Council Preview: No more Public Works?
M-P Monique Boulet’s administration continues to restructure, including a proposed elimination of the Public Works in favor of more specialized departments.https://thecurrentla.com/2025/council-preview-no-more-public-works/
Election Guide: Why am I seeing these millages again?
Lafayette residents head back to the polls for the third time in 2025. Early voting begins Saturday and runs through Nov. 8 for the Nov. 15 election.https://thecurrentla.com/2025/election-guide-why-am-i-seeing-these-millages-again/
The Vermilion River’s banks are eroding — residents say more cops could help
Residents blame boat wakes for contributing to erosion, and are pushing for a no-wake zone and increased patrol officers along parts of the Vermilion River.
Tax plan would put Key Biscayne safety at risk, manager says :
Importantly, neither Rasco nor any other council member linked the millage rate reduction to any specific spending cuts. Instead, they passed that buck to Williamsonson, asking the administration to come up with program cuts.
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https://kbindependent.org/2023/09/19/tax-plan-would-put-key-biscayne-safety-at-risk-manager-says/
Revised Key Biscayne budget takes smaller tax bite, but still up 9.9% :
The budget spells out $21 million in capital spending over 31 different projects, with about half devoted to storm water and resiliency initiatives.
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St. Agnes field, other projects in jeopardy after Council tax rate vote :
The rate adopted Tuesday means the Village's maximum tax increase would be 12.9%, except for Homesteaded properties, whose owners would only see a 6.3% increase
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Tax vote Tuesday. Some tips on how the game is played. :
Last year, 444 homeowners out of 7,200 parcels had assessment reductions of $1 million or more.
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https://kbindependent.org/2023/07/17/tax-vote-tuesday-some-tips-on-how-the-game-is-played/
KB property values soar - should they fund new projects? :
Will the increased revenue mean more items will stay on the wish list?
Mayor Joe Rasco said Saturday he’s doubtful.
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