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2 issues in taxes budget with high priority

HighTaxes Budget

Providence Creek Academy bond refinancing

The county is considering issuing up to $5 million in economic development revenue bonds so Providence Creek Academy Charter School can refinance debt from its 2008 construction bonds. The bonds are a limited county obligation paid back by the school, not taxpayers. A public hearing is set for May 26.

1 mentionLast discussed May 12, 2026

HighTaxes Budget

FY27 Employee/Retiree Health Insurance Plan

The county renewed its health plan for employees and retirees for fiscal year 2027, dipping into about $200,000 of stabilization reserves to help keep costs down.

1 mentionLast discussed Apr 28, 2026