Ben Sorensen

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Fort Lauderdale City Commission · City Commission Joint Workshop with BAB and Conference Meeting on 2026-06-16 1:00 PM - Jun 16, 2026 · 16 Jun 2026 meeting

So I would not be in favor of it for that reason.

Thank you.

Go ahead, Commissioner.

So what I would like to see is an attempt for us to reduce our millage rate

Even if it's just a nominal amount, again, to show the taxpayers that we understand the economic stress that they're under.

Again, this was done by the county last year.

It should have been done by the city, I believe.

We didn't do it.

I think we missed an opportunity to show that we recognize the stress that our residents are under.

I would like to see us do that.

I think we can debate what that number ought to be.

AND WHAT THE IMPACT OF THAT MIGHT BE.

AGAIN, I'VE ALWAYS SAID I THINK THERE'S ROOMS FOR REDUCTIONS IN OUR CITY BUDGET, AND I STILL BELIEVE THAT'S THE CASE.

I'D BE HAPPY TO GO THROUGH THE BUDGET LINE BY LINE.

I'VE DONE IT FOR THE BETTER PART OF 20 YEARS AND POINT OUT WHERE I THINK THOSE REDUCTIONS SHOULD BE, BUT I REALLY THINK THAT'S THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CITY MANAGER, NOT THE CITY COMMISSION TO MICROMANAGE THE BUDGET.

I CERTAINLY DON'T WANT TO DO IT FROM THE DAIS.

Commissioner Herbst, when you think about possible millage decreases, what number, percentage, what comes to mind for you?

I think we can get away with at least a .1 decrease in the millage.

Again, I'm not looking to slash and burn, but I think we can make a step in the right direction that, again, shows the taxpayers that we take the financial distress that they're experiencing seriously.

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