Mayor Daniella Levine Cava of Miami-Dade County is expected to present a budget proposal for 2026 but faces a significant revenue shortfall of nearly $400 million. This financial strain is attributed to increased expenses and changes in government structure, including three departments becoming independent agencies. The administration has indicated no plans to raise taxes but has not disclosed solutions for the budget gap. Concerns of potential layoffs linger as the county navigates these financial challenges before the budget release in July.
"We have some very difficult decisions to make... If we don't pivot, and we go straight into the storm, it could be devastating."
"...added expenses tied to a change in the Florida Constitution spinning off three county departments into independent agencies..."
"Levine Cava, who will unveil the 2026 budget in July, will not propose an increase in tax rates to fix the budget gap."
"The administration still has ample time to rework the current numbers and bring down the projected deficit."
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