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- EP 114 News Updates
- Legislative FY 2025-26 budget negotiations reaching agreement….final vote planned for June 16…may June 18
- Charter Review Commission applications available now on Volusia.org …County Council to appoint members on July 22
- Daytona Beach City Commission approves delay in Army Corps of Engineers flood risk management study and $1.2 million required to complete it.
- County Council voted unanimously to approved the extension of the Holly Hill CRA from current sunset date of Dec 31, 2026 to Dec 31, 2036
- US Senate considering ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ HR 1 to extend 2017 tax cuts, eliminate taxes on tips, cut Medicaid, clean energy funding, boosts defense and immigration enforcement spending…Sen Rick Scott leaning NO….Sen Ashley Moody is a YES
- Congressional Budget Office says Trump’s tariffs will reduce total federal deficits by $2.8 trillion over the next 10 years
- Gov DeSantis recommended his deputy chief of staff Anastasios Kamoutsas to be next Education Commissioner (Manny Diaz to be interim for Unv of West Fla) Bd of Education ratifies him…..
- Volusia County Sheriff's Office is hiring for IT and finance positions….
- Reminder - Real Estate Values Forum - June 10, 8:30 AM DBIA
20 min - EP 113 Dr. Carmen Balgobin
- Legislative FY 2025-26 budget negotiations delayed until June 2
- Charter Review Commission applications available now on Volusia.org …County Council to appoint members on July 22
- County Council approves 5 new projects to reduce flooding and improve storm water infrastructure in several communities
- Volusia League of Cities Annual Service Award Banquet
- County’s Permit/Code Concierge Service helped 334 businesses
- with their permit projects
- Fla was host to 143 million visitors in 2024, a new all-time annual record ….. a 1.7% increase over 2023
- Volusia’s Community Assistance Division survey seeks input to identify/prioritize needs in affordable housing, homeless prevention, neighborhood improvements, economic development opportunities for low-and moderate-income residents
- US House votes 215-214 to advance HR 1 to extend 2017 tax cuts, eliminate taxes on tips, cut Medicaid, clean energy funding, boosts defense and immigration enforcement
- spending…bill moves to Senate
- US Senate passes SB 129 No Tax on Tips Act…creates federal income tax deduction for cash tips for servers, bartenders, barbers/beauticians, delivery drivers, etc
- Annual Volusia County Chamber Alliance MEGA MIXER
- Thursday, June 5, 4 – 7 pm at ERAU
- Reminder - Real Estate Values Forum - June 10, 8:30 AM DBIA
38 min - 32 min
- 26 min
- EP 110 County Councilman Danny Robins
- Legislature adjourns (temporarily)…House & Senate leaders at impasse on FY 2025-26 Budget…to reconvene May 12
- 254 bills approved by House/Senate..sent to Governor
- County Council agrees to voluntary low-impact development and amends zoning standards for affordable housing
- County Council agree to 15 members for Charter Review Commission…adopt application…it’s now available volusia.org
- Meeting dates to add to your calendar
- May 8 - Law Enforcement Appreciation
May 12 - Volusia Elected Officials
May 16 - Volusia Economic Report Q1 Breakfast
May 17 - Armed Forces Celebration Day - DB Shores
- US Economy slowing down amid uncertainty over tariffs
- US Federal Reserve Bd keeps rates at 4.25 - 4.5%
- Congress dealing with MAJOR budget bill (tax cuts, spending cuts, shift in funding) with Memorial Day deadline…..
33 min - EP 109 DB CVB Exec Lori Campbell Baker
- Legislature…House & Senate budget leaders at impasse on FY 2025-26 Budget
- Fla House tax package includes property tax relief using bed tax dollars…..still being negotiated with Senate
- DB City Commission approves linkage fees for affordable housing
- DB City Commission hears report regarding impact fees…agrees to discuss at a later meeting
- Volusia's sea turtle nesting season starts Thursday, May 1 and runs to October 31
- May 6….County Council to discuss County Charter Review Commission…adopt application
- Charlene and Kurt Greer host a fabulous 2025 Jeep Beach Week
- Deltona Commission working on a zoning overlay to preserve natural areas in City’s southeast area
33 min - EP 108 John Nicholson
- DB City Commission approves linkage fees for affordable housing
- DB City Commission hears report regarding impact fees…agrees to discuss at a later meeting
- DeBary is updating their Comp Plan which will outline growth, development, land use policies for next 20 years
- School Bd takes up an amendment to its contract with Daytona Beach PD for SROs
- NSB City Commission discussing updates to their 1,600-acre Deering Park planned unit development (PUD)
- 2025 Session enters its final phase, House/Senate leaders negotiate competing tax plans, and bills regarding education, environment, health care…..
- US Treasury market’s $28.6 trillion of outstanding securities, is often called the lifeblood of the global financial system
- Fla House tax package includes property tax relief using bed tax dollars…..still being negotiated with Senate
31 min - EP 107 Jami Gallegos
- DB City Commission to take up linkage fees for affordable housing
- City of Daytona Beach seeking Advisory Bd members
- County Council takes up an ordinance creating flexible, voluntary process to implement Low Impact Development and Green Stormwater Infrastructure with incentives
- Volusia School District is addressing a projected $25 million budget shortfall for the upcoming school year..
- County Chair Jeff Brower gives update on SunRail
- City of NSB has named Chris Kirk as their Police Chief
- JeepBeach Week - April 18 to 27 is a celebration for Jeep enthusiasts
- Grand Opening of Veterans Memorial Bridge April 25, 9 AM 125 E Orange Ave Court House Parking Lot…..
- Florida House/Senate are negotiating their budget proposals for FY 2025-2026
- US House approves a FY 2025-26 budget framework by a 216-214 vote to advance Trump's legislative agenda (Reps Cory Mills, Randy Fine voted YES)
- US budget deficit was $1.3 trillion spanning from October 2024 to March 2025
37 min - EP 106 Ormond Beach Mayor Jason Leslie
- Randy Fine Wins Special Election for Congressional District 6 and Jimmy Patronis wins Congressional District 1..
- House, Senate budget committees float their spending plans for Fiscal Year 2025-26…
- County Council addresses stormwater management strategies…Orange City, Ormond Beach, S Daytona addressing it also
- NSB using technology in regard to their parking situtation
- County Charter Review to be selected in May or June (but soon)
- DB CVB is working to retain Collegiate Cheer/ Dance Championship at Ocean Center and Bandshell
- Volusia Forever Committee meets Friday, April 4, 9 AM at County Admin Bldg Deland
- Fla’s Revenue Estimating Conference updates revenue projections by about $1.3 billion for FY 2025-26
- Fla House, Senate budget committees release their DRAFT spending plans for FY 2025-26…
- Fla’s labor force hits 11.3 million in January…. unemployment rate hits 3.2% in February
- US national debt is projected to exceed 106% of GDP by 2027…
37 min - EP 105 Sheriff Mike Chitwood
- Former Congressional District 6 Director Ernie Audino to come on board with CEO Alliance President Kent Sharples
- DB City Commission moves forward on improvements to Jackie Robinson Ballpark and expansion to City Hall
- April 1 - County Council to address 6 Stormwater Management/Flood Control strategies (from Jan 14 Special mtg)
- April 1 Special Election for Congressional Dist 6 (early voting runs
- to Saturday 5 PM...Volusia Elections office, Ormond & DB libraries)
- Volusia Schools’ Half-Cent Sales Tax Oversight Committee meet Thursday, March 27, 4 PM 3750 Olsen Dr DB
- NSB City Council addresses traffic impact fees
- County Coastal Dept still seeking public input on long-range beach resiliency plans
- Elected Officials’ Roundtable Flooding & Stormwater Subcommittee meets Friday, March 28
39 min
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Volusia Matters by Jim Cameron