PORT ST. LUCIE — On Wednesday, Jan. 14, the City of Port St. Lucie and St. Lucie County held a joint working session from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Saints, bringing together senior leadership from both governments. Attendees included the city manager and county administrator, the mayor, council members, county commissioners, city and county attorneys, and various department heads.
The meeting focused on shared planning priorities and operational coordination, with state-level discussions about restructuring or eliminating property taxes providing a backdrop of uncertainty.
While the outcome of legislative proposals and potential ballot measures remains unclear, local governments continue evaluating how revenue changes could affect service delivery, infrastructure planning, and long-term financial stability…