City Council members debate proposed millage rate cut and its impact on road maintenance

As Jacksonville city council members approach a vote on the final budget and a proposed millage rate cut, a debate unfolded over the potential impact on road maintenance funding. Councilman Jimmy Peluso raised concerns about how the cut could affect the city’s ability to maintain and resurface local roads. At a meeting inside City Hall on Wednesday afternoon, Peluso voiced his opposition to the proposed 1/8th of a mil reduction in the millage rate. Peluso argued that it could lead to a significant shortfall in funding for road maintenance projects.