Community survey shows rising frustration as commissioners confront aging systems, staffing gaps, and rising costs.
Tag: budget
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
Lakeland Adds $600K for Fuel as Diesel Costs Soar
A 54% increase in diesel prices has nearly exhausted the city’s original fuel budget.
Posted inPolitics
DeSantis Signs Budget, But Nixes Several Polk County Projects
The second time was the charm for many projects vetoed last year. Florida Poly will get $5.7 million for a student achievement center.
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
Lakeland Commission Passes $746.9 Million Budget
Vote was 6-1 with Commissioner Bill Read dissenting because funds were not yet allocated for construction of a fire station in north Lakeland.
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
City Property Tax Rate to Remain Fixed, Raises Are Recommended For All Employees
A salary study shows City of Lakeland employees are underpaid. The budget also prioritizes road maintenance and affordable housing.
Posted inEducation
School Board Gets Tutored on $2.3 Billion Budget
Polk’s school district is 24th largest in U.S. but ranks 995th our of 13,588 districts in funding