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Jacksonville sheriff presents $638 million FY‑26 budget, cites salary, technology and grants as drivers
Summary
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office Director Ed Cayenne told the TRUE Commission the JSO proposed FY‑26 budget totals $638 million, a $4.8 million increase largely driven by contractually required pay and benefit costs; Cayenne also outlined investments in technology, specialized units and grant-funded work.
Director Ed Cayenne of the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office told the Taxation, Revenue and Utilization of Expenditures (TRUE) Commission on Aug. 7 that the JSO’s proposed fiscal year 2026 budget is $638,000,000, “which was only an increase of $4,800,000 from the FY '25 budget.”
That sum, Cayenne said, is driven primarily by personnel costs and contractual raises. “What most don't understand is that 80% of our budget is dedicated to salaries and benefits, which are predetermined through negotiations with the City of Jacksonville,” he said. The director said the remaining 20% covers operational costs such as software licensing, equipment maintenance and upgrades for more than 3,000 JSO employees.
Why it matters: the JSO budget is a significant portion of the city’s spending and the commission’s work focuses on taxation and how public money is used. Commissioners asked detailed questions about whether JSO’s reorganization, technology investments and vehicle changes have reduced costs or improved…
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