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Port St. Lucie Council votes Monday on $971.6M budget, lower tax rate

The Port St. Lucie City Council is scheduled to take a final vote Monday on a $971.6 million budget for fiscal year 2026-27 and a reduced property tax rate of 4.8750 mills, down from 4.9750. The final budget hearing is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. at Port St. Lucie City Hall, immediately following the 5 p.m. Community Redevelopment Agency meeting. Council members are expected to t...

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