EP 126 Nancy Miller

Local entities’ public hearings began this week regarding FY 2025-26 budgets. This month is when Volusia’s 16 cities, county and school board set their final budgets and tax rates before the new fiscal year begins October 1.                  

County’s 2026 Charter Review Commission held organizational meeting on Sept 3…to begin their (10 year) review the Charter (County’s Const) and recommend amendments which go to the Nov 2026 ballot. Elected Mark Watts as Chair…Pat Northey as Vice Chair. Set meeting schedule.

September 3 - DB City Commission…

• took up an Ordinance 1st reading to amend Land Development Code (LDC) to facilitate development of affordable housing.
• an Ordinance to extend Deferred Retirement Option Program for Police Officers and Firefighters (DROP) from 60 to 96 months.
• Addressed a resolution calling for the Voluntary Removal of Vulgar T-Shirts and Displays from Storefronts
• Continued discussion to address City Commission zone boundaries.

Volusia School District’s Bargaining Team and Volusia United Educators (VUE) set 3 meetings to negotiate employee contracts

Dale Arrington has retired as City Manager of Orange City

Central Fla Commuter Rail Commission Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) meets Wednesday, September 10.

Important meetings and events for your schedule……

…..Volusia Legislative delegation meets Oct 29

With new tariffs being imposed….a status update of our international trade partners

Congress has until September 30 to fund most of government or risk a shutdown