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Balancing the Future: Fort Lauderdale’s Budget in a Changing Tax Landscape

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Balancing the Future: Fort Lauderdale’s Budget in a Changing Tax Landscape

You’re invited to an extraordinary Fort Lauderdale Forum program – “Balancing the Future: Fort Lauderdale’s Budget in a Changing Tax Landscape”
Join us as top leaders discuss how Fort Lauderdale is at a financial turning point with shifts in the budget, ad valorem tax rate unchanged for nearly 20 years, rising costs, and the potential ripple effects of 2026 property tax reform—you’ll want to be in the room for this conversation! What does the future hold for City of Fort Lauderdale?
* Rickelle Williams, City Manager of Fort Lauderdale
* Marty Kiar, Broward County Property Appraiser
* Bill Brown, Chair of the Budget Advisory Council
Join us for an insightful panel discussion on the city’s budget process and the pressures shaping fiscal decision-making.
With the ad valorem tax rate unchanged for nearly 20 years, rising costs, and the potential ripple effects of 2026 property tax reform, what does the future hold for City of Fort Lauderdale?
The conversation will examine the long-standing stability of the city’s ad valorem tax rate—unchanged for nearly two decades—against the backdrop of rising costs, service demands, and infrastructure needs. Panelists will also unpack the potential impacts of 2026 Florida legislative actions on property tax reform, and what those changes could mean for residents, businesses, and future revenues.
With projections pointing toward a possible budget shortfall as early as 2028, this forum offers a timely and candid look at the difficult choices ahead, the trade-offs involved in maintaining a balanced budget, and the strategies being considered to sustain Fort Lauderdale’s growth and quality of life.
Fort Lauderdale Forum Program
Moderator: Mayor Jack Seiler
Program Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026
Time: 7:30 – 9 AM
Location: Fort Lauderdale Forum, at Broward College/FAU Building, 111 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL

May 12, 2026 General Meeting Agenda

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CFLCA GM Agenda 05122026

SPEAKERS and GUESTS May 12th
· Ben Rogers – Assistant City Manager, City of Fort Lauderdale
· Colette Satchel – Director, Capital Projects, City of Fort Lauderdale
Council Business –April 14th Meeting
1. Charter Review Board (CRB) / City Commission Recommendations – TBD
2. Update on City Hall – Ben Rogers
3. Update of Parks Bonds Project – Colette Satchel
4. Public Art Ordinance Update – Troy Liggett
5. Update on the CFLCA Social at NSU Art Museum of Fort Lauderdale, May 31st – Marilyn Mammano/Michael Albetta
6. Approval of Meeting Minutes
7. Membership Update
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
FOR THE GOOD OF THE COMMUNITY

Eat & Shop Local

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Small businesses are the heartbeat of the City of Fort Lauderdale. They represent the grit, creativity, and diversity that define Fort Lauderdale. This year, the Economic Development Division is elevating the movement by making the Eat & Shop Local campaign the cornerstone of our National Small Business Week celebration.

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