{"id":350123,"date":"2026-07-23T17:42:30","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T17:42:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/350123\/"},"modified":"2026-07-23T17:42:30","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T17:42:30","slug":"cape-coral-to-host-town-hall-discussing-proposed-1-5-billion-2027-budget-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/350123\/","title":{"rendered":"Cape Coral to host town hall discussing proposed $1.5 billion 2027 budget"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cape Coral to host town hall discussing proposed $1.5 billion 2027 budget<\/p>\n

Cape Coral officials will discuss a proposed $1.5 billion budget during a Fiscal Year 2027 budget town hall meeting.<\/p>\n

\"Jackie<\/a>CAPE CORAL, Fla. \u2014<\/p>\n

Cape Coral city leaders will discuss a proposed $1.5 billion budget and a potential $37 million shortfall during a Fiscal Year 2027 budget town hall meeting tonight.<\/p>\n

The city is working to prepare for a possible revenue drop if Florida voters approve a property tax amendment that would expand homestead exemptions. Officials say this could leave Cape Coral $37 million short, and they have already been exploring ways to address the gap. <\/p>\n

Options being considered include increasing the public service tax, adding fees at city parks and recreation centers, expanding the public service tax to charter schools, and continuing a hiring freeze for some positions while protecting public safety services. <\/p>\n

City staff will also explain which projects are included in next year\u2019s budget and take questions from residents. The budget will go through several more public workshops before final approval. <\/p>\n

Thursday’s meeting gives you the opportunity to share thoughts on how city funds should be spent.<\/p>\n

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