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Council sets preliminary millage notice to meet state deadline, debate turns to tax relief vs. long-term costs
Summary
Council adopted the preliminary millage resolution as an emergency to meet the property-appraiser notice deadline. Debate focused on whether to lower the proposed rate to provide short-term tax relief or keep the high-watermark to avoid fiscal pressure in future years.
Jacksonville City Council adopted an emergency resolution (2025-0500) setting a preliminary, reportedly high-watermark millage rate and directing staff to notify the property appraiser, as required by state statute. Staff explained the action is procedural and sets the maximum notice that goes to property owners; the council can reduce the rate later but raising it again would require additional notice expense.
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