending, electricity costs and technological disruption could create future challenges. Lou Paris also presented updated second-quarter economic data.
Volusia County Primary Election ResultsThe Aug. 18 primary election drew 108,665 ballots from 396,818 registered Volusia County voters, producing approximately 27% voter turnout.
Volusia County Bans Large AI Data CentersOn Aug. 17, the Volusia County Council unanimously approved a permanent ban on large-scale artificial intelligence data centers in unincorporated Volusia County.
New Smyrna Beach Reviews Building-Permit ChangesOn Aug. 25, the New Smyrna Beach City Commission addressed new Florida legislation affecting building permits, inspections, private providers and the fees municipal building departments may charge.
Volusia ECHO Projects Move Through ReviewOn Aug. 26, the Volusia ECHO Advisory Committee scored proposed projects in Ormond Beach, Holly Hill, Daytona Beach, Port Orange, New Smyrna Beach, Edgewater and DeBary. Proposals include parks, athletic fields, piers, museums and nature centers. Projects scoring 80 or higher will advance for additional review and final approval.
Daytona Beach City Commission UpdateOn Aug. 19, the Daytona Beach City Commission:
Appointed William Robinson to the Housing Authority Commission.
Approved relocating Volusia EMS to a new site on West Mason Avenue.
Adjusted building-permit fees to reflect processing and service costs.
Extended a temporary parking-lot permit near the Daytona Beach Boardwalk for two years.
Volusia County Targets Illegal DumpingVolusia County compliance officers continue investigating illegal dumping, coordinating waste removal and holding responsible parties accountable.
U.S. Treasury Bond BuybacksFrom Sept. 9 through Nov. 4, the U.S. Treasury plans to increase purchases of 30-year government bonds from approximately $2 billion to $4 billion. A bond buyback occurs when the government purchases securities from investors before their scheduled maturity dates.
U.S. Trade DeficitThe United States recorded an estimated $205 billion trade deficit during the second quarter of 2026.
U.S. National DebtThe national debt has reportedly reached $40 trillion. This figure should be confirmed before publication.
Volusia County School District MeetingsThe Volusia County School District’s Half-Cent Sales Tax Committee held a virtual public meeting on Aug. 27. The district’s bargaining team and Volusia United Educators are also participating in an instructional-staff bargaining session.
Port Orange Water-System MaintenanceThe City of Port Orange has started its annual water-distribution system flushing. This routine maintenance removes sediment, cleans the system and helps protect local water quality.
Florida Amendment 3 and the Homestead ExemptionA new interview with the Volusia County Tax Collector explains Florida Constitutional Amendment 3, including what the proposed homestead-exemption changes would—and would not—do for property owners.

Daytona Regional Chamber to host a luncheon regarding Fla’s Property Tax Adm 3 on Sept 1, 11 AM - 1 PM at Halifax River Yacht Club. It’ll explore Fla's Property Tax Future…. potential effects of Adm 3. 
Panel members…. Sen Jeff Brandes (Fla Policy Project), George Recktenwald and Ryan Ossowski (Volusia County), Michael Chambliss (Daytona Beach) Government will discuss Adm 3’s projected effect on local budgets/residents and business owners. 
Advanced Registration is $35 (until August 25)…..$50 at that….
Non-member registration is $70 regardless of registration date. 
For more details, contact Chamber’s Advocacy Director Drake Wyman at 255.7174 or drake@daytonachamber.com
Fountainhead Innovation Center Update……
Jayson Meyer has exciting things happening at the NEW Fountainhead Innovation Center….located just north of Destination Daytona at the US 1 / I – 95 interchange.
The facility will have a limited number of smaller office suites available for businesses, entrepreneurs, and organizations to locate.
It’ll also include event space to accommodate up to 250 people….. ideal for corporate meetings, leadership retreats, training events, and other professional gatherings.
There’s lot more coming, so call me 566-2140 for a tour of the facility
Congressional District 7 Candidates Forum was held Aug 5 at Brannon Center, NSB…hosted by Volusia Republican Executive Committee…..Click here to see VM summary of Candidates’ comments regarding issues….
EARLY VOTING RUNs to Saturday August 15….8 am - 6 pm  Click here to see early Voting Sites i.e. libraries/ community centers throughout the County. You CAN VOTE ANYWERE! Live in NSB but work in Ormond? Vote on your lunch hour. 
Primary ballot and candidates in VM newsletter……
City of Daytona Beach has hired Katrina Powell as their new Economic & Strategic Opportunities Director
Holly Hill City Commission - Aug 11
Team Volusia Economic Development Corporation Presentation by CEO Keith Norden
Holly Hill staff secured EPA hurricane grant funds for ~$19 M and $2.8 M to make utility repairs….another step regarding stormwater management.
adopted a proclamation regarding Joe Forte's retirement after 36 Years of service to the City
Aug 11 - NSB City Commission addressed Fla legislation regarding building permits/inspections
Aug 18 - Ormond Beach City Commission will have 2nd reading pertaining to a complete ban of data centers
Aug 13 - County’s ECHO Advisory Committee has full-day of site visits/project presentations in Ormond, Holly Hill, Daytona Beach, Pt Orange, NSB, Edgewater, DeBary….proposals include ballfields, parks, piers, museums, nature centers followed by a meeting to ponder each project’s request for funding.
School District’s Half-Cent Sales Tax Committee to meet virtually Thursday, August 27, 4:00 PM…meeting is open to public via Teams HERE
School District’s Bargaining Team and Volusia United Educators (VUE) have an Instructional Staff Bargaining Session
Update on US federal budget for this FY 2026 which ends September 30
Interview - State Rep Bill Partington
If Adm 3 (homestead exemption) passes…..cities and county budgets?
Fla is attracting data centers, but they use lots of electricity/water. Should the state impose additional requirements on new data centers?
Fla continues to invest in K-12 education. What should be state's top education priority over the next 5 years—teacher pay, school choice, classroom performance, something else?
Fla's increasing population growth is putting pressure on water supplies. What should the State do to sustain a stable water supply?

New Smyrna Beach and the County both run paid parking programs on coastal parking areas they control.  County uses Park Volusia and vehicle registration databases and license plate reader technology while the City has its own system and database for annual pass holders, plus daily parking fees. They’re forming an interlocal agreement would let annual City OR County pass holders park in the other place’s lots interchangeably.
DB City Commission ……
addressed an ordinance regarding E-bikes ie operation of and speed limits within the city. It bans motorized pedicabs. Allows them only if they are specifically approved through a franchise agreement that the City Commission approves.
heard proposed changes to the Bike Week Master Plan Guidelines
 
Port Orange City Council …..
Heard update on state matters from Sen Tom Wright and Rep Chase Tramont
Addressed 1-2 items regarding lift station and waste water…….in other words, stormwater management
3 Appointments to their Environmental Advisory Board
 
Ormond Beach City Commission……
Updated their Capital Improvements Schedule as part of their Comprehensive Plan in order to match it with their Capital Improvement Plan as required by Florida state law…
Discussed Data Centers and Landscape Regulations
 
Deltona City Commission…..
updated their Local Housing Assistance Plan by adding Mobile Homes into the mix which provides assistance for eligible manufactured housing relocation, temporary lot rent assistance, and rehabilitation or emergency repairs.
 
Edgewater City Council….took up proposed charter amendments to expand number of city council members, ban data center, require referendum on toilet to tap…

Podcast News Topics
Fountainhead Innovation Center Update……Jayson Meyer wants to turn this building into a place for entrepreneurs, students, and the community. It will also include a restaurant, café, and wine bar where people can meet, work, and build new ideas. This could be a good chance for the right person to run a food business with less upfront money than starting from scratch. Interested? Call 566-2140 to discuss……
School Bd had 1st hearing on their proposed Property Tax Millage Rate and Schools' Operating Budget for FY 2026-27
NSB City Commission -
adopted their TRIM rate for FY 2026-27
took up that fire assessment that the Benesch Consultants outlined earlier this month.
appointed members to Airport Advisory Bd, Building Trades Bd Housing Authority
Gov DeSantis signed an agreement between Space Florida and UK’s Space Agency to work together on space projects…….Fla and UK already have strong trade and business ties…this new partnership will grow innovation and opportunities
Recent polls show Fla Adm 3 regarding homestead property taxes report 61% to 64% in favor at this time….
87% of Republicans and 62% NPAs support it
65% Democrats oppose it.
65% Homeowners and 64% renters support it
……polls also show respondents like the idea of lower property taxes but become more divided when presented with possible consequences…..
County Council to consider a six-month moratorium on new artificial intelligence data centers
Democrats Socialists of America…..what’s in their party platform?
What is the current US tariff rates on imports from foreign trade partners?
Volusia County School District’s leadership program.
Interview Kristin Weiss, President/CEO Daytona Regional Chamber discusses………
Chamber HobNob/Meet the Candidates
Workforce Development
Elevate event - August 6
Leadership Daytona…

Fountainhead Innovation Center Update……Synergy CEO Jayson Mayer is offering a limited number of smaller office suites for businesses, entrepreneurs, and organizations. There’ll also be event space for meetings, retreats, and training. Call 566-2140 if your organization would like a tour.
County Council, School Board, and the county's 16 cities are developing budgets/setting property tax rates for FY 2026-27. All must have their final budget/millage rates approved before the new fiscal year begins on October 1.
Look for Volusia Matters’ local government tax rate/budget chart coming to you next week
Preview of 3 Fla Constitutional Amendments……
The County launched a new interactive dashboard to show the work underway to reduce flood risks, improve drainage, and strengthen stormwater infrastructure throughout the county.
July 20 - Deltona City Commission
voted down a proposed fire assessment proposal 7-0. It was based on recent Benesch Financial Consultants study….
set a 6.49 mills TRIM rate despite staff recommending a 6.7 mills rate.
addressed regulations including sidewalks and speed limits for scooters/e-bikes….
approved a resolution to protect environmentally sensitive land and open space
July 21 - Port Orange City Council
approved a Charter Adm to require proof of residency for at least 12 months for City Council candidates
addressed Firefighters’ pensions to clarify 300 overtime hours being pensionable.
announced they received $2 million in state funding for 2 infrastructure projects from the State budget.
July 21 - County Council
approved FY 2026-27 Tourism Advertising Budgets
addressed limits on how long people can serve on advisory boards/committees…
took up amending regulated public participation during meetings
Team Volusia Economic Development Bd met on July 10
to review efforts to attract new businesses/support the expansion of existing employers updates on several active economic development projects, including confidential business recruitment prospects in the aerospace, advanced manufacturing and technology industries.
Issues before Congress this week…..
Regarding  the economy…inflation rate was 4.1% in May, 3.7% in June, 3.7% in mid-July and still above Fed’s 2% goal
Also regarding the economy, consumers owed about $1.25 trillion in credit card debt during the first 3 months of 2026, about $70 billion more than last year.  
REMINDER -
Daytona Regional Chamber’s HobNob on July 28, 4-7 PM at ERAU…it’ll include Congressional, legislative, County Council, School Bd and numerous City commission/council seats AND it’ll include a straw vote
 
NOTE - See Avalon Daytona Beach’ Press Release in July’s VM newsletter….pg 21
Interview - John Nicholson, Community Commentator discusses………
Local Government Budgets
Proposed Homestead Exemption Referendum (Const Adm)
Status of local housing
First Step Shelter

Fountainhead Innovation Center Update……
Jayson Meyer CEO of Synergy Billing wants everyone to know about exciting updates at the Fountainhead Innovation Center near Destination Daytona. They’re offering a limited number of smaller office suites for businesses, entrepreneurs, and organizations. They’re also building an event space that can hold up to 250 people for meetings, retreats, and training.
July 15 - Daytona Beach City Commission
agreed to accept a $27k federal grant to help buy bulletproof vests for new/current police officers.
authorized a Rebate Cost Share Agreement with SJRWMD to receive up to 50% reimbursement for issuing water conservation rebates
moved forward for new regulations for bicycles/electric bicycles while establishing a general prohibition on motorized pedicabs
approved the 2026 Biketoberfest Master Plan for Private Property, scheduled for October 15 to 18
July 14 - Holly Hill City Commission increased their current $96 residential stormwater fee to $99 ($8.25 per month) which would generate $37 K for stormwater upkeep, rules, and repairs.
July 14 - NSB City Commission
Held a workshop to consider Benesch Consultants’ study of a possible a non-property tax fire assessment to fund fire services and how costs could be proportioned and what rates different property types might pay.
Addressed a new agreement regarding City/County reciprocal parking passes, so permits work in each other’s lots, and new passes will be issued through the Park Volusia system
Updated its Land Development Regulations to allow parking lots as a permitted use and letting property owners build parking lots in areas that need more parking.
updated the city’s parking ordinances so visitors can pay parking fees through a mobile app instead of using kiosks
Fla's minimum wage will increase on Sept 30 from $14 to $15 per hour
August 18 Primary is coming soon….
Deadline to Register to Vote for Primary Election is July 20
Deadline to Request a Vote-by-Mail Ballot for Primary Election is Aug 6
Congress recently passed the 21st Century ROAD to 
Housing Act, housing bill which aims to help increase the 
supply of homes and make housing more affordable.
First Step Shelter Board of Directors ratifies contract for Susan Clark to be the new Exec.
Congress returned to Washington this week with a full agenda, although the unexpected death of Sen Lindsey Graham and the continuing absence of Sen Mitch McConnell have created uncertainty about the timing of some Senate business.
July 1, IRS increased standard mileage rate for business use from 72 to 76 cents per mile…… medical/moving mileage rates also increased to 23.5 cents per mile.
For 2026, the next quarterly IRS estimated tax due date (after July 13) is September 15.
Port Orange/S Daytona Chamber hosted a Candidates HobNob…. had a good turnout and numerous candidates…. Democrat and Republican and non-partisan including Congressional, Legislative House/Senate seats, County Council, School Bd, Daytona Beach and S Daytona City Council and 7th Circuit Judge races.
Daytona Regional Chamber’s HobNob on July 28 at ERAU…it’ll include Congressional, legislative, County Council, School Bd and numerous City commission/council seats AND it’ll include a straw vote
REMINDER -
Daytona Regional Chamber's 2026 Candidate Hobnob is July 28, 4 - 7:00 PM at ERAU (Henderson Welcome Ctr)  
NOTE - See Avalon Daytona Beach’ Press Release in July’s VM newsletter….pg 21
Interview - News Journal Reporter Mark Harper discusses
Gov Desantis’ proposal to reduce property tax…..
August 18 Primary election…..
Volusia School District’s 2nd A rating
City of DB’s 150th birthday celebration…

Fountainhead Innovation Center….(just north of Destination Daytona at the US 1 / I – 95 interchange) Is now making a limited number of smaller office suites available for businesses, entrepreneurs, and organizations looking for a great place to call home. FIC is also putting together a beautiful event space that will accommodate up to 250 people……ideal for corporate meetings, leadership retreats, training events, and other professional gatherings.
Gov DeSantis recently signed a $117.5 billion FY 2026–27 state budget (new fiscal year begins July 1)
Local government finance staff members are drafting proposed budgets and mileage rates for the coming fiscal year. Budget workshops take place this month…
At VCARDs Real Estate Values Forum, County Property Appraiser Larry Bartlett reported that the county's estimated taxable property value increased about 8.6% for 2026
Fla Dept of Education announced Volusia County Schools has earned its second consecutive “A” district grade for the 2025-2026 school year.
Volusia Ready Response Corps (VRRC) is training volunteers to help people during hurricanes, wildfires, and other emergencies.
August 18 primary is around the corner…..the ballot will include
First Step Shelter Board of Directors selected Susan Clark as the  organization's new Executive. She succeeds Victoria Fahlberg, who was the  shelter's executive when the facility opened in December 2019.
11th Circuit US Court of Appeals ruled that key parts of Daytona Beach's panhandling ordinance violate the 1st Amendment right to free speech.  
Florida and Volusia economy update…..
DB CVB seeks to bring National Folk Festival here
REMINDERs -
Port Orange/South Daytona Chamber’s Candidate HobNob is July 8, 5-7 PM at Riverside Pavillion.
Daytona Regional Chamber's 2026 Candidate Hobnob is July 28, 4 - 7:00 PM at ERAU (Henderson Welcome Ctr)  
NOTE - See Avalon Daytona Beach’ Press Release in today’s VM newsletter….pg 21
Interview - Dr Pam Carbiener comments on the challange of providing prenatal care in low income communities and need for Baby Steps Daytona

June 25 - at VCARD’s Real Estate Values Forum, Volusia Property Appraiser Larry Bartlett stated early totals for countywide market and taxable values for land, homes, buildings, and other improvements
Meanwhile, County, School District, and the county’s 16 cities are paying attention to these numbers as they’re now in the budget development phase for FY 2026-27.
School Supt Carmen Balgobin was named 2026 Superintendent of the Year by Fla Assn for Career/Technical Education Assn.
School District’s Bargaining Team and Volusia United Educators (VUE) met
June 25 for an Impact Bargaining Session..
The District’s Half-Cent Sales Tax Committee June 25 for an update on how the performance of revenue numbers.
June 23 - School Bd had a workshop to review their FY 2026-27 budget…. And set a tentative budget and mileage rate for the coming year.
More details to follow in VM newsletter
New Smyrna Beach hosted an open house to discuss a traffic-calming roundabout at US 1 and Inlet Shores Dr intersection….
June 24 - Volusia-Flagler TPO addressed they 5-year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) to align with their Long-Range Transportation Plan. The TPO addressed their Priority Projects (LOPP) list which is updated annually and sent to FDOT for funding allocations
Gov DeSantis signed 5 bills to strengthen criminal penalties, combat dangerous drugs and gang activity, enhance oversight of repeat offenders, and bolster support for law enforcement. These laws give prosecutors/police additional tools to maintain public safety and keep violent criminals accountable.
Gov DeSantis signed Senate 2 bills to make local government more transparent while also supporting property tax relief for homeowners.  
This week in Washington…….Congress addressed several major business and economic issues including work on spending, taxes, housing, and trade-related matters.
State legislatures with Republican majorities have drawn new Congressional maps that left 9 Democratic incumbents  running in districts where Trump won by large margins in 2024
REMINDERs -
Port Orange/South Daytona Chamber’s Candidate HobNob is July 8, 5-7 PM at Riverside Pavillion.
Daytona Regional Chamber's 2026 Candidate Hobnob is July 28, 4 - 7:00 PM at ERAU (Henderson Welcome Ctr)  
NOTE - See Avalon Daytona Beach’ Press Release in today’s VM newsletter….pg 14
Supervisor of Elections Lisa Lewis comments on
dates to register to vote in August 18 primary
dates to request mail-in ballots
several Volusia elections that were decided by very few votes

County, School District, and the county’s 16 cities are now in the budget development phase for FY 2026-27.
Last week was candidate qualifying week……several new candidates qualified at the last week while numerous announced candidates either withdrew or didn’t qualify. SO……….. Check out my UPDATED VM newsletter in today’s email. It includes a list of ALL QUALIFIED candidates for 2026 elections.
DB City Commission - June 17
Daytona Beach Housing Authority advanced its FY 2027 budget proposal/scheduled a public hearing for next month.
Commission appointed Jazmin Felix to represent the Planning Board on City’s Downtown Redevelopment Bd
Adopted changes to the Land Development Code to speed up affordable housing reviews by allowing most qualifying projects to get administrative approval without public hearings
Deltona City Commission - June 15
Addressed a study regarding 2026 impact fees to see if current fees cover the costs of new growth…..study recommends updating Fire/Rescue, Parks, Transportation (renamed "Complete Streets"), and Law Enforcement fees, adding a new Municipal Impact Fee, so new development pays its fair share for needed infrastructure.
Pt Orange City Council - June 16
addressed several measures to elevate, demolish and replace homes in low flood plain areas……
accepted a proposed charter regarding elections that would require 12 months of continuous residency immediately before qualifying,
County Council - June 16
hosted 3rd public hearing on amendments to the County Charter proposed by the Charter Review Commission
Tadd Kasbeer provided a Capital project schedule update.
staff presented a 5-year financial forecast for the County's taxing funds as part of the FY2027 recommended budget development process…
By a 4-2 VOTE……Council TABLED a SEPARATE charter change BY THE COUNTY COUNCIL TO require  a unanimous County Council vote to sell or transfer conservation land
Daytona Regional Chamber's 2026 Candidate Hobnob is July 28, 4 - 7:00 PM at ERAU (Henderson Welcome Ctr)  
State  economists estimate the proposed homestead-exemption increases could cut local  government revenue by nearly $5 billion in FY 27–28 and eventually about $11.86  billion per year, forcing counties to make tough spending choices.
2026 preliminary tax roll from County Property Appraiser Larry Bartlett gives early totals for countywide market and taxable values for land, homes, buildings, and other improvements.  For a full report/details, come to VCARD’s Real Estate Values Forum…..June 25, 9 - 10:30 AM (8:30 breakfast and check in). Co-hosted by Daytona Regional Chamber, Daytona Area Assn of Realtors and New Smyrna Beach Bd of Realtors. Open to public. There is a cost. For more details, contact Kelly at 320-6292. 
US economy…..the job market remains relatively strong adding ~172,000 jobs in May…unemployment is 4.3%…. still considered low by historical standards….economy is still growing, but at a moderate pace…..Inflation is back up with CPI at 4.2% in May, the highest inflation rate in ~3 years
Federal Reserve Bd, led by NEW Chair Kevin Warsh, faced a mix of economic, policy, and political pressures at its monetary policy this week…Bd voted unanimously to leave the benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3.50%  to 3.75%.
NOTE - JUST ANNOUNCED….Volusia Schools has earned an A rating for a 2nd year…back-to-back
NOTE - See Avalon Daytona Beach’ Press Release in today’s VM newsletter….pg 14
This week in Congress…
Congress is voting on several bills that could tighten oversight of billions of federal grant, disaster‑recovery, and infrastructure dollars. Florida’s economy and Volusia County could feel the impact of the federal fraud‑prevention and spending‑oversight bills.
A separate House bill pertaining to supply‑chain/energy‑security could benefit this area’s logistics/manufacturing sectors by strengthening US access to critical minerals that support aerospace, EV components, and advanced manufacturing
Deland Mayor Chris Cloudman comments on
status of Deland’s City budget
addressing homelessness in the City
new affordable workforce housing projects
development near Deland SunRail station

2026 preliminary tax roll from County Property Appraiser Larry Bartlett gives early totals for countywide market and taxable values for land, homes, buildings, and other improvements.  For a full report/details, come to VCARD’s Real Estate Values Forum…..June 25, 9 - 10:30 AM (8:30 breakfast and check in). Co-hosted by Daytona Regional Chamber, Daytona Area Assn of Realtors and New Smyrna Beach Bd of Realtors. Open to public. There is a cost. For more details, contact Kelly at 255- 0981. 
June 8 - Daytona Beach 1st Step Shelter Bd meeting. Exec Director Victoria Fahlberg to remain on the job until June 12. After that, she’ll work as a consultant to help with the search process and job transition.
HR Exec Leslie Bonner announced that the search has been narrowed down to 4 candidates. Plans are being made for Monday, June 22 to interview these candidates individually before the Bd votes that evening.
City Commission/Council meeting updates…..County Advisory Bd meetings this month…..
May 29 - Legislature approved a $114.5 billion state budget which included numerous local projects requested by Volusia legislative delegation. Education. Infrastructure plus other projects pertaining to Habitat for Humanity as well as Volusia Volunteers in Medicine.
DeSantis has 15 days to approve/veto the budget after it is formally presented to him once the Legislature has adjourned.
He also has line-item veto authority to remove specific local projects without vetoing the entire budget.
NOTE – July 1 is the start of the new fiscal  year
After Legislature voted June 2 to put a homestead property tax measure on the November ballot……Gov Desantis posted on X……. that the Legislature’s version was different from his original proposal….it doesn’t provide for the elimination of all taxes on homesteads (they exempted school taxes) and it doesn’t create a fund  to provide state grants to local governments to assist with core services as homestead taxes are phased out. If the amendment is approved…. will funding to make up local government shortfalls, come before the legislative session in March?
Gov DeSantis appointed 4 new members to Daytona State College District Board of Trustees
This week in Congress…
Congress is voting on several bills that could tighten oversight of billions of federal grant, disaster‑recovery, and infrastructure dollars. Florida’s economy and Volusia County could feel the impact of the federal fraud‑prevention and spending‑oversight bills.
A separate House bill pertaining to supply‑chain/energy‑security could benefit this area’s logistics/manufacturing sectors by strengthening US access to critical minerals that support aerospace, EV components, and advanced manufacturing
State Rep Chase Tramont comments on
$114.5 billion state budget
Volusia delegation special requests
Homestead Property Tax Special Session