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Suwannee County sets tentative 9-mill rate and $190.58 million tentative budget

5834203 · September 5, 2025
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The Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners on Sept. 4 approved a tentative millage rate of 9 mills and a proposed tentative budget of $190,579,209, with several line adjustments and follow-ups ordered before the final hearing.

The Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners approved a tentative millage rate of 9 mills and a proposed tentative budget of $190,579,209 during a public hearing on the tentative budget. Barry Baker, who presented the budget figures to the board, said, "The proposed tentative budget for Suwannee County is $190,579,209. The tentative millage rate is currently at 9 mills, which is a 7.7% increase over the rollback rate, which is 8.3567 mills." Baker also reported a gross taxable value of $3,105,521,300.

The vote on the tentative millage rate passed 5-0, with a motion by Commissioner Hale and a second by Commissioner White. The board then approved the tentative budget 5-0 on a motion by…

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