Board deadlocks on 2026 infrastructure surtax; keeps option for 2028

Jul 22, 2026

After city officials urged placing the infrastructure surtax extension on the Nov. 2026 ballot, the St. Lucie County Board deadlocked on a motion to do so and voted to continue consideration toward 2028, citing concerns about ballot crowding and the need for more public education.

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The St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners failed to approve placing an infrastructure sales surtax extension on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot after a tied roll‑call vote during its July 21 meeting.

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