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Pinellas County begins FY2026 budget review with $17.4 million structural gap
Summary
County leaders opened six days of budget workshops, outlining a recurring $17.4 million shortfall, flat health benefit costs, and an uncertain property-tax base after storm-related property losses.
Pinellas County commissioners and staff opened a multi-day budget review on a Tuesday, with County Administrator Barry and Office of Management and Budget analyst Chris Rose laying out a preliminary FY2026 picture that includes a recurring structural gap of about $17.4 million and countywide taxable-value growth currently estimated at 3.77%. "The budget is the most important thing that we do," Chair Scott said as the sessions began, urging focused, respectful questions.
The sessions are information and review meetings; County Administrator Barry told commissioners his recommended budget will be presented July 22. He and Chris Rose said the meetings are…
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