As the Jacksonville City Council prepares for budget hearings that begin Aug. 7, at least six Council members say they’ll support a reduction in the property tax rate.
Council President Kevin Carrico, Vice President Nick Howland and members Raul Arias, Rory Diamond, Terrance Freeman and Ron Salem have announced they would look to trim the rate, formally called the millage rate, from its current level of 11.3169 mills.
Mayor Donna Deegan proposed a $2 billion 2025-26 budget operating budget that would keep the millage rate flat for the upcoming budget year, which takes effect in October. She opposes a cut, and some Council members are urging their colleagues to be cautious in reducing the rate.