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BREVARD COUNTY, Fla — Florida voters will decide six constitutional amendments in the November election. In Brevard County, voters also decide changes and referendums at the county and municipal levels.

We break them down below.

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Amendment to Brevard County Charter, Article 2, Salary

MOOD LANGUAGE:

Effective January 1, 2025, Article 2, Section 2.6 of the Brevard County Charter is amended to set the salary of the Brevard County Board of County Commissioners solely at 90 percent of the salary set forth in Chapter 145 of the Florida Statutes for County, which state law provides as amended, provides a uniform compensation method for county commissioners with similar duties throughout the state?

Breakdown:

In Florida, county commissioner compensation is based on a uniform method based on the county’s population. This is not required for counties with a home rule charter such as Brevard County. According to Brevard County charter, the Board of County Commissioners can set its own salaries in any even-numbered year.

According to District Attorney Morris Richardson, “Salary increases for commissioners are limited to the average percentage increase in county employees’ salaries or the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index from the previous year, whichever is less.”

Morris told News 6 the Board of County Commissioners voted to put this change on the ballot on September 13, 2022. If adopted, the change will take effect on January 1, 2025. None of the commissioners who voted for the proposal will be on the board when it takes effect.

The current salary for Brevard County Commissioners is $60,272.98. If the change is approved, the salary would increase to $102,509.10.

Conclusion:

Here’s what a “yes” vote means: Salary for Brevard County Commissioners would be set at 90% of the amount set by Florida law. Then the Board of County Commissioners would not be required to vote on its own salaries every two years.

Here’s what a “no” vote means: Brevard County commissioners would have to vote on their own salaries every two years.

Brevard County Resolution 2024-068: Ad Valorem Economic Development Tax Exemptions for New Businesses and Expansions of Existing Businesses

MOOD LANGUAGE:

Should the Board of County Commissioners of Brevard County, Florida continue to have the authority, pursuant to S. 3, Article VII of the State Constitution, to grant property tax exemptions for new businesses and expansions of existing businesses that are expected to create new full-time jobs in the county?

Breakdown:

This tax exemption program provides partial tax relief to certain new and expanding businesses to incentivize job growth. Companies eligible for the exemption must meet certain criteria regarding job creation, wages and capital investment. The exemption can last up to 10 years. The program has been in effect since 2005.

Conclusion:

Here’s what a “yes” vote means: The Board of County Commissioners can grant property tax exemptions to new businesses and other businesses looking to expand.

Here’s what a “no” vote means: The Board of County Commissioners cannot grant property tax exemptions to new businesses or other businesses looking to expand.

Brevard County Resolution 2024-069: Referendum to decide whether certain unpaved roads should be paved through the levy on non-value-based special assessments

MOOD LANGUAGE:

Shall authorize the Board of County Commissioners of Brevard County, Florida, to impose a non-ad valorem special tax on the paving of certain county-maintained dirt roads within Canaveral Groves in an estimated annual tax amount of $1,500 per parcel over one period of twenty (20) years? From 2025, should such a tax only be levied on properties that are adjacent to the road construction project or otherwise derive a special benefit from it?

Breakdown:

Should Brevard County commissioners tax property owners to pave dirt roads in Canaveral Groves? This special tax would only apply to people who live near the roads being improved.

News 6 emailed Commissioner Rita Pritchett to see how much this would cost homeowners. We have not received a response yet.

This measure will only appear on the ballot for certain voters in District 102 who live in the area where the tax would be levied on the public improvement projects.

Property owners who would be impacted are located in the orange “District 102.2” section of the map below.

The Brevard County Supervisor of Elections also has a tool on their website where you can enter your address to verify your precinct.

Conclusion:

A YES vote means that you, as a voter in District 102.2, approve of a paving tax assessment.

A NO vote means that you, as a voter in District 102.2, approve of a paving tax assessment.