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Clay County's Board has officially approved the FY2026–27 budget, but rising taxes and a controversial stormwater fee have residents concerned about their financial future.

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Clay County adopts final millage rate; board OKs FY2026–27 budget after public debate
The Clay County Commission unanimously adopted final millage rates and the FY2026–27 budget at its Sept. 22 meeting, approving an aggregate operating millage of 8.5931 mills and passing the budget by roll call after public comments about stormwater fees and tax impacts.
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September 28, 2026 at 1:10 AM
Clay County's budget simulation reveals shocking potential cuts to essential services if proposed state legislation passes—are you prepared for the impact?

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Clay County staff use budget simulation to show how proposed state bills could cut local services
County staff demonstrated a budget simulation showing how proposed Florida legislation — including HB 203 — could reduce ad valorem revenue and force trade-offs across personnel, reserves and local services. Commissioners asked for early guidance and voter education materials.
citizenportal.ai
February 8, 2026 at 1:03 AM
Clay County commissioners have decided to keep the millage rate flat for the upcoming budget, paving the way for important public hearings this September.

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Commission keeps millage flat and sets September public budget hearings
After staff presented three millage scenarios, the board voted to retain the current maximum millage (staff recommendation) and scheduled the first and second public hearings for the tentative FY 2026‑27 budget in September.
citizenportal.ai
August 2, 2026 at 6:09 AM
Clay County's budget reveals a staggering $779 million total, with a significant focus on public safety and a 11% rise in property tax revenue—discover how these funds are being allocated!

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Clay County budget brief: $779 million total; general fund about $89 million, reserves meet GFOA guidance
Assistant County Manager Troy Nagel told the Charter Review Commission the countys total budget is about $779 million with roughly $594 million in operating expenses after excluding reserves; ad valorem property taxes make up roughly 40% of revenue and public safety accounts for a large share of spending.
citizenportal.ai
October 21, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Clay County faces a tough budget proposal that could slash $5 million from the sheriff's office, raising concerns about public safety and essential services.

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Clay County budget proposal includes $5M cut to sheriff's office operations
County officials propose reducing the sheriff's budget by $5 million and reserves by $2 million.
citizenportal.ai
June 19, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Clay County has just approved a $183 million budget for 2026, focusing on safety, economic growth, and vital infrastructure improvements!

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Clay County adopts 2026 operating budget, approves prosecutor budget after recusal
The commission adopted the county's 2026 operating budget (Ordinance 1A) and separately approved the prosecutor's budget (Ordinance 1B) after a recusal; the proposed budget totals $183,249,505 and includes COLA, new deputy positions, capital projects and ARPA deadlines.
citizenportal.ai
January 14, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Clay County's budget update reveals a stunning $2.59 million fund balance increase and serious spending pressures as they gear up for the 2027 budget cycle.

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Budget update flags fund-balance gains, one-time items and spending pressures as board readies 2027 timeline
County finance staff told commissioners the general fund rose to about $20.0 million at year-end — a $2.59 million increase driven partly by a $1.28 million market-value adjustment — and the board agreed to use $1.5 million toward the 2026 budget while approving a preliminary 2027 timeline.
citizenportal.ai
May 16, 2026 at 4:12 AM
The Clay County Commission just approved a provisional budget, but key financial decisions are still up in the air—what changes lie ahead?

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Council Approves Provisional Budget Amid Updates on Fund Transfers
Council unanimously approves provisional budget with discussions on fund transfers.
citizenportal.ai
July 30, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Clay County is facing a budget dilemma as officials weigh a $600,000 courtroom renovation against a $410,000 shortfall in their financial strategy.

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Budget Committee Reviews $1.3M Renovation Plans and Staffing Requests
Budget committee discusses $1.3M courtroom renovation and staffing needs amid financial constraints.
citizenportal.ai
July 16, 2025 at 1:00 PM