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Orange County Board of County Commissioners to Hold Special Meeting | March 2, 2026
Board to discuss Local Government Infrastructure Surtax
Orange County, FL – The Orange County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) will hold a special
meeting on Monday, March 2, 2026, to hear a presentation from the Trust for Public Land (TPL) on feasibility research and public opinion surveys related to a potential Local Government Infrastructure Surtax.
Following the January 13, 2026, BCC discussion, Mayor Jerry L. Demings requested TPL conduct research to gauge community priorities and public sentiment on potential uses of surtax funding.
If pursued, the Local Government Infrastructure Surtax could support investments in:
· Land acquisition for environmentally sensitive lands
· Parks, trails, and outdoor recreation
· Stormwater / water quality improvements
· Land acquisition for affordable housing
· Facilities
· Transportation infrastructure
TPL will present its findings and recommendations. County staff will also outline potential project categories and summarize County and Municipal needs for BCC consideration.
The Commissioner’s feedback will guide next steps, including whether to place the surtax on the November 2026 General Election ballot.
WHEN:
Monday, March 2, 2026
1:00 p.m.
WHERE:
Orange County Administration Center
Board of County Commissioners Chambers
201 S. Rosalind Ave., Orlando, FL 32801
WHO:
Mayor Jerry L. Demings
Board of County Commissioners
Trust for Public Land representatives
County staff
About Orange County Government: Orange County Government strives to serve its residents and guests with integrity, honesty, fairness and professionalism. Located in Central Florida, Orange County includes 13 municipalities and is home to world-famous theme parks, one of the nation’s largest convention centers and a thriving life science research park. Seven elected members make up the Board of County Commissioners, including the Mayor, who is elected countywide. For more information, please visit www.OCFL.net or go to Orange County Government’s social media channels.