Weston keeps millage rate at 3.3464 mills; commissioners note higher taxable values will raise some bills

The City of Weston Commission voted unanimously Sept. 29 to adopt a final millage rate of 3.3464 mills for fiscal year 2026, keeping the city’s rate unchanged while acknowledging property valuations increased countywide.

The clerk read the resolution explaining the rate and comparative figures. Commissioner Mary Molina McPhee moved to adopt the resolution and Commissioner Fabio Andrade seconded; the clerk then called the roll and all five members voted “Yes.”

Why it matters: staff and commissioners stressed that the millage rate itself remains flat but that Broward County’s reassessment raised aggregate taxable value. Daryl Thomas, the city’s finance director, described how the tax bill is structured and told the commission that Weston’s share on a typical trim notice represents about 19% of the total ad valorem tax bill. He explained that many other taxing authorities (school board, county, hospital district, water management) appear on the same notice and drive much of the change residents see.

Commissioner Byron Jaffe asked how Weston compares to other Broward municipalities; staff said Weston has historically been the lowest millage rate in the county and expects to remain among the lowest after the budgeting process completes for other cities.

What commissioners said: Jaffe called this “the eighth year in a row with no change” to the city rate, while other commissioners urged clarity for residents about why a flat rate can nonetheless result in higher dollar payments when taxable values rise.

Next steps: adoption of the millage rate advances Weston’s FY2026 budget process; the commission continued the public hearing and discussion on the FY2026 budget and capital projects, including a separate agenda item on the proposed Vista Park recreation complex.