The City of Port St. Lucie is introducing Community Conversations, a series of free, public informational sessions focused on several key issues impacting our community. This includes three major initiatives that Port St. Lucie voters will see on the November 3 ballot.
Each session will cover the following topics:
- The City’s proposed budget: Which is scheduled to be adopted by the end of September.
- Amendment 3 initiative: If approved by 60% of Florida voters, this amendment would increase homestead property tax exemptions for non-school taxes.
- Half-Cent Sales Tax Renewal: A referendum to maintain this tax in St. Lucie County, which would continue providing essential funding for critical infrastructure projects. The current tax was approved by voters in 2018 and is set to expire in 2028.
- Garbage Collection Opinion Survey: A non-binding straw poll giving City of Port St. Lucie residents the opportunity to express whether they prefer increasing garbage collection from once a week to twice a week for an additional fee.
When and Where
The Community Conversations will take place on several Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., starting September 1 and running through the end of October. Meetings will be held at various locations throughout the city.
You can find the full list of locations, dates, and the link to RSVP by visiting: link.cityofpsl.com/communityconversations
The Community Conversations series is designed to provide information transparently and create an open forum. It’s the perfect opportunity for residents to ask questions, learn about upcoming decisions, and share their opinions on issues that directly affect local services, our quality of life, and the city’s future planning.
