Santa Rosa County Budget 2027 Deep Dive | Mobile News

Santa Rosa County’s 2027 budget proposal hits $256 million — a nearly $9 million drop from last year, largely due to the expiring half-cent sales tax unless voters reinstate it in November. With statewide property tax relief on the horizon thanks to Amendment 3, the county aims to keep services strong while trimming costs — fewer employees, less spending per resident. Public safety still dominates at 42% of the budget, followed by general government (19%), physical environment (12%), and transportation (10%). Two public hearings are scheduled, with the final vote on budget and millage rate set for Sept. 22 at 5:30 PM. Attend in person or stream live — agendas, documents, and recordings will be available online. Your voice matters. 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/9b4addd18adae31e