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Hallandale Beach officials outline FY26 budget timeline, warn of property tax risk and tariff-driven cost pressures
Summary
City officials presented a cautious FY26 budget plan focused on infrastructure and fiscal stability, flagging a possible November ballot measure to reduce or eliminate property taxes, rising pension costs and tariff-driven construction cost increases.
Hallandale Beach city staff presented a first-look at the proposed fiscal year 2026 budget on May 7, saying the plan prioritizes infrastructure repairs and fiscal stability while preparing for possible changes to the state property tax framework.
City Manager Earl said the administration is "shoring up our finances" and that the city's recent audit supports continuing current priorities. Budget and Program Monitoring Director Natasha Mazzi outlined the schedule toward budget adoption, beginning with the May 7 workshop, a second workshop on June 4 and the citys planned June 18 meeting to set a tentative millage and budget for FY26.
Mazzi told commissioners the city is planning FY26 on "the reality of economic uncertainty" and listed major external risks: potential…
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