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Tampa proposes nearly $2 billion FY26 budget; officials say property taxes fall short of public safety costs
Summary
Dennis Rejero, chief financial officer, presented the City of Tampa's recommended fiscal year 2026 budget to the City Council, proposing an all-funds plan just under $2 billion and saying property-tax revenue will not cover the city's public safety costs.
Dennis Rejero, chief financial officer, presented the City of Tampa's recommended fiscal year 2026 budget to the City Council, proposing an all-funds plan just under $2 billion and saying property-tax revenue will not cover the city's public safety costs.
The mayor and finance staff framed the budget as constrained by slower property-value growth and rising costs for compensation, health care and other inflationary pressures. Rejero said the recommended budget shows about $708 million for the general fund and roughly…
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