Deegan’s $2B Budget Prioritizes Safety and Infrastructure | Jacksonville News

Mayor Donna Deegan’s $2.026 billion budget keeps property taxes flat while dramatically boosting public safety spending—police and fire alone soak up over half the budget—and pushes hard for an affordable housing trust fund to build homes and aid first-time buyers. Though road and bridge repairs take a $100 million hit, resurfacing, septic tank upgrades, and sidewalk fixes get new funding. With a Republican-majority City Council looming and a potential property tax cut referendum on the horizon, Deegan’s rallying cry is long-term savings: neglecting infrastructure now costs more later. She’s also locking in $220 million for stadium renovations, plus funds for the science museum, downtown plazas, libraries, and telehealth for the uninsured. Town halls are coming to build support before Finance Committee scrutiny—and expect heated debates over what’s truly essential. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/37b5fe6185f9ff15