Council opens public hearing on proposed FY2026'27 tax rate; members say "no new revenue" and note about $5,000 drop

The mayor opened a public hearing on the city of Jamaica Beach's proposed tax rate for fiscal year 2026'27 and solicited council discussion. Council members debated the numeric presentation of the rate in the transcript (several inconsistent readings), and the mayor stated, "It's 0.16." A council member described the change as "definitely no new revenue," adding the city's tax receipts have fallen by roughly $5,000 for the year.

Council members clarified the procedural difference between accepting a proposed rate and formally adopting it. A council member noted the body had previously accepted the proposed rate and that a separate adoption vote was required; the transcript does not include a recorded adoption vote in the provided segments.