Episode 3: Budgets and pie

Welcome to this week's edition of The Beach Buzz with your host, Georgette Dumont. This episode delves into the upcoming fiscal year's budget for Jacksonville Beach, shedding light on how your property taxes are allocated and why your input is crucial before the final vote in September.

Using the metaphor of pie, Georgette breaks down the distribution of tax dollars, explaining how 43% goes to Jacksonville, 35% to the Duval County School Board, and 21% to Jacksonville Beach. Learn how the general fund, which covers essential services like police, fire, parks, and public works, is managed and supplemented by additional revenue sources.

Georgette also shares personal anecdotes about her love for apple pie, drawing a parallel between the familiar comfort of pie and the importance of understanding the city's budget. Tune in to gain a clearer picture of how Jacksonville Beach plans to maintain its vibrant coastal community without raising the millage rate.

Next week's episode will provide updates on the Penman Road workshop and other road projects in Jacksonville Beach. Stay informed and continue to embrace the beach life!

Budget information: https://www.jacksonvillebeach.org/366/Financial-Information-Annual-Budget